Balaji Srinivasan
Tech visionary and former CTO of Coinbase, known for his insights on technology and society.
64 books recommended
High Output Management
Andrew S. Grove
Insights from former Intel CEO on managing teams, scaling operations, and increasing efficiency.
AI Superpowers
Kai-Fu Lee
Explores the rise of artificial intelligence in China and the US, and how it will shape the global future.
The Changing World Order
Ray Dalio
Analyzes the rise and fall of empires and nations throughout history to understand the current geopolitical climate.
Only the Paranoid Survive
Andrew S. Grove
Explains how to navigate strategic inflection points in business and adapt to change.
The Sovereign Individual
James Dale Davidson
Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.
Who We Are and How We Got Here
David Reich
Explores human history through genetic research, revealing insights about ancient migrations and the mixing of populations.
The Great CEO Within
Matt Mochary
A practical guide for startup CEOs on effective leadership and organizational growth.
How Innovation Works
Matt Ridley
Examines the history of innovation, discussing how various inventions transformed industries and societies.
The Man Who Knew Infinity
Robert Kanigel
The biography of mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan, exploring his genius and unique contributions to mathematics.
The Gray Lady Winked
Ashley Rindsberg
A critical look at how influential stories from *The New York Times* have shaped public perception and history.
Indistractable
Nir Eyal
A guide on how to manage distractions and improve focus in the digital age, with practical strategies for increasing productivity.
The Forgotten Man
Amity Shlaes
A reinterpretation of the Great Depression, focusing on government policies and their impact on economic recovery.
The Great Influenza
John M. Barry
Chronicles the 1918 influenza pandemic, examining its scientific, social, and political impact.
The Knowledge
Lewis Dartnell
Discusses how to rebuild civilization after a global catastrophe, covering essential scientific and technological knowledge.
The Great Wave
David Hackett Fischer
Analyzes economic cycles and societal change, examining periods of inflation and economic crisis throughout history.
History Has Begun
Bruno Macaes
Explores how the U.S. is shaping a new global culture, arguing that traditional narratives about Western decline are outdated.
Seeing Like a State
James C. Scott
Analyzes how governments attempt to organize societies, often with unintended consequences, and critiques large-scale state planning.
The Nature of Mathematical Modeling
Neil Gershenfeld
Explores mathematical modeling techniques across fields, focusing on applications in physics, biology, and engineering.
Working in Public
Nadia Eghbal
Explores the world of open-source software development, discussing challenges and the future of community-driven projects.
Rules for Radicals
Saul D. Alinsky
A guide to grassroots organizing, offering tactics for achieving social and political change.
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