What inspired Maria Popova to focus on the concept of 'figures' in this collection?
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Figuring

Figuring
نقاش القراء مفتوح الآن. يمكن لمؤلف موثّق الانضمام بعد المطالبة بهذا الملف.
What inspired Maria Popova to focus on the concept of 'figures' in this collection?
Did anyone else feel a deep connection to the way the essays explore the nature of identity?
How does Popova decide which figures or ideas to include in her essays?