Our review of : Active Measures

In “The Future is Faster Than You Think,” Peter H. Diamandis explains how converging technologies are disrupting businesses, industries, and our lives. He offers a glimpse into the future of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 3D printing, crowdsourcing, and other cutting-edge innovations that will soon change everything we know about the world around us. For [...]

Everybody Lies looks at how big data can be used to learn about human behavior on a large scale. The book delves into the use of new data sources like Google search queries, social media posts, and internet purchase histories in order to get an understanding for what people are actually thinking and doing. Stephens-Davidowitz [...]

The Age of AI is a new book by renowned diplomat and statesman Henry Kissinger. In it, he argues that the advent of artificial intelligence will usher in a whole new era for humanity – one in which our relationship with technology will become far more complicated and important than ever before. Drawing on his [...]

In this book, David Thomas introduces you to the Pragmatic Programmer philosophy and how it can help you become a better programmer. You’ll learn how to think like a Pragmatic Programmer, develop good habits for your craft, and take advantage of classic tools and techniques that will make you more productive. Finally, you’ll apply all [...]

In A Thousand Brains, computer scientist Jeff Hawkins offers a new theory of intelligence that overturns the conventional wisdom about how the brain works. He argues that we need to understand principles of brain function in order to build intelligent machines. Drawing on his own research and on findings from neuroscience and artificial intelligence, Hawkins [...]

In The Art of Invisibility, Kevin Mitnick explains how to be safe in the age of big brother and big data. He teaches you how to go undetected online and off, including tips on covering your tracks with encryption and other measures. Drawing on his own experience as the world’s most famous hacker, Mitnick offers [...]

Sandworm tells the story of how a group of Russian hackers, known as Sandworm, became one of the most feared cyber groups in the world. After launching a series of devastating attacks against NATO and other targets, they are eventually hunted down by international investigators who risk their lives to bring them to justice. This [...]

This book is all about the invention of the telephone and its inventor, Alexander Graham Bell. It tells the story of how this new technology affected people’s lives in both positive and negative ways. For who is this book for ? This book is for people who are interested in computers and technology. It tells [...]

This book offers a comprehensive guide to software architecture, with an emphasis on engineering principles and techniques. It covers the design of both large-scale and small-scale systems, from initial requirements gathering through implementation and testing. The author presents a range of proven approaches for creating high-quality software architectures, including modularity, redundancy, abstraction, encapsulation, layering, and [...]

Crushing It! is a guide to achieving success as an entrepreneur written by Gary Vaynerchuk. The book covers topics such as creating a business plan, building a brand, and using social media to market products or services. In addition, it offers advice on how to stay motivated and deal with failure. For who is this [...]

In “Life 3.0”, Max Tegmark explores the implications of artificial intelligence on humanity, arguing that we are rapidly heading towards a future in which AI will become smarter than humans. He offers advice on how to make sure that this future is a positive one for all concerned – both for ourselves and for any [...]

Are you looking to build a high-performing technology organization? This book will help you do just that. Authored by Nicole Forsgren PhD, this guide provides readers with the tools they need to not only accelerate their organizations’ performance but also sustain it over time. Using real-world examples and case studies, Dr. Forsgren outlines strategies for [...]