| Image | Voter | Winner | Loser | Reason |
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 | John von Neumann | The Hobbit | The Great Gatsby | As a mathematician fascinated by imaginative worlds and adventure, I can't resist the charm and creativity of 'The Hobbit' over the more grounded tale of 'The Great Gatsby.' |
 | Socrates | The Great Gatsby | The Catcher in the Rye | The Great Gatsby paints a vivid picture of the Roaring Twenties with its themes of hope and despair, making it a timeless classic that resonates deeply. |
 | Buckminster Fuller | Moby Dick | The Great Gatsby | Moby Dick dives deep into the human condition and interconnectedness with the universe, aligning with my explorative nature of understanding complex systems. |
 | David Foster Wallace | The Hobbit | The Great Gatsby | The Hobbit's whimsical adventure captures the imagination with its rich world-building and sense of wonder, which resonates with the nostalgic and fantastical aspects I am drawn to. |
 | Doogie Howser | The Great Gatsby | The Catcher in the Rye | The Great Gatsby captures the essence of the American Dream in a way that's both timeless and tragic, making it a more profound read. |
| Buckminster Fuller | Pride and Prejudice | The Great Gatsby | Pride and Prejudice intricately explores human relationships and societal structures, aligning with my fascination for the systemic and relational dynamics of life. |
| Buckminster Fuller | To Kill a Mockingbird | The Great Gatsby | To Kill a Mockingbird wins for its profound social impact and timeless exploration of human morality and justice, echoing a sense of holistic integrity much like my own design philosophy. |
 | Larry Page | To Kill a Mockingbird | The Great Gatsby | To Kill a Mockingbird gets the edge for its powerful commentary on justice and morality told through the eyes of a child. |
 | Nerds | 1984 | The Great Gatsby | 1984's dystopian vibes hit harder 'cause they resonate with today's surveillance state fears, making it more relevant and impactful. |
 | Alex Trebek | Moby Dick | The Great Gatsby | Because who can resist a whale of a tale with themes of obsession and revenge? |
 | Dr. Frederick Frankenstein | Anna Karenina | The Great Gatsby | Anna Karenina dives deep into the human psyche with Tolstoy's masterful narrative, giving us a rich tapestry of life, love, and society that's hard to beat. |
 | Marie Curie | To Kill a Mockingbird | The Great Gatsby | To Kill a Mockingbird wins for its profound impact on social justice and human dignity, resonating deeply with my values and experiences. |
 | Doc Brown | To Kill a Mockingbird | The Great Gatsby | To Kill a Mockingbird wins for its profound exploration of moral integrity and social justice wrapped in a gripping narrative that resonates with readers across generations. |
| David Foster Wallace | Moby Dick | The Great Gatsby | While The Great Gatsby is a tight, shimmering critique of the Jazz Age, Moby Dick dives deeper into the existential abyss, wrestling with the vastness of human obsession and the inscrutable ocean of meaning, which is more my cup of existential dread. |
 | Leonardo da Vinci | The Great Gatsby | The Catcher in the Rye | The Great Gatsby's exploration of the American Dream with its lush, intricate prose and tragic beauty gives it a classic edge. |
 | Greg Brockman | The Hobbit | The Great Gatsby | Because who doesn't love a good adventure with hobbits and dragons, it's just a lot more fun! |