Flatland

Abbott's classic, exuberant look at life in two dimensions and how hard it would be to understand a third deserves a wide audience; much wider than stereotypical maths or science nerds. Not only does it remind us that our direct perceptions are limited and limiting, it also acts as a severe critique and satire on Victorian society and hubris that we would do well to take note of even today. Finally, it ends on a bit of a downer note, telling us how visionaries are often treated as crazy. ( )

These are both fascinating stories. They present many of the societal limitations we create because of our lack of perspective and understanding using simple geometry.

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Flatland/Sphereland (Everyday Handbook) by Edwin A. Abbott (1994)