Nassim Taleb
Risk analyst and author known for his work on probability, uncertainty, and "black swan" events.
80 books recommended

Thinking, Fast and Slow
Daniel Kahneman
Explores the two systems of human thought—fast, intuitive thinking and slow, deliberate reasoning—analyzing how biases shape decisions and behavior.

Zero to One
Peter Thiel & Blake Masters
Emphasizes building unique companies that create new markets, focusing on independent thinking, avoiding competition, and driving innovation.

Hopping over the Rabbit Hole
Anthony Scaramucci
A memoir and guide on thriving in the finance industry, emphasizing resilience and strategic thinking for entrepreneurs.

Seeking Wisdom
Peter Bevelin
A multidisciplinary guide to improving thinking and decision-making, drawing from psychology, philosophy, and science.

Scale
Geoffrey West
Examines the underlying mathematical principles governing growth and sustainability in organisms, cities, and companies.

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.

Deep Learning
Ian Goodfellow
Machine learning, Neural networks, AI algorithms

Alchemy
Rory Sutherland
Argues that unconventional thinking and psychological insights can solve complex problems in business and life, beyond pure data analysis.

The Count of Monte Cristo
Alexandre Dumas
A tale of betrayal, revenge, and redemption, following the journey of Edmond Dantès.

Good Calories, Bad Calories
Gary Taubes
Challenges conventional dietary wisdom, advocating for a low-carb, high-fat diet based on scientific research.

The Dao of Capital
Mark Spitznagel
Combines Austrian economics with Daoist philosophy, offering a unique perspective on investing and risk.

The Bitcoin Standard
Saifedean Ammous
Discusses the economic theory behind Bitcoin, exploring its potential as a global currency.

Market Wizards
Jack D. Schwager
Interviews with top traders, sharing insights into their strategies, risk management, and approaches to success in financial markets.

Blueprint
Nicholas A. Christakis
Discusses the role of genetics and social structures in shaping human behavior, advocating for a biological approach to sociology.

The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
John Coates
Examines how the body's physiological responses impact decision-making in high-stress financial environments.

The Invisible Gorilla
Christopher F. Chabris
Examines cognitive biases and perceptual illusions, showing how our minds can miss obvious information.

Elements of Information Theory
Thomas M. Cover
A foundational text in information theory, covering concepts like entropy, data compression, and error correction.

A New Kind of Science
Stephen Wolfram
Explores the concept of computational systems, proposing new ways to understand science and complex systems.

The Blank Slate
Steven Pinker
Challenges the idea of the human mind as a blank slate, arguing for the role of biology in shaping personality and behavior.

Bull!
Maggie Mahar
A history of the 1982-2000 stock market bull run, analyzing factors that contributed to the boom and its eventual end.
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