Our review of : iGen

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 “How to Do Nothing: Resisting the Attention Economy,” artist and writer Jenny Odell provides a timely antidote to our hyper-connected world. Offering sage advice on how to detox from constant online stimulation, Odell shows us how to find peace and focus in an increasingly noisy society. From learning how to take breaks from email, [...]

“Failure Is Not an Option” is a revealing memoir by Gene Kranz, one of America’s most celebrated astronauts and space engineers. Chronicling his career from the early days of the Mercury program to Apollo 13 and beyond, Kranz provides unparalleled insights into what it takes to achieve success in the cutthroat field of space exploration. [...]

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 [...]

The Fourth Industrial Revolution is a book by Klaus Schwab about the impact of digital technologies on society and business. The book discusses how digitization is changing every aspect of our lives, from communication to manufacturing. It also offers tips for businesses on how they can adapt to these changes. For who is this book [...]

Hidden Figures is the story of three Black women who overcame racism and sexism to become pioneers in mathematics and space exploration. Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan, and Mary Jackson worked at NASA during the Space Race, calculating trajectories for John Glenn’s historic orbit around Earth. Their brilliance was unquestioned, but their courage and determination were [...]

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 [...]

Countdown to Zero Day is a book by Kim Zetter that tells the story of Stuxnet, the world’s first digital weapon. The book chronicles how Stuxnet was developed and deployed, and takes readers inside the NSA’s top-secret cyberwarfare program. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone who is interested in [...]

In “Stealing Fire,” Kotler discusses how Silicon Valley, the Navy SEALs, and other groups are changing the way we live and work. He argues that these organizations have tapped into a source of “flow state” or optimal human performance in which individuals are completely absorbed in their activities. As a result, they are able to [...]

Clean Code is a handbook of agile software craftsmanship that helps you write better code with fewer bugs. Robert C. Martin provides expert advice on everything from managing interfaces to documenting your work, and illustrates his points with concise, step-by-step instructions for writing clean code in Java, C#, and Python. For who is this book [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]