1. #001SapiensYuval Noah HarariJanuary 9, 2019This was one of the most 'historical' books I have read in a while. It starts off from the very beginning of mankind, and attempts to work its way up from pre-history all the way into the coming modern ages. Although…
2. #002Zen and the Art of Motorcycle MaintenanceRobert M. PirsigJanuary 16, 2019What a book. I finished reading it five minutes ago, so I'm still reeling. Trying to unpack it all I suppose. It begins with a simple enough journey on a touring-motorcycle with Robert and his son Chris. It's very raw,…
3. #003Life 3.0Max TegmarkJanuary 26, 2019Professor at MIT, Max Tegmark peers into the future to give us a hint at what is to come. Filled with uncertainty and guesswork, this was an extensive warning of the barriers humanity will meet when encountering…
4. #004Wabi SabiDiane DurstonJanuary 28, 2019This was a smaller pocketbook, mainly filled with quotes, but it also has the occasional short story focused on Eastern wisdom. Impermanence and change, contentment, beauty and truth, this is a book that I will bring…
5. #005The Age of AnalysisMorton WhiteFebruary 11, 2019This entry in The Mentor Philosophers series analyzes 20th century philosophers with included commentary from a Harvard Professor of Philosophy, Morton White. Each chapter focuses on a specific philosopher, with Morton…
6. #006Philosophy: 100 Essential ThinkersPhilip StokesFebruary 21, 2019Although this book doesn't go too deep into each philosopher's thinking, it was just enough to show the reader the many comparisons across time. This book is a great way to find new philosophers to study, if one is…
7. #007When Einstein Walked with GödelJim HoltMarch 6, 2019Each chapter of this book is a separate essay covering a new topic than the rest, which results in a flow of novelty while remaining true to the themes of mathematics, philosophy and history. This formatting makes me…
8. #008Keys to CreativityHaris WardMarch 6, 2019Although this piece is rather short and full of typos, it's not meant to be studied and re-visited, but put into action. It is a connection to the infinite that puts creativity in a light of chaotic perfection. It is a…
9. #009The 13½ Lives of Captain BluebearWalter MoersMarch 26, 2019One of the most unique pieces of fiction I've read, this is an autobiographical tale of Bluebear and his many adventures across Zamonia. Walter's creative world is chock-full of surprising characters with extensive…
10. #010The Myth of SisyphusAlbert CamusApril 13, 2019This was some of my first "lengthy" exposure to Camus and I'm incredibly impressed by his writing. I'm excited to discover his other works, and see how they relate with this collection. A lot of my experience with his…
11. #011HOW TO READ NATURETristan GooleyApril 20, 2019One of the biggest first impressions I got from this book was the conscious nod to philosophy and its prevalence in his adventure of awareness. Tristan Gooley has learned how to exist in habitats with a trained…
12. #012MentorsRussell BrandApril 28, 2019I first discovered Russell Brand through his comedic routines and then through his podcast, Under the Skin. He's a very witty and lively personality with a clear gift for expressing himself through love and humor. This…
13. #013The Art of Thinking ClearlyRolf DobelliMay 16, 2019I took my time getting through this book, I believe it was started in 2018, so it's been a slow trek through what is a topography of the obstacles in the common human mind. Each chapter covers one bias or fallacy in…
14. #014Skin in the GameNassim Nicholas TalebMay 20, 2019I consumed this as an audio book and I enjoyed it. It's an illustration of the importance of taking risks and all the philosophical reasonings behind having "skin in the game". I don't believe this is one that I will…
15. #015Plight of the Living DeadMatt SimonJune 5, 2019Audiobook. I consumed this rather quickly, and not once did I think "when is this going to end", I just wanted more. Most people give no attention or thought to the common zombies in our environments, they may be…
16. #016The BookAlan WattsJune 30, 2019This is definitely not my first encounter with Alan Watt's ideas, but it's my first time reading through The Book in entirety. It's a very therapeutic experience, reminding the Self that things are not as serious as…
17. #017SupermarketBobby Hall (Logic)July 11, 2019A quirky tale that is both realistic and outlandish, it approaches through the perspective of an ordinary worker in a Supermarket, but it quickly demonstrates how even the ordinary has a deeper reality to it. It was…
18. #018Thus Spake ZarathustraFriedrich NietzscheJuly 31, 2019This took me a while to read. Many of the sections I had to go back and re-read, either out of pure enjoyment or plain confusion. I can't pretend to understand everything in this Magnum Opus, but I'm not sure Nietzsche…
19. #019Become What You AreAlan W. WattsAugust 19, 2019I really love this collection of writings. They're very variable in size and style of content, a lot of parts I felt I was reading poetry instead of philosophy or religious discussion. But that may just be the effect of…
