Our review of : Crushing It!

In DeFi and the Future of Finance, Campbell Harvey provides a comprehensive overview of decentralized finance (DeFi). He explains how this new category of financial applications is built on blockchain technology and explores its potential to revolutionize the world’s banking system. Harvey begins with an introduction to blockchains and cryptocurrencies, highlighting the features that make [...]

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 “The Singularity Is Near,” author Ray Kurzweil predicts that humans will achieve a level of technological achievement so great that it will cause a fundamental change in our biology. He argues that the singularity – which is often defined as the moment when artificial intelligence surpasses human intelligence – is imminent, and with it, [...]

In “The Alignment Problem”, Brian Christian provides a comprehensive introduction to the fundamental issues surrounding machine learning and human values. He offers a clear and concise overview of the key topics, showing how they are related and exploring potential solutions. The book is essential reading for anyone interested in this important area of computing.” —Yoshua [...]

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 is about how to become a successful staff engineer and leader. It provides helpful tips and advice on everything from developing technical expertise to managing projects, communicating with stakeholders, and more. Whether you’re just starting out in your career or looking for ways to take your engineering team to the next level, this [...]

In Social Engineering, Second Edition: The Science of Human Hacking, Christopher Hadnagy provides readers with the skills necessary to defend against social engineering attacks. He reveals the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit human psychology and offers countermeasures that can be implemented to help safeguard organizations from potential harm. This comprehensive resource equips you with [...]

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 [...]

In 1985, Cliff Stoll was working as a system administrator at Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory when he discovered that one of his computers had been hacked. The intruder had stolen sensitive documents and inserted malware into the network. Determined to track down the hacker, Stoll began piecing together evidence like a detective until he finally [...]

This book is a biography of John von Neumann, one of the most brilliant mathematicians and computer scientists in history. It tells the story of his life and work, including his pioneering contributions to game theory, quantum mechanics, fluid dynamics, and much more. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone [...]

The Innovators tells the story of how a group of hackers, geniuses, and geeks created the digital revolution. Author Walter Isaacson profiles such as Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Larry Page, Sergey Brin, Jeff Bezos and more to illustrate how these individuals helped shape one of the most important technological advances in history. With an exploration [...]

In his new book, A World Without Email, author Cal Newport argues that the technological advances that have made it possible for us to communicate with each other anytime, anywhere have also created an age of communication overload. He makes a compelling case for why we would all be better off if email were eliminated [...]