Our review of : The Death of Expertise

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 [...]

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 [...]

In his new book, A World Without Email, author Cal Newport argues that the technological advances that have made it possible for us to communicate with each other anytime, anywhere have also created an age of communication overload. He makes a compelling case for why we would all be better off if email were eliminated [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This book is a biography of John von Neumann, one of the most brilliant mathematicians and computer scientists in history. It tells the story of his life and work, including his pioneering contributions to game theory, quantum mechanics, fluid dynamics, and much more. For who is this book for ? This book is for anyone [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

In Social Engineering, Second Edition: The Science of Human Hacking, Christopher Hadnagy provides readers with the skills necessary to defend against social engineering attacks. He reveals the methods used by cybercriminals to exploit human psychology and offers countermeasures that can be implemented to help safeguard organizations from potential harm. This comprehensive resource equips you with [...]

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 [...]

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 this book, David Thomas introduces you to the Pragmatic Programmer philosophy and how it can help you become a better programmer. You’ll learn how to think like a Pragmatic Programmer, develop good habits for your craft, and take advantage of classic tools and techniques that will make you more productive. Finally, you’ll apply all [...]