The Blank Slate

by Steven Pinker · first published 2002

Recommended by 2 people David Brooks, Mark Manson

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  1. David Brooks American journalist, commentator and editor

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    One of five picks in the 2009 Five Books interview “The best books on Neuroscience”.

    The best books on Neuroscience Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 8 Oct 2009 · checked 12 Nov 2026

  2. Mark Manson American author and blogger

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    On Mark Manson's own list "The 11 Best Books on Science".

    The 11 Best Books on Science Personal websitemarkmanson.net markmanson.net · undated · checked 13 Nov 2026

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