Tyler Cowen
Economist and author known for his broad intellectual interests and economic commentary.
54 books recommended
The Founders
Jimmy Soni
Chronicles the early days of PayPal, detailing how the company's founders transformed online payments and influenced Silicon Valley.
Golden Gates
Conor Dougherty
Examines the housing crisis in California, discussing the social and economic factors contributing to housing inequality.
Working Backwards
Colin Bryar
Shares Amazon's leadership principles and operational strategies that have contributed to its success.
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.
Here Comes Everybody
Clay Shirky
Discusses how social media and digital technologies enable collective action and transform society.
The Glass Bead Game
Hermann Hesse
A philosophical novel about intellectual pursuits and self-discovery, set in a fictional, utopian society.
Wikinomics
Don Tapscott
Explores how mass collaboration is transforming business, focusing on the power of open innovation.
The Revolt of The Public and the Crisis of Authority in the New Millennium
Martin Gurri
Analyzes the impact of digital media on public dissent and the erosion of traditional authority structures.
Spastic Diplegia--Bilateral Cerebral Palsy
Lily Collison
A practical guide for individuals and families dealing with spastic diplegia, offering insights and advice on management and care.
The Decadent Society
Ross Gregory Douthat
Analyzes the current state of Western society, suggesting that stagnation and decadence are threatening progress.
The Infinite Machine
Camila Russo
Chronicles the development of Ethereum, exploring the rise of cryptocurrency and its impact on finance.
The Book of Disquiet
Fernando Pessoa
A fragmented collection of introspective reflections, capturing themes of solitude, existential angst, and introspection.
Free to Move
Ilya Somin
Advocates for greater freedom of movement across borders, discussing the economic and moral benefits of open immigration policies.
Social Democratic Capitalism
Lane Kenworthy
Analyzes the social democratic model, discussing its benefits and challenges in promoting economic equality and growth.
The Ideas Industry
Daniel W. Drezner
Analyzes the rise of public intellectuals and the influence of think tanks in shaping modern political discourse.
Frank Ramsey
Cheryl Misak
Chronicles the life of Frank Ramsey, a philosopher and mathematician whose work influenced economics and logic.
Individualism and Economic Order
F. A. Hayek
A series of essays on economics and political philosophy, defending individualism and free-market principles.
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