Eric Weinstein
Mathematician and podcast host known for unconventional views on society, science, and innovation.
84 books recommended
The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss
Offers strategies for lifestyle design, including automation and outsourcing, to achieve financial freedom and escape the 9-to-5 work culture.
Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.
The True Believer
Eric Hoffer
Analyzes the nature of mass movements and the motivations of their followers.
The Denial of Death
Ernest Becker
Analyzes how the fear of death influences human behavior, culture, and psychological motivations.
Save The Cat!
Blake Snyder
A popular screenwriting guide that provides a formula for crafting compelling stories and characters.
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.
The General Theory of Employment, Interest, and Money
John Maynard Keynes
A foundational text in macroeconomics, introducing concepts like government intervention to stabilize the economy.
The Strangest Man
Graham Farmelo
A biography of physicist Paul Dirac, exploring his contributions to quantum mechanics and his unique personality.
Elements of Information Theory
Thomas M. Cover
A foundational text in information theory, covering concepts like entropy, data compression, and error correction.
More Heat than Light
Philip Mirowski
Examines the relationship between economics and physics, critiquing how economic theories have borrowed from physical sciences.
Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
Rene Girard
Explores Girard’s theories on mimetic desire, scapegoating, and the origins of human culture.
Einstein's Dreams
Alan Lightman
A fictional exploration of Einstein’s thoughts on time, presenting a series of imaginative vignettes on the nature of time.
Bloodlands
Timothy Snyder
Chronicles the mass atrocities committed in Eastern Europe during WWII, focusing on the impact of Nazi and Soviet policies.
Elements of the Theory of Computation
Harry Lewis
A textbook on computational theory, focusing on algorithms, complexity, and formal languages.
The Penguin Russian Course
J. L. I. Fennell
A comprehensive guide to learning Russian, covering grammar, vocabulary, and conversational skills.
The Diary of Anais Nin
Anais Nin
A personal diary capturing Nin’s thoughts, emotions, and reflections on relationships and her artistic life.
Concepts of Particle Physics
Kurt Gottfried
An introductory guide to the fundamental concepts and theories in particle physics, intended for non-specialists.
The Geometric Universe
S. A. Huggett
Explores the role of geometry in understanding the physical universe, covering key mathematical concepts and their applications.
The Beat of a Different Drum
Jagdish Mehra
A biography of physicist Richard Feynman, exploring his contributions to science and his unique personality.
Gauge Theories Of Strong, Weak, And Electromagnetic Interactions
Chris Quigg
A comprehensive guide to gauge theory and particle interactions, intended for advanced readers in physics.
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