20. #020wanderingsharis wardAugust 19, 2019This was a fantastic experience. It is a true journey, filled with wisdom and beauty. It was one of those books where once I started reading I couldn't really stop. There are wonderful illustrations that tie the whole…
21. #021Energy and CivilizationVaclav SmilOctober 4, 2019This is a comprehensive and detailed historical account of energy usage and its affects. Smil walks us through our relationship with energy by providing specific metrics and great comparative examples. It seems to…
22. #022Pocket Taoist WisdomThomas ClearyOctober 20, 2019This is a great little book. It's tiny enough to carry around (pocket book) and I have brought it with me on several adventures. Great for quick reading. It contains translations for the Tao Te Ching, Chuang-tzu,…
23. #023Astrophysics for People in a HurryNeil deGrasse TysonNovember 28, 2019This is a nice little science appetizer for those who are interested in the cosmos. It doesn't go in-depth with any of the concepts that it shares, but that's the point. It's more like a collection of possible routes of…
24. #024Buddha's BrainRick Hanson, PhDDecember 9, 2019I thought this was a good mixture of philosophy, history, neuroscience, and guided meditation. I love learning about the brain, so the presentation of neuroscience with a focus on the enlightened state was very…
25. #025The Story of PhilosophyWill DurantDecember 22, 2019I thought this was an extensive, well-written exploration of the prominent philosophers throughout history. Of course not everyone can be included, but those that are included are covered with an evident passion and due…
26. #026The Doors of Perception & Heaven and HellAldous HuxleyJanuary 5, 2020I thought that, for something written in 1956, this was an interesting exploration of the relationship between psychedelics and the human mind. This copy included two works that went well together, and you can see the…
27. #027DuneFrank HerbertFebruary 24, 2020Shortly after I discovered Dune and decided it was worth exploring, I started noticing references to it almost immediately. People in my social media network started talking about it, some were reading it for the first…
28. #028The Moon is a Harsh MistressRobert A HeinleinMarch 25, 2020I took my time reading this book. I think I got distracted from it about halfway through, but I finally found the time to complete it and was not disappointed. Not only is it interesting from a political and…
29. #02921 Lessons for the 21st CenturyYuval Noah HarariMay 20, 2020The beginning of this book was very much different than the end. The problems that Yuval presumes will arise for humanity aren't anything simple to resolve or even easy to understand. They are wide in scope, and often…
30. #030The Three-Body ProblemCixin LiuJune 3, 2020This novel starts out with some pretty lofty promises, but through several detours and elaborations the greater story is slowly brought into view. And it's an intricate story, for sure. Even in the beginning, the…
31. #031The Golden Ratio: The Divine Beauty of MathematicsGary B. MeisnerJune 11, 2020I think this is the first book I've read about Phi (or, the golden ratio, or 1.618) and it was pretty impressive. I think there's some fairly solid evidence that demonstrates this has been a recurring theme through…
32. #032FoundationIsaac AsimovJune 1, 2020The main premise of the series, that historical patterns could be mathematically charted and extrapolated into the future, is a very interesting foundation for a story, if I dare say so. Much of the 'mathematical…
33. #033The Power of MythJoseph CampbellJune 1, 2020This is a dialogue between Bill Moyers and the great Joseph Campbell, and while I didn't always love the questions that Moyers proposed, he did a good job at covering ground that is pertinent to the material at hand. By…
34. #034The Metamorphosis of Prime IntellectRoger WilliamsJune 1, 2020First of all, this is one of the most graphic books I've read, both of a violent and sexual nature, but the sheer intensity that the author employs isn't without reason. It's exactly what I think would be the natural…
35. #035Dune MessiahFrank HerbertJuly 1, 2020This book was another wonderful reminder to Frank Herbert's incredible literary dancing. Frank doesn't pick and choose between "remarkable story" and "impressive prose", but welds both into a coherent world that is…
36. #036The Dark ForestLiu CixinJuly 1, 2020This is such a good series. The book has a very strong sense of unity. It all ties together very neatly, and it's incredibly satisfying to watch all the pieces come together. This is also a sci-fi series that I can…
37. #037Death's EndLiu CixinAugust 1, 2020This was some of the best sci-fi I've ever read. I don't know if everyone would call it "hard sci-fi", but I think the author tried to be as realistic as possible. Even with the fantastical ideas of pushing the limits…
