Technology & Science
The Omnivore's Dilemma
Michael Pollan
In 'The Omnivore's Dilemma,' Michael Pollan explores the complex and often contradictory world of food production and consumption in America. He investigates the ecological, ethical, and health implications of our modern diet, tracing the journey of four meals from their origins to our plates. A thought-provoking exploration of what it means to eat in the 21st century.
The One Device
Brian Merchant
A deep dive into the making of the iPhone, exploring the technologies, people, and scientific breakthroughs that converged to create the world's most ubiquitous device. From the secret labs at Apple to the factories in China, this book uncovers the hidden history and global impact of the iPhone.
The Overstory
Richard Powers
A novel about trees and the interconnectedness of all living things. It tells the story of several characters who are drawn together to protect the world's forests.
The Particle at the End of the Universe
Sean Carroll
An exploration of the Higgs boson and its significance in particle physics, detailing the search for this elusive particle and its implications for our understanding of the universe. It delves into the world of particle physics, the Large Hadron Collider, and the scientists who have dedicated their lives to uncovering the fundamental nature of reality.
The Patient Will See You Now
Eric Topol
A groundbreaking exploration of how technology is empowering patients and transforming the future of medicine. Discover how smartphones, apps, and digital data are revolutionizing healthcare, putting you in control of your well-being and challenging traditional medical practices.
The Reality Game
Samuel Woolley
An exploration of how emerging technologies like AI and VR are being used to manipulate reality and spread disinformation, threatening democracy and human rights. The book examines the past, present, and future of computational propaganda and offers solutions for reclaiming digital spaces and safeguarding the truth.
The Red Queen
Matt Ridley
Referring to Lewis Carroll’s Red Queen, Matt Ridley explores the role of sex in humanity's strategy for outwitting its internal predators. This book answers riddles of human nature and culture, offering a new way of interpreting the human condition and how it has evolved.
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Steve Brusatte
An epic account of where dinosaurs came from, how they rose to dominance, how some of them became colossal and others developed feathers and wings and turned into birds, and then how the rest of them disappeared, ultimately paving the way for the modern world, and for us. It conveys how we’ve pieced together this story using the fossil clues that we have, and give some sense of what it’s like to be a paleontologist whose job it is to hunt for dinosaurs.