"How I Found Freedom in an Unfree World" by Harry Browne (1973) is a practical guide to achieving personal freedom despite social, political, and interpersonal constraints. The book's central premise is that most limitations on our freedom are self-imposed through what Browne calls "traps" - assumptions and beliefs that unnecessarily restrict our choices.
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"Atlas Shrugged" by Ayn Rand (1957) is a novel that combines romantic storytelling with philosophical ideas, set in a dystopian America where society is crumbling under increasing government control. The story follows railroad executive Dagny Taggart as she witnesses the mysterious disappearance of the world's most productive individuals amid economic decline.
George Orwell's "1984" remains one of the most influential books about political control and power. Its lasting impact comes from how accurately it describes methods of totalitarian control, particularly through manipulating information and language.
