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Oct 2023
1h 9m

181: On Quality by Robert Pirsig

Mike Schmitz and Cory Hixson
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After disliking Zen & The Art of Motorcycle Maintenance, Mike decides to give a Robert Pirsig book another go. Join Mike and special guest David Sparks as they consider the metaphysics of quality.




Bookworm #180: Master of Change
Bookworm #89: Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance
On Quality by Robert Pirsig
Lila by Robert Pirsig
David’s Craftsmanship post
Focused #146: The Extended Mind, with Annie Murphy Paul
Bookworm #165: The Creative Act
Bookworm #157: The Laws of Creativity
Focused #163: The Laws of Creativity, with Joey Cofone
Bookworm #139: Personal Socrates
MacSparky



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