Ryan Shea
Tech entrepreneur and co-founder of Stacks, focusing on building decentralized applications.
41 books recommended
Sapiens
Yuval Noah Harari
Explores the evolution of Homo sapiens, examining how biology, myths, and revolutions have shaped civilizations and propelled humanity forward.
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.
Snow Crash
Neal Stephenson
A fast-paced sci-fi novel that explores a dystopian future dominated by virtual reality and mega-corporations.
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.
AI Superpowers
Kai-Fu Lee
Explores the rise of artificial intelligence in China and the US, and how it will shape the global future.
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).
The Black Swan
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
Examines the impact of rare, unpredictable events and how they shape the world.
Skin in the Game
Nassim Taleb
Discusses the importance of risk-sharing and accountability in business, politics, and everyday life.
The Beginning of Infinity
David Deutsch
Explores the nature of scientific progress, knowledge, and the potential for human advancement.
The Sovereign Individual
James Dale Davidson
Discusses the impact of digital revolution on society, predicting shifts in economics, government, and personal freedom.
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.
Lifespan
David Sinclair
Explores the science of aging and longevity.
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 Stranger
Albert Camus
A novel exploring existentialist themes through the indifferent protagonist Meursault, who is detached from social norms.
The Prince
Niccolò Machiavelli
A classic treatise on political power, exploring strategies for gaining and maintaining control.
Predictably Irrational
Dan Ariely
Investigates the hidden forces that shape our decisions, revealing that human behavior often defies logical economic models.
Dealers of Lightning
Michael A. Hiltzik
Chronicles the history of Xerox PARC, where groundbreaking technologies like the PC and Ethernet were developed.
Exhalation
Ted Chiang
A collection of thought-provoking science fiction stories exploring themes of time, free will, and identity.
The Way of the Superior Man
David Deida
Explores masculine identity and spirituality, offering insights on relationships, purpose, and personal growth.
The Book of Why
Judea Pearl
Discusses the science of causation and how understanding causality can transform fields like AI, economics, and medicine.
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