Our review of : Life 3.0

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 [...]

This latest book from Jean M. Twenge Ph.D., offers an in-depth look at the 10 trends most affecting young people today – and how they are shaping the nation as a whole. Drawing on data from hundreds of surveys, interviews and clinical studies, Twenge provides readers with insights into everything from social media to mental [...]

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 [...]

In “Digital Minimalism”, Newport urges readers to reconsider their relationship with technology and adopt a philosophy he calls “digital minimalism”. The book is based on Newport’s premise that the constant distractions of digital devices are interfering with our ability to think deeply, be creative, and live meaningful lives. To help us achieve these goals, Newport [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Trading is the perfect guide for anyone looking to get into digital currency trading. Written by Charles Swing, a cryptocurrency trader with years of experience in the markets, this book takes a comprehensive look at everything you need to know before getting started. It covers essential topics such as technical analysis, fundamental [...]

This book is a guide to becoming successful on YouTube. It provides tips and tricks for growing your following and making money as a video influencer. Sean Cannell, the author, is an experienced YouTuber who offers advice based on his own successes and failures. The book also includes case studies of other successful vloggers. For [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Laszlo Bock, Senior Vice President of People Operations at Google, reveals the company’s unique approach to management and employment. Drawing on revealing stories from inside one of the world’s most innovative companies, Work Rules! provides a new way of thinking about how work works. For who is this book for ? Laszlo Bock’s Work Rules! [...]