Technology & Science
Information Doesn’t Want to Be Free
Cory Doctorow
A compelling exploration of copyright in the digital age, arguing that digital locks ultimately harm creators and investors by handing control to distributors. Doctorow offers insightful analysis and practical strategies for artists and entrepreneurs navigating the complexities of the internet and its regulations.
Inheritance
Sharon Moalem
A groundbreaking exploration of how our genes are constantly being modified by our experiences, and how these changes can be passed down to future generations. This book delves into the fascinating intersection of genetics, epigenetics, and the human experience, revealing how our choices, environment, and even our ancestors' lives can shape our genetic destiny.
Innumeracy
John Allen Paulos
A witty and insightful exploration of innumeracy, the inability to understand and reason with numbers, and its far-reaching consequences in our daily lives. From stock scams to pseudoscientific beliefs, this book reveals how mathematical illiteracy affects our understanding of the world and empowers readers to develop a more quantitative way of thinking.
Let There Be Water
Seth M. Siegel
A deep dive into how Israel solved its water crisis and became a world leader in water technology, offering a model for other nations facing similar challenges. Discover the innovative strategies, policies, and technologies that transformed a desert nation into a water superpower.
Life at the Speed of Light
J. Craig Venter
In "Life at the Speed of Light," J. Craig Venter, a pioneer in genomic research, explores the merging of computer codes and the codes that program life. From Schrödinger's insights to the creation of the first synthetic cell, Venter illuminates the incredible progress made in understanding and manipulating DNA, offering a glimpse into a future where biology is digitized and life can be recreated and transmitted at the speed of light. This book delves into the profound implications of synthetic biology and the dawn of an era of biological design.
Liftoff
Eric Berger
An inside look at the tumultuous early years of SpaceX, revealing the incredible challenges and near-failures that shaped Elon Musk's groundbreaking space venture. From scrappy beginnings to the brink of collapse, discover the untold stories of the team who risked everything to revolutionize the aerospace industry and pursue the audacious goal of sending humans to Mars.
Losing Earth
Nathaniel Rich
A gripping report on the climate catastrophe we are now experiencing, and how the chance to save the planet was missed thirty years ago. Nathaniel Rich tells the story of a group of scientists, activists, and political advisors who recognized the disastrous acceleration of global warming in the late 1970s and knew what to do about it. This is the story of how those efforts tragically failed, and how our present failures will seal the fate of the planet in the near future.
Losing the Signal
Jacquie McNish
A riveting account of the rise and fall of BlackBerry, detailing the innovative technology, the ambitious leaders, and the missteps that led to its decline. From its humble beginnings to its global dominance and eventual eclipse by competitors, this is a story of ambition, innovation, and the fast-paced world of technology.