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Tristan Harris

Former Google design ethicist and co-founder of the Center for Humane Technology, focused on ethical tech.

Center for Humane Tech

14 books recommended

The 4-Hour Workweek

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.

Recommended by: 22 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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Brave New World

Brave New World

Aldous Huxley

A dystopian novel that explores the consequences of technology, consumerism, and state control on society.

Recommended by: 7 People
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1984

1984

George Orwell

A dystopian novel that explores the dangers of totalitarianism, surveillance, and state control.

Recommended by: 7 People
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Amusing Ourselves to Death

Amusing Ourselves to Death

Neil Postman

Critiques the impact of television and mass media on public discourse, arguing that entertainment values undermine serious communication.

Recommended by: 5 People
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Winners Take All

Winners Take All

Anand Giridharadas

Critiques philanthropy and the elite’s approach to solving social issues, arguing that it often reinforces inequality.

Recommended by: 4 People
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The Attention Merchants

The Attention Merchants

Tim Wu

Explores how advertisers capture our attention in an increasingly digital world, discussing the implications on privacy and society.

Recommended by: 3 People
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The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

The 22 Immutable Laws of Marketing

Al Ries

Presents foundational marketing principles for building successful brands and avoiding common pitfalls.

Recommended by: 3 People
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Metaphors We Live By

Metaphors We Live By

George Lakoff

Examines how metaphors shape our thinking and language, showing their influence on perception and behavior.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Bury the Chains

Bury the Chains

Adam Hochschild

A historical account of the British abolitionist movement, highlighting the fight to end slavery.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Wherever You Go, There You Are

Wherever You Go, There You Are

Jon Kabat-Zinn

A guide to mindfulness meditation, focusing on being present and finding peace in the moment.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Words That Work

Words That Work

Frank Luntz

Discusses the power of language in shaping public opinion and provides insights into effective communication.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Don't Shoot the Dog!

Don't Shoot the Dog!

Karen Pryor

A guide to behavior modification using positive reinforcement, with applications in both animals and humans.

Recommended by: 2 People
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Technopoly

Technopoly

Neil Postman

Critiques the overreliance on technology in society and its impact on human values and relationships.

Recommended by: 1 Person
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