The Demon-Haunted World

Who recommended it

1. 

   Daniel Suarez Technothriller novelist

   Canon selection

   First title on Suarez's list for the Manual for Civilization.

   David Brin, Bruce Sterling & Daniel Suarez – Manual for Civilization Lists↗ Organization pagelongnow.org The Long Now Foundation · 29 Sep 2014 · checked 12 Nov 2026

2. 

   James Randi Canadian-American stage magician and skeptical movement adherent

   Explicit recommendation

   One of five picks in the 2011 Five Books interview “The best books on Being Sceptical”.

   The best books on Being Sceptical↗ Interviewfivebooks.com Five Books · 16 Sep 2011 · checked 12 Nov 2026

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