Technology & Science
The Hour Between Dog and Wolf
John Coates
Explore the hidden biological factors behind financial risk-taking and market booms and busts. Delve into the world of Wall Street traders and discover how hormones like testosterone and cortisol influence decision-making, leading to both irrational exuberance and crippling pessimism. A fascinating look at the intersection of biology, psychology, and the financial markets.
The Inevitable
Kevin Kelly
Kevin Kelly outlines twelve technological forces that are not only transforming our lives but are also inevitable. From becoming to cognifying, flowing to screening, he reveals how these deep trends can be understood and embraced to create a more desirable future.
The Inflamed Mind
Edward Bullmore
Explore the groundbreaking connection between inflammation and depression in "The Inflamed Mind." Professor Edward Bullmore challenges conventional thinking, revealing how the immune system impacts mental health and offering a radical new approach to understanding and treating depression. Discover the science that could revolutionize our understanding of the mind-body connection.
The Internet Is Not What You Think It Is
Justin E. H. Smith
A critical exploration of the internet, examining its historical roots, philosophical implications, and potential dangers. The book delves into the nature of attention in the digital age, the extractive economy of data, and the challenges to human freedom posed by algorithms and surveillance.
The Janus Point
Julian Barbour
The Janus Point presents a groundbreaking exploration of time, challenging conventional wisdom and offering a new perspective on the universe's origins and evolution. Julian Barbour tackles fundamental questions about the nature of time, entropy, and the Big Bang, inviting readers to ponder the deepest mysteries of existence.
The Knowledge
Lewis Dartnell
A guide for survivors of an apocalypse, detailing the essential knowledge needed to rebuild a technologically advanced civilization. It covers everything from agriculture and medicine to power generation and communication, providing a blueprint for a rebooting civilization.
The Language Instinct
Steven Pinker
An exploration of the human language faculty, arguing that it is an innate instinct shaped by evolution, similar to how spiders know how to spin webs. Pinker challenges common misconceptions about language and delves into the science behind how our minds create and understand language.
The Laws of Thermodynamics
Peter Atkins
Explore the fundamental laws of thermodynamics in this concise introduction. Understand the properties of energy, its transformation, and its profound role in the universe, from steam engines to the processes of life. Discover the molecular significance of temperature and the concept of entropy, and gain a deeper understanding of the forces that drive the world around us.