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Generate a Reading List Around a Single Big Idea
You want to go deep on one idea through reading, not a structured course, but you do not want a random pile of titles. This curates a list that builds in order: an accessible entry point, the rigorous text everyone cites, and the reads that take you further. A path through the idea rather than a stack on the floor.
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You want to go deep on {IDEA} through reading rather than taking a structured course. You want a curated list that builds knowledge progressively, not just a pile of recommendations.
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1. Suggest one foundational text: the clearest, most accessible entry point to this idea
2. Suggest one rigorous or primary text: the work that scholars and practitioners in this area most often cite
3. Suggest one contrarian or dissenting text: a work that challenges or complicates the mainstream view
4. Suggest one applied or practical text: a work that shows how this idea plays out in the real world
5. Add a suggested reading order with a one-sentence reason for starting where you do
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- Four recommended texts: title, author, and one-sentence description of why it earns its place
- Suggested order: numbered list with one sentence of reasoning
- Length: 200 to 280 words
- Tone: curated and direct
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