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15 books recommended

Originals

Originals

Adam Grant

Examines how individuals can champion new ideas and how leaders can fight groupthink to allow creativity to flourish.

Recommended by: 11 People
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Atomic Habits

Atomic Habits

James Clear

Provides practical strategies for building good habits and breaking bad ones, focusing on small but powerful changes.

Recommended by: 9 People
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The Fountainhead

The Fountainhead

Ayn Rand

A novel exploring the struggle between individualism and collectivism through the story of an innovative architect.

Recommended by: 9 People
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Elon Musk

Elon Musk

Ashlee Vance

A biography of Elon Musk, detailing his journey through Tesla, SpaceX, and other ventures, exploring his influence on technology and entrepreneurship.

Recommended by: 4 People
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Our Final Invention

Our Final Invention

James Barrat

Examines the potential risks of artificial intelligence, warning about the dangers of unchecked AI development.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Station Eleven

Station Eleven

Emily St. John Mandel

A post-apocalyptic novel that follows the lives of survivors after a global pandemic, exploring themes of art, resilience, and humanity.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The Uninhabitable Earth

The Uninhabitable Earth

David Wallace-Wells

A stark warning about the potential catastrophic effects of climate change on the planet.

Recommended by: 2 People
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The Biggest Bluff

The Biggest Bluff

Maria Konnikova

A psychologist’s journey into the world of poker, exploring how decision-making and risk can be applied to life.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck

Mark Manson

A self-help book that challenges conventional advice on happiness, advocating for embracing life’s challenges and focusing on what truly matters.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Immune

Immune

Philipp Dettmer

An accessible, illustrated guide to the immune system and how it protects us.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Dream Teams

Dream Teams

Shane Snow

Examines what makes successful teams by analyzing the dynamics of teamwork and collaboration.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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TED Talks

TED Talks

Chris Anderson

Shares tips and insights on delivering impactful public speeches.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Option B

Option B

Sheryl Sandberg

A guide to resilience in the face of life’s challenges, drawing from Sandberg’s own experiences.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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A Little History of the World

A Little History of the World

E. H. Gombrich

Engaging summary of world history for young readers.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Barking Up the Wrong Tree

Eric Barker

Self-help guide on unconventional strategies for success and happiness.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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