Charles Koch
CEO of Koch Industries, one of the largest privately held companies, focused on diversified industries.
35 books recommended
The Godfather
Mario Puzo
A classic novel about the powerful Corleone crime family, exploring themes of loyalty, power, and family.
The Happiness Hypothesis
Jonathan Haidt
Explores ancient and modern perspectives on happiness, integrating psychological research with philosophical insights.
The Politics Industry
Katherine M. Gehl
Analyzes the political system and suggests innovative solutions for reform.
The Evolution of Everything
Matt Ridley
Argues that change and progress emerge through evolution rather than design, covering a wide range of fields.
The Forgotten Man
Amity Shlaes
A reinterpretation of the Great Depression, focusing on government policies and their impact on economic recovery.
The Road to Serfdom
F. A. Hayek
Argues against government control in the economy, advocating for individual freedom and market-driven solutions.
The Fatal Conceit
F. A. Hayek
Critiques socialism and central planning, discussing the dangers of disregarding cultural and economic evolution.
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
Stieg Larsson
A crime novel about a journalist and hacker investigating a family’s dark secrets, exploring themes of corruption and revenge.
The Upright Thinkers
Leonard Mlodinow
A history of human progress in science, examining the key discoveries that shaped modern knowledge.
A Conflict of Visions
Thomas Sowell
Analyzes different ideological perspectives on society and politics, exploring how these “visions” influence policy and thought.
Knowledge And Decisions
Thomas Sowell
Examines the role of knowledge in decision-making, analyzing how institutions and incentives shape society.
As I Lay Dying
William Faulkner
A Southern Gothic novel about a family’s journey to bury their matriarch, exploring themes of family, identity, and mortality.
Human Action
Ludwig Von Mises
A foundational work in Austrian economics, presenting a case for free-market capitalism and individual choice.
The Bonfire of the Vanities
Tom Wolfe
A satirical novel about greed, wealth, and scandal in 1980s New York, focusing on a Wall Street bond trader.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
John le Carré
A Cold War spy novel about betrayal and deception within British intelligence, known for its gritty realism.
State of Fear
Michael Crichton
A techno-thriller involving climate change, questioning the role of media and science in shaping public perception.
The Science of Liberty
Timothy Ferris
Connects scientific thought with political freedom, arguing that scientific advancements promote democracy and progress.
Modern Times
Paul Johnson
A historical analysis of the 20th century, covering events, ideologies, and cultural shifts.
Personal Knowledge
Michael Polanyi
Argues that scientific knowledge is inherently personal, challenging the traditional notion of objective knowledge.
Brideshead Revisited
Evelyn Waugh
A novel about faith, love, and friendship, centered on an aristocratic English family and their relationship with the narrator.
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