Elon Musk
Entrepreneur and innovator known for Tesla, SpaceX, and a bold vision for the future.
54 books recommended
Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.
The Selfish Gene
Richard Dawkins
Explores the concept of the gene as the central unit of selection in evolution, introducing the idea of the "selfish gene."
Steve Jobs
Walter Isaacson
The authorized biography of Steve Jobs, exploring his life, career, and the creation of Apple.
The Art Of War
Sun Tzu
An ancient Chinese military treatise providing timeless wisdom on strategy, leadership, and warfare.
The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy
Douglas Adams
A comedic sci-fi novel that follows Arthur Dent's adventures through space after Earth is destroyed.
Masters of Doom
David Kushner
Chronicles the story of id Software and the creation of iconic video games like Doom and Quake.
Destined for War
Graham Allison
Analyzes the concept of "Thucydides's Trap" and examines the potential for conflict between the U.S. and China.
Benjamin Franklin
Walter Isaacson
Comprehensive biography of one of America's founding fathers.
The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress
Robert A. Heinlein
A science fiction story about a lunar colony's rebellion against Earth’s rule, exploring politics, freedom, and self-governance.
The Wealth of Nations
Adam Smith
A seminal work in economics that lays out the principles of free markets, division of labor, and the 'invisible hand' guiding economic activity.
The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
Benjamin Franklin
Franklin's life story and his thoughts on self-improvement and civic responsibility.
Deep Learning
Ian Goodfellow
Machine learning, Neural networks, AI algorithms
Stranger in a Strange Land
Robert A. Heinlein
A science fiction novel about a human raised by Martians, exploring social norms, religion, and human behavior.
What We Owe the Future
William MacAskill
Explores ethical considerations for future generations, focusing on long-term planning and effective altruism.
Lying
Sam Harris
An exploration of the implications and consequences of lying.
The Iliad
Homer
An ancient Greek epic poem about the Trojan War, exploring themes of honor, heroism, and fate.
Our Final Invention
James Barrat
Examines the potential risks of artificial intelligence, warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development.
Daemon
Daniel Suarez
A techno-thriller about a computer program that takes over the internet after its creator's death, exploring AI and cyber control.
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