We Learn Nothing

Essays

Tim Kreider

Recommended By

Book Synopsis

"We Learn Nothing" by Tim Kreider is a collection of essays that explore the complexities of human relationships, existential dilemmas, and the search for meaning in a chaotic world.

In this thought-provoking and heartfelt book, Kreider delves into the depths of his own experiences, offering poignant and often humorous insights into the human condition. He examines the ways in which love, loss, and loneliness shape our lives, leaving us both wounded and transformed.

Through his candid and incisive observations, Kreider invites readers to confront uncomfortable truths about themselves and the world around them. From the strange allure of internet dating to the exhilaration of skydiving, each essay presents a unique lens through which Kreider examines the quirks and contradictions of modern life.

With wit and vulnerability, Kreider captures the moments of quiet reflection and the unexpected twists and turns that make up our existence. He challenges conventional wisdom and societal norms, urging readers to question their own beliefs and seek authentic connections in a world obsessed with superficiality.

"We Learn Nothing" is a book that speaks to the fundamental human desire to understand ourselves and find purpose in an often absurd and unpredictable world. Through his compelling storytelling and sharp observations, Kreider reminds us that it is in our moments of vulnerability and self-reflection that we can truly learn and grow.

Explore More Books

See All
Little Brother
Dream Yoga
The Language Instinct
Breath
The Confessions
Maybe You Should Talk To Someone
Hatching Twitter
The German Generals Talk
Catch-22
Your Symphony of Selves
Quality of Earnings
Stuff and Nonsense
The Fish That Ate The Whale
Paradigms
Very Good, Jeeves
Going Infinite
Self Reliance
Race Against The Machine
Acts of Love
Mountains Beyond Mountains
Born to Run
Without Their Permission
Childhood and Society
Empire of the Summer Moon
Jesse Livermore - Boy Plunger
The Big Ship and Little Digger
Writing Down The Bones
Discourses on Livy
Biography of the Dollar
What You Do Is Who You Are
Irresistible
The Experience Machine
99% True
The New New Thing
The Butterfly Defect
In Search of Lost Time
The Greatness Mindset
V for Vendetta
An Unquiet Mind
Mr. Penumbra's 24-Hour Bookstore
Goethe’s Poems and Aphorisms
The Gray Lady Winked
Winning
An American Marriage
Zen Mind, Beginners Mind
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier and Clay
Essays and Lectures
The Myth of the Rational Voter
The Master Algorithm
The Cultural Cold War
Super Maker
Start With Why
Trick Mirror
The Marked Children
Becoming Steve Jobs
DeMark Indicators
A Walk in the Woods
Dark Towers
Bravey
Slaughterhouse-Five
The Mind Doesn't Work That Way
The Man Who Knew Infinity
The Journey of Crazy Horse
On Intelligence
An Everyone Culture
When I Say No, I Feel Guilty
The Terminal List
Three Scientists and Their Gods
Eat a Peach
The Intelligent Investor
Dealers of Lightning
Food of the Gods
Monsoon
The Wright Brothers
The Discovery of France
Meditation Station
The Harmless People
Dear Chairman: Boardroom Battles and the Rise of Shareholder Activism
Mastering The Market Cycle
Welcome to Your Brain
The Subtle Knife
Conspiracy of Fools
Poor Economics
Hidden Repression
Rework
Black Flags
A Brief History of Time
Teddy and Booker T.
The Infinite Game
When
Physics from Finance
Elon Musk
Olives
Sex, Drugs, and Rock 'n' Roll
Political Tribes
Turn the Ship Around!
Fiasco
The Coaching Habit
Taxes Have Consequences
The Blank Slate