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Ryan Shea

Tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Stacks, focusing on building decentralized applications.

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41 books recommended

Sapiens

Sapiens

Yuval Noah Harari

Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.

Recommended by: 22 People
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Shoe Dog

Shoe Dog

Phil Knight

The memoir of Nike's co-founder, recounting the early days of Nike and the challenges of building a global brand.

Recommended by: 16 People
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Snow Crash

Snow Crash

Neal Stephenson

A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.

Recommended by: 13 People
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The Alchemist

The Alchemist

Paulo Coelho

A philosophical novel that follows a young shepherd on a journey to find his personal legend and understand the meaning of life.

Recommended by: 11 People
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AI Superpowers

AI Superpowers

Kai-Fu Lee

Explores the rise of artificial intelligence in China and the US, and how it will shape the global future.

Recommended by: 9 People
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Finite and Infinite Games

Finite and Infinite Games

James Carse

Discusses the distinction between finite games (with clear winners and losers) and infinite games (focused on ongoing play and evolution).

Recommended by: 9 People
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The Black Swan

The Black Swan

Nassim Nicholas Taleb

Examines the impact of rare, unpredictable events and how they shape the world.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Skin in the Game

Skin in the Game

Nassim Taleb

Discusses the importance of risk-sharing and accountability in business, politics, and everyday life.

Recommended by: 7 People
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The Beginning of Infinity

The Beginning of Infinity

David Deutsch

Explores the nature of scientific progress, knowledge, and the potential for human advancement.

Recommended by: 7 People
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The Sovereign Individual

The Sovereign Individual

James Dale Davidson

Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Fooled by Randomness

Fooled by Randomness

Nassim Taleb

Explores the role of chance in life and business, emphasizing the importance of understanding randomness in financial markets and decision-making.

Recommended by: 6 People
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Lifespan

Lifespan

David Sinclair

Explores the science of aging and longevity.

Recommended by: 6 People
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The Moon Is a Harsh Mistress

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.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Stranger

The Stranger

Albert Camus

A novel exploring existentialist themes through the indifferent protagonist Meursault, who is detached from social norms.

Recommended by: 5 People
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The Prince

The Prince

Niccolò Machiavelli

A classic treatise on political power, exploring strategies for gaining and maintaining control.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Predictably Irrational

Predictably Irrational

Dan Ariely

Investigates the hidden forces that shape our decisions, revealing that human behavior often defies logical economic models.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Dealers of Lightning

Dealers of Lightning

Michael A. Hiltzik

Chronicles the history of Xerox PARC, where groundbreaking technologies like the PC and Ethernet were developed.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Exhalation

Exhalation

Ted Chiang

A collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories exploring themes of time, free will, and identity.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Way of the Superior Man

The Way of the Superior Man

David Deida

Explores masculine identity and spirituality, offering insights on relationships, purpose, and personal growth.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Book of Why

The Book of Why

Judea Pearl

Discusses the science of causation and how understanding causality can transform fields like AI, economics, and medicine.

Recommended by: 3 People
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