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The Dice Man

Book • 1971
In 'The Dice Man', psychiatrist Luke Rhinehart, feeling trapped in his mundane life, begins making decisions based on the roll of a die.

This radical approach leads to a series of unexpected and often shocking events, challenging societal norms and exploring themes of freedom, morality, and the nature of existence.

As Rhinehart's philosophy gains followers, it evolves into a cult-like movement, questioning the limits of personal responsibility and the allure of living by chance.

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Mentioned by Kieran Harris as a book that explores making life decisions based on dice rolls.
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Jeremy King
to explain how the book inspired him to make life choices by rolling dice and shaped his early decisions.
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Fin Taylor
as a satirical novel about a psychologist living by random chance.
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Mentioned by Kieran Harris as a book about a psychiatrist making life decisions based on dice rolls.
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James O'Brien
as an influence on Jeremy King's youthful decision to choose hospitality over Cambridge.
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