Our review of : Machine Learning: 4 Books in 1

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 is the authorized biography of Elon Musk, one of the most influential and controversial entrepreneurs in America. Written by Ashlee Vance, a tech journalist who has covered Musk for years, the book offers an inside look at how he built his businesses from scratch. It also provides insights into his personal life, including his [...]

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 [...]