38. #038OceanicGreg EganAugust 24, 2020The version I read contained several short stories that served as a prelude to the finale, 'Oceanic'. Initially the most striking aspect was how diverse the settings and storylines were. Greg Egan's range of creation in…
39. #039The Lessons of HistoryWill DurantAugust 26, 2020This was a very short collection of essays, but the brevity didn't detract from the writing at all. You don't learn about fine details of any specific historical events, but Durant paints a picture of what he sees as…
40. #040Zen in the Art of ArcheryEugen HerrigelAugust 27, 2020Very short, but worth it. While trying to speak of zen is like biting your teeth, this book does so in a roundabout and entertaining way by speaking of the art of archery. A few years ago, I was practicing the sport of…
41. #041Benjamin Franklin's AutobiographySeptember 2, 2020This wasn't something I would normally read with enthusiasm, but I've been wanting to know a bit more history, for one, and also, it was included in the Harvard Universal Classics, so here we are. I don't regret reading…
42. #042AxiomaticGreg EganSeptember 2, 2020Once again the variety that Egan deploys is incredible. He does have a preference for sci-fi, but I think I'm beginning to see that he isn't in love with the sci-fi itself, but only that the sci-fi is what is required…
43. #043The Fifth ScienceExurb1aSeptember 6, 2020I had never read this author's writing before, but I was familiar with his YouTube channel. I really liked this book. Composed of multiple sci-fi shorts, the diverse works carry the theme of the philosophical questions…
44. #044RangeDavid EpsteinSeptember 12, 2020This was a great read and I think it was the perfect size. It was just long enough to bring in a lot of examples, and just short enough to keep my attention on the many different ways that generalists can thrive. This…
45. #045InstantiationGreg EganSeptember 14, 2020Another awesome collection by Egan. The large majority of the stories I read by Egan are satisfying the exact desire I have for sci-fi, which is something like being both weird and believable, pushing the edges of…
46. #046DispersionGreg EganSeptember 16, 2020I honestly didn't love this one. I wouldn't say it was bad; it was definitely creative, not something I've imagined in a world, but it wasn't groundbreaking or mind-blowing. The most prominent feature of the book was…
47. #047John Woolman's AutobiographySeptember 20, 2020I can only recommend this read to those interested in Quakers or Abolitionist-history. Most of the book's contents are descriptions of his travels, usually to visit other Quakers, and it becomes very repetitive. He…
48. #048Fruits of SolitudeWilliam PennSeptember 27, 2020This was my favorite of the other Quaker's writings. Written in Enchiridion-form, Penn tries to squeeze as much wisdom into his journals as he can. I agreed with a lot of it, in parts I gained some insight, and in…
49. #049The Apology, and Crito, by PlatoSeptember 28, 2020I'm including both The Apology and Crito as one review because they follow the same events and I finished them on the same day, but I have yet to finish Phaedo. I do really love these writings. It's not the first time…
50. #050Permutation CityGreg EganOctober 1, 2020This was a really cool story. At first it starts out simple enough, the progression of computer science enabling all the wonderful and strange things that it does, but then the view pans out and we are left staring at…
51. #051Foundation and EmpireIsaac AsimovOctober 8, 2020This was an interesting development in the story. It was kind of short, but entertaining through and through. There was a big twist, which is always fun, even if I did have suspicions of it from the beginning. This book…
52. #052PhaedoPlatoOctober 11, 2020I think Phaedo is less about what is being discussed and more about how it's being discussed. This is the iconic Socrates-on-his-death-bed, and so there are discussions about the soul and other things that one might…
53. #053QuarantineGreg EganOctober 15, 2020Egan did another great job with this book, however I can't recommend it to everyone. The storyline heavily features things like neural implants and quantum mechanics which necessarily raise the question of Free Will…
54. #054The Golden Sayings of EpictetusOctober 18, 2020Stoicism was one of the first schools of philosophy that I started exploring so it's always enjoyable for me to revisit the great Stoics. I haven't read much Epictetus and I enjoyed it, however at times the translation…
55. #055The Human BiocomputerJohn LillyOctober 20, 2020This felt pretty chaotic. There were certainly some interesting parts, as well as some boring parts, but overall it's not too bad considering the year it was written (1972). You'll want some interest in the brain to…
56. #056War of the WorldsH.G. WellsOctober 24, 2020This was a fun read, very eerie. I had watched the movie before reading this, so it was a little spoiled but still enjoyable. Something I like about books like these are that it makes you appreciate what we have. The…
