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The Age of Surveillance Capitalism by Shoshana Zuboff is a compelling and frightening read about the new frontier of power. Zuboff shines a light on the explosive rise of surveillance capitalism and how it threatens to erode our human future. Engaging, eye-opening, and mandatory reading for anyone who wants to understand the world we live [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]

“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. [...]

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 [...]

In “The Future is Faster Than You Think,” Peter H. Diamandis explains how converging technologies are disrupting businesses, industries, and our lives. He offers a glimpse into the future of biotechnology, artificial intelligence, quantum computing, 3D printing, crowdsourcing, and other cutting-edge innovations that will soon change everything we know about the world around us. For [...]

Super Pumped is the story of how Uber won the race to dominate the global ride-hailing market. Told through the eyes of Mike Isaac, a technology writer for The New York Times and an expert on Uber, this book offers a fascinating inside look at one of Silicon Valley’s most successful startups. From its early [...]