Our review of : Homo Deus: Breve historia del mañana [Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow]

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 [...]

Algorithms to Live By is a book by Brian Christian that details the computer science of human decisions. The book covers several algorithms, such as how to optimize one’s schedule or how best to allocate resources. It also examines decision-making strategies, like satisficing and regret avoidance. For who is this book for ? This book [...]

This book tells the story of how two brothers, Wilbur and Orville Wright, managed to build the world’s first successful airplane. It is a tale of innovation and determination, as well as skill and bravery. The Wright Brothers is an inspiring read for anyone interested in aviation or technology history. For who is this book [...]

If you’re looking to start sales conversations and fill your pipeline with qualified leads, then “Fanatical Prospecting” is the guide for you. Written by Jeb Blount, one of the world’s foremost experts on social selling and lead generation, this book provides a step-by-step process for leveraging social media, telephone calls, e-mails, and cold calling to [...]

In Superintelligence, Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom offers a provocative analysis of artificial intelligence and its potential to shape the future of humanity. Bostrom argues that if machine brains surpass human cognitive abilities, they could endanger our continued existence as a species. He proposes ways to steer AI development in more beneficial directions and discusses how [...]

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, [...]

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 a compilation of programming tips and tricks that have been learned by the author over his many years as a software engineer. The advice given is tailored specifically for those working at Google, but can be applied more broadly to anyone writing code. Readers will learn how to write cleaner and more [...]

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 [...]

Designing Data-Intensive Applications is a comprehensive guide to creating reliable, scalable, and maintainable systems. Written by Martin Kleppmann, an experienced software engineer and data scientist, this book covers the fundamental principles of designing data-intensive applications. You’ll learn how to model your application’s data using modern big-data tools like Hadoop and Cassandra; make efficient use of [...]

In Human Compatible, Stuart Russell tackles the issue of artificial intelligence and control. He asks whether it is possible for AI to be friendly and beneficial to humans or if it will always pose a threat. Through thought-provoking arguments and examples, Russell provides readers with a clear understanding of both the benefits and dangers of [...]

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 [...]