Tristan Harris
Former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, focused on ethical tech.
14 books recommended
The 4-Hour Workweek
Tim Ferriss
Offers strategies for lifestyle design, including automation and outsourcing, to achieve financial freedom and escape the 9-to-5 work culture.
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).
Brave New World
Aldous Huxley
A dystopian novel that explores the consequences of technology, consumerism, and state control on society.
1984
George Orwell
A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism, surveillance, and state control.
Amusing Ourselves to Death
Neil Postman
Critiques the impact of television and mass media on public discourse, arguing that entertainment values undermine serious communication.
Winners Take All
Anand Giridharadas
Critiques philanthropy and the elite’s approach to solving social issues, arguing that it often reinforces inequality.
The Attention Merchants
Tim Wu
Explores how advertisers capture our attention in an increasingly digital world, discussing the implications on privacy and society.
The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing
Al Ries
Presents foundational marketing principles for building successful brands and avoiding common pitfalls.
Metaphors We Live By
George Lakoff
Examines how metaphors shape our thinking and language, showing their influence on perception and behavior.
Bury the Chains
Adam Hochschild
A historical account of the British abolitionist movement, highlighting the fight to end slavery.
Wherever You Go, There You Are
Jon Kabat-Zinn
A guide to mindfulness meditation, focusing on being present and finding peace in the moment.
Words That Work
Frank Luntz
Discusses the power of language in shaping public opinion and provides insights into effective communication.
Don't Shoot the Dog!
Karen Pryor
A guide to behavior modification using positive reinforcement, with applications in both animals and humans.
Technopoly
Neil Postman
Critiques the overreliance on technology in society and its impact on human values and relationships.
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