Our review of : The Inevitable

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 “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 “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 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 [...]

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 [...]

In The Art of Invisibility, Kevin Mitnick explains how to be safe in the age of big brother and big data. He teaches you how to go undetected online and off, including tips on covering your tracks with encryption and other measures. Drawing on his own experience as the world’s most famous hacker, Mitnick offers [...]

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 [...]

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 “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 [...]

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 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 [...]

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 [...]