Shaped by
Our Readers

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Browse All

One of our biggest goals has always been putting the world's greatest texts in one place—free and accessible to everyone. We're excited to introduce a new 'Browse All' section where you can explore our entire library at a glance and sort by most popular to see what other readers are diving into.

Inspire Me

We're striving to make philosophical conversations as natural as possible—no barriers, just you and the world's greatest thinkers. We're excited to introduce three simple conversation starters with Virgil: 'Brief me' for context, 'Guide me' for practical application, and 'Surprise me' for unexpected insights. Because the problem isn't how to have great conversations—it's knowing where to start.

Community Reads

We've always believed great books spark even greater conversations when shared with others. We're excited to introduce 'Community Reads'—a weekly spotlight on what's resonating with readers right now. This week: Rousseau's The Social Contract, where questions about democracy and individual freedom feel more relevant than ever.What are you currently reading?

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Shaped by Our Readers

From the beginning, we've been guided by the belief that great ideas are constructed brick by brick, line by line, voice by voice.

The ancient Library of Alexandria was a living network of scholars, scribes, and seekers. And we believe the digital Alexandria should be no different.

That's why we've adopted "Shaped by Our Readers" as our design philosophy.

Every feature, every fix, and every refinement is a response to something you've told us — a comment, a request, a spark. Whether it's the desire for deeper reading tools, clearer navigation, or more personalized guidance, we're listening. And we're building with you.

So if something feels missing, unclear, or ripe for invention: tell us.

The next brick may be yours.

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Second Voice

Second Voice is a place for thoughtful inquiry at the intersection of AI, philosophy, design, and the future of learning. Follow along as we build Virgil, a "second voice," for the intellectually curious.

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