Vienna - How the City of Ideas Created the Modern World

Author: Richard Cockett Publication Date: November 2023 It’s a dense read— packed with details, a roll call of many names and achievements— but one that makes you pause and reflect. It was fascinating to read about what went on between WWI and WWII, and how the immigrants of Vienna assimilated into their new homes and worked so hard to bring about change and betterment for society as a whole. Be it in education, architecture, medicine, psychology, women’s rights, politics, and more—there was room to experiment with political and social reforms. Continue reading

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The Trading Game - A Confession

Author: Gary Stevenson Publication Date: March 2024 Our world economy is shaped by a handful. Economic instability, inflation, low interest rates – they all seem to benefit one group more than the others. The rich keep getting richer, the middle class is disappearing, and poverty is increasing. Capitalism will always triumph over socialism – when you figure out how to get the most out of the system, will you ignore it? How many could resist robbing a bank when the vault is left open… and there are no consequences? Continue reading

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The Worlds I See: Curiosity, Exploration, and Discovery at the Dawn of AI

Author: Fei Fei Li Publication Date: November 2023 The autobiography of Dr. Fei-Fei Li is truly inspiring. It’s a beautiful story that makes you wonder how people like Fei-Fei—who had so little luxury and so much hardship—still carried such joy, ambition, and a deep sense of adventure. She seized every opportunity presented to her and made the most of them. The unwavering support of her parents and their belief in her is deeply touching. It’s clear this played a vital role in shaping who she is today and what she has accomplished. Continue reading

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Revenge of the Tipping Point: Overstories, Superspreaders and the Rise of Social Engineering

Author: Malcom Gladwell Publication Date: October 2024 Another informative and thought-provoking book by Malcolm Gladwell. He talks about how locations and communities can introduce patterns of similarity, and how a person’s beliefs and behaviors can shift completely when trying to integrate or fit in. It only takes a few people, sometimes just one or two—to cause massive change. They can shape movements, tilt perceptions, or even turn society upside down. The stories in this book were very interesting. Continue reading

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Determined - The Science of Life without Free Will

Author: Robert M. Sapolsky Publication Date: October 2023 Where does your aversion to things, animals, or even certain people come from? Why do you behave in a particular way and avoid behaving in another? Are you responsible for all your actions and the choices you make? Or is it all biology? This is the main topic of this book Determined – Is there free will? And if there is NO free will, are we just machines driven by our physiology? Continue reading

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