Our review of : Wizard

If you’re looking to take over the world, look no further than Ryan North’s new book, “How to Take Over the World.” Featuring practical schemes and scientific solutions for aspiring super villains everywhere, this essential guide provides all the information you need to make your nefarious plans a reality. From perfecting your evil laugh to [...]

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 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 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 [...]

“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. [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

Crushing It! is a guide to achieving success as an entrepreneur written by Gary Vaynerchuk. The book covers topics such as creating a business plan, building a brand, and using social media to market products or services. In addition, it offers advice on how to stay motivated and deal with failure. For who is this [...]