57. #057The Time MachineH.G. WellsOctober 28, 2020Pretty good story. This was another classic that I knew about before actually reading it so the narrative was slightly spoiled but still an enjoyable read. The story has less to do with the paradoxes of time travel,…
58. #058Why Information GrowsCésar A. HidalgoNovember 1, 2020I loved this book. It's a topic that I've been pondering for over four years now, and it was really exciting to find something so relatable. This book is pretty extensive, it has plenty of examples and data to back up…
59. #059NovaSamuel R. DelanyNovember 2, 2020This was a pretty fun read. Parts of it were hard to understand. Not scientifically confusing, just kind of vague or written strangely. But maybe that's just me. I'm not saying it was written poorly, just that portions…
60. #060The Invisible ManH.G. WellsNovember 7, 2020I was surprised by the direction that Wells took this story. Before reading, I had assumed that the majority of the narrative would be a slow, suspenseful investigation into the mystery surrounding the backstory of the…
61. #061Thou Art ThatJoseph CampbellNovember 11, 2020I'm a big fan of Campbell's work, and this had the same rock-solid quality that he consistently delivers. It was a bit less extensive than the other book I read (The Power of Myth) but it was still well worth the read.…
62. #062Introducing JungMaggie HydeNovember 11, 2020This was basic, but not too basic considering it's an introduction. Jung seems to be a very prolific and wide-ranging character, and this was a nice appetizer to his collection of works. I would like to read more Jung,…
63. #063Bhagavad GitaTranslated by Eknath EaswaranDecember 7, 2020I'm coming to understand that words fall short of the most fundamental truths in life. Even in spite of this we still attempt to share our understandings with others, and the Gita is another timeless expression of that.…
64. #064In My Own WayAlan WattsDecember 24, 2020This was one of those books that saddened me as I reached the end. Even knowing all things come to pass, I wanted this to go on and on, however I think what I truly desire is just to have met Alan Watts in person. I…
65. #065Bogleheads' Guide to InvestingTaylor Larimore, Michael LeBoeuf, Mel LindauerJanuary 4, 2021This was a helpful primer for developing healthy investing habits. They start from the bottom, assuming the reader needs help along the entire way. This led to me skimming through some parts but most of it was…
66. #066The Way of KingsBrandon SandersonJanuary 11, 2021This is a sizeable book, and although I'm not often a fiction reader this was a captivating read. Being the first in the series it definitely serves as an introduction to the larger setting at play, but it doesn't fail…
67. #067101 Zen KoansNico NerudaJanuary 14, 2021This is a rather short collection, and there are a few noticeable typos, but the parables don't need to be long or perfectly translated to still be meaningful. Not all of them were easily understood, but I thought most…
68. #068Words of RadianceBrandon SandersonFebruary 11, 2021I'm totally loving this series. It really does feel like it hasn't even built up to the climax, but it has been very entertaining all the same. The story contains normalized things like sword battles, magic sects and…
69. #069OathbringerBrandon SandersonApril 16, 2021This was a major culmination in the Stormlight Archives. It's hard for me to censor myself, as I want to talk about the juicy details but I know I wouldn't be doing this series justice. We are starting to understand so…
70. #070DawnshardBrandon SandersonApril 21, 2021This addition in the series highlights just how much things are beginning to ramp up. New players are introduced, new mysteries of epic proportion, and some other background details are filled in to really satisfy some…
71. #071The Behavioral InvestorDaniel CrosbyMay 19, 2021This book, being the conjunction of finance and psychology, was a very interesting read. Lucky for me, you don't need to be an expert in either to appreciate this book, as the author succinctly incudes the important…
72. #072The Two Hands of GodAlan WattsJune 1, 2021Another wonderful read by Alan Watts, this is a nice mix of quotes, his commentary, as well as his original elaboration on what the appearance of duality means and the many ways we can relate to this (non)duality. As…
73. #073Rhythm of WarBrandon SandersonJune 22, 2021Absolutely beautiful. Even with its impressive wordcount I read through this series very quickly, and that alone could stand as the testament to my enjoyment. I was introduced to this series during a time where sci-fi…
74. #074Geometry for OcelotsExurb1aJune 26, 2021This was good, not great. The setting is interesting as it focuses on the ability to interact with reality from higher dimensions, and the story focuses on the danger that this increasing power leads to. It was hard to…
