Peter Thiel
Venture capitalist and entrepreneur with investments across tech and biotech, known for contrarian views.
29 books recommended
The Hard Thing About Hard Things
Ben Horowitz
Practical advice on building and leading startups, focusing on tough decisions, leadership, and resilience, with insights from Horowitz’s entrepreneurial journey.
Atlas Shrugged
Ayn Rand
A philosophical novel that explores a dystopian United States where private businesses suffer under increasingly burdensome laws and regulations.
Holy Bible
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The sacred text of Christianity, encompassing teachings, stories, and doctrines central to the faith.
Originals
Adam Grant
Examines how individuals can champion new ideas and how leaders can fight groupthink to allow creativity to flourish.
Anna Karenina
Leo Tolstoy
A tragic love story set in 19th-century Russia, exploring themes of love, infidelity, and social change.
The Sovereign Individual
James Dale Davidson
Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.
7 Powers
Hamilton Helmer
Provides a framework for creating lasting competitive advantages, focusing on strategic business principles.
The Diamond Age
Neal Stephenson
A science fiction novel set in a future with advanced nanotechnology, exploring themes of education, society, and technology's impact.
Ego Is the Enemy
Ryan Holiday
Discusses how ego can hinder personal and professional growth, advocating for humility and discipline.
Cryptonomicon
Neal Stephenson
A complex novel weaving themes of cryptography, history, and treasure hunts across multiple timelines.
The Master and Margarita
Mikhail Bulgakov
A satirical novel blending fantasy and reality, exploring themes of power, freedom, and good vs. evil.
Capital in the Twenty-First Century
Thomas Piketty
An analysis of wealth and income inequality in modern economies.
Things Hidden Since the Foundation of the World
Rene Girard
Explores Girard’s theories on mimetic desire, scapegoating, and the origins of human culture.
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World
Edward Shepherd Creasy
Analyzes fifteen battles that shaped world history, examining their causes and consequences.
Bloodlands
Timothy Snyder
Chronicles the mass atrocities committed in Eastern Europe during WWII, focusing on the impact of Nazi and Soviet policies.
The Decadent Society
Ross Gregory Douthat
Analyzes the current state of Western society, suggesting that stagnation and decadence are threatening progress.
Paradise Lost
John Milton
An epic poem about the biblical story of the Fall of Man, exploring themes of free will and redemption.
Discourses on Livy
Niccolò Machiavelli
Analyzes the political theories of ancient Rome, using Livy’s history as a basis to discuss republican governance and power.
100 Plus
Sonia Arrison
Explores the science and ethics of life extension, envisioning a future where people live beyond 100 years.
Dangerous
Milo Yiannopoulos
The author’s controversial political commentary on free speech and social issues.
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