75. #075DiasporaGreg EganJune 28, 2021Greg Egan consistently delivers high quality science fiction, especially if you're looking for something steeped in detailed concepts and exotic possibilities. This work brings alien life to the furthest edges of…
76. #076The Cretaceous PastCixin LiuJuly 4, 2021Going into this I wasn't entirely sure what to expect. I have enjoyed Liu's previous writing and had high hopes for this, and honestly I was a bit disappointed, but I think that's only because I was so impressed by his…
77. #077The Razor's EdgeW. Somerset MaughamJuly 11, 2021I don't think this is a book I could compare with others, it has a unique flavor all of its own. The combination of the time period and the author's perspective of the story's characters creates a very interesting sense…
78. #078CryptonomiconNeal StephensonAugust 1, 2021Cryptonomicon is one of those special works that actively influenced my daily thinking. It's a vast collection of topics that seamlessly build on each other, and even with its hefty size I still wanted more in the end.…
79. #079Children of TimeAdrian TchaikovskyAugust 21, 2021For being Adrian's first science fiction novel this is rather impressive. I stumbled over some of the writing, but I think that's a result of his residency in England rather than poor writing. During these parts I told…
80. #080Children of RuinAdrian TchaikovskySeptember 21, 2021I enjoyed this a lot more than the previous: 'Children of Time'. Both were very good, but this felt a bit deeper, a bit more daring. At times it even had some horror elements which I found to be very exciting. The main…
81. #081ZeitgeberGreg EganSeptember 22, 2021This wasn't fantastic. It was a quick read, so not inconvenient. It wasn't terrible or bad, but it didn't meet my expectations. I didn't know what I was getting into when I bought it, so it was a fresh experience, and…
82. #082RaqntmNovember 6, 2021A very intricate plot that had me questioning every inch throughout the whole story. I honestly did not expect it to end the way it did and I'm very pleased with the direction it went. The beginning wasn't totally up my…
83. #083Shards of EarthAdrian TchaikovskyNovember 30, 2021This is one of those books where the characters start to feel like family. A diverse group of people (and non-people) work together to take on a challenge bigger than their known universe, and even though I would say…
84. #084Termination ShockNeal StephensonJanuary 5, 2022Termination Shock had a different kind of flavor than the other stories I've read from Stephenson, but it still had his characteristic wit and charm. He can make the most ordinary observations a pleasure to read about.…
85. #085WarbreakerBrandon SandersonFebruary 1, 2022Absolutely amazing. The beginning was a bit slow, but some time is needed to set the scene and characters. The slow ramp up almost reflects the characters' naivety about the world, we see what they see, which is a lot…
86. #086Elder RaceAdrian TchaikovskyFebruary 19, 2022An incredibly impressive work, 'Elder Race' brings to life the Arthur C. Clarke quote “Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic.” Written from the perspective of an anthropologist documenting…
87. #087The Expert System’s BrotherAdrian TchaikovskyFebruary 26, 2022This was a unique read. There was just enough mystery in the beginning to keep me hooked but not so much that I was left confused and reeling. It wasn't overtly science fiction until the story developed more, but even…
88. #088The Final EmpireBrandon SandersonMarch 13, 2022I have to admit that this wasn't as good as some of Sanderson's other writing, such as The Stormlight Archive. I attribute this to the fact that this is some of his earliest writing, and even with that in mind I still…
89. #089The Well of AscensionBrandon SandersonApril 2, 2022Going into this book, I expected a lot of my questions to be answered. Some of them were. But just like I expect from a good series, even more questions were raised. It's very exciting to see the character growth, from…
90. #090The Book of All SkiesGreg EganApril 26, 2022The spirit of exploration and discovery motivates us to challenge what's possible and to go beyond boundaries that few have crossed. I love this concept philosophically, but the story's delivery just wasn't very…
91. #091The Expert System's ChampionAdrian TchaikovskyApril 30, 2022This awesome series is fundamentally a story of Immunity; a condition of being able to resist a particular disease especially through preventing development of a pathogenic microorganism or by counteracting the effects…
92. #092Eyes of the VoidAdrian TchaikovskyMay 16, 2022A jaw-dropping expansion to the universe being explored in this series. The way that Adrian plays with suspense and feelings of deep mystery create an atmosphere that could be described as Lovecraftian. Though this…
93. #093The Hero of AgesBrandon SandersonJune 8, 2022The ending this series deserves. Brandon Sanderson has this way in his writing of subtly leaving hints here and there of what's to come, until the time comes and he pulls back the curtain and leaves you in awe. The…
94. #094The Doors of EdenAdrian TchaikovskyJune 21, 2022Another innovative and exciting creation from Adrian Tchaikovsky, and one that felt like just the beginning of something very large and strange. The beginning was a little slow, but by the end I felt like the story…
95. #095Project Hail MaryAndy WeirJuly 6, 2022This was my first exposure to Andy Weir and I'm really impressed. Not only was this a great example of hard sci-fi, but it was funny too. Many of the scientific concepts he touched on were explored in ways that were…
96. #096RecursionBlake CrouchJuly 31, 2022A genius following her curiosity uncovers a way to shape a fundamental cornerstone of reality: memory, and our experience of a singular timeline. We all have things in our past that we want to change, events that could…
97. #097Rich Dad Poor DadRobert KiyosakiSeptember 10, 2022The ultimate lesson of this book seems to be that your greatest asset is your mind, which is a lesson I can certainly appreciate. Actions are necessary for change to occur, but these actions are generated from our…
98. #098The MartianAndy WeirSeptember 15, 2022I have to admit this was pretty entertaining, but a very specific kind of entertaining. Andy Weir's style is a unique mix of detailed science and witty humor. There's lengthy figures of calculations and meticulous…
99. #099Create An ImpactJeet KumarOctober 9, 2022I'll start this review by revealing I'm a little biased. This was written by the CEO of my employer, In Time Tec. Jeet is someone that has inspired me nearly since I first met him, and this book is a great insight into…
100. #100Atomic HabitsJames ClearJanuary 12, 2023It's special to me that this would be my one-hundredth book review. I didn't plan it like that. In 2019 I had the idea to form a habit around one of my favorite activities. I figured if I were to make a habit of reading…
101. #101Cage of SoulsAdrian TchaikovskyJanuary 23, 2023"Cage of Souls" by Adrian is a captivating science-fiction novel that explores the complexities of psychology through its intricate and perplexing characters. The book takes place in a harsh world where people imprison…
102. #102Swift Design PatternsPaul HudsonFebruary 17, 2023I'm a big fan of Paul's work, and this book demonstrates his commitment to creating quality content once again. Paul says "great code is thoughtful code", and then goes on to show us what makes code thoughtful with…
103. #103Dogs of WarAdrian TchaikovskyMarch 11, 2023"Dogs of War" by Adrian Tchaikovsky is a thought-provoking and emotionally resonant novel that explores the ethical implications of bioengineering and artificial intelligence. The story follows a pack of augmented…
104. #104Reality HungerDavid ShieldsJanuary 18, 2024I was intrigued by this book from the second I read the title right through to the very end. "Reality Hunger"? How can we hunger for something we are so steeped in? How could there be anything but Reality, so where…
105. #105The Creative Act: A Way of BeingRick RubinDecember 31, 2023We're all creatives in some fashion. How conscious are we of our creative process? How can we discover more about our creativity? What stops us from creating to the best of our potential? I've listened to this book…
106. #106What Is ChatGPT Doing... and Why Does It Work?Stephen WolframApril 26, 2024I loved this quick little read. Its "typical time to read" is 3 hours on Amazon and it felt about that long. The first part of the book was a pretty thorough explanation of the inner workings of large language models.…
107. #107Read Write OwnChris DixonMay 1, 2024I was exposed to this through Rick Rubin's podcast, Tetragrammaton, and listened to it on Audible. I became intrigued about Chris' ideas while listening to the podcast, and realized we share a lot of thoughts, so from…
108. #108Co-IntelligenceEthan MollickJuly 12, 2024I listened to this book as an audiobook, and while the author's pronunciation was occasionally difficult to understand, it didn't significantly detract from the overall experience. However, it's worth noting if you…
109. #109Universal Principles of DesignWilliam Lidwell, Kritina Holden, Jill ButlerJuly 23, 2024This book offers lots of thorough design concepts in an encyclopedic format. My main interest in design is User Experience design, as software is one of my primary focuses, but this had a lot of design principles that…
110. #110The Beginning of InfinityDavid DeutschMarch 28, 2026"Problems are inevitable, and problems are soluble." I can't agree with everything in this book but I do agree with its optimism. I'm excited to see what problems humanity solves, and for what comes after.
111. #111The Coming WaveMustafa SuleymanApril 28, 2026Technologists must remember, "with great power comes great responsibility". Technology has always been a tool, and tools can build or destroy, but the coming wave of AI and synthetic biology may be the first tools…
112. #112The Singularity is NearerRay KurzweilMay 14, 2026Recommended to those looking for a boost of technological optimism.