Technology & Science
The Climate Book
Greta Thunberg
A comprehensive and authoritative guide to climate change, bringing together the knowledge of leading scientists, writers, and thinkers to provide essential information and inspire action. From the deep history of carbon dioxide to the potential for practical utopias, this book explores the interconnected crises facing our planet and offers a roadmap for a more sustainable future.
The Demon-Haunted World
Carl Sagan
In The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan explores the importance of critical thinking and scientific skepticism in a world increasingly filled with pseudoscience and superstition. He champions the scientific method as a tool for understanding the universe and challenges readers to question claims, demand evidence, and embrace reason in the face of irrationality.
The Four
Scott Galloway
An incisive analysis of the strategies, power, and cultural impact of the four most influential companies in the world: Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google. Discover how these tech giants have reshaped business, society, and our daily lives, and what it takes to thrive in the age of the Four.
The God Equation
Michio Kaku
A quest to find the ultimate theory, a single framework that would unite all the forces of the cosmos and choreograph everything from the motion of the expanding universe to the most minute dance of subatomic particles. The challenge was to write an equation whose mathematical elegance would encompass the whole of physics.
The Hidden Life of Trees
Peter Wohlleben
Delve into the fascinating world of trees and uncover their hidden social lives. Discover how trees communicate, form friendships, and support each other in a complex and interconnected ecosystem. A captivating exploration of the forest, revealing the wonders of nature and the importance of preserving our woodlands.
The Secret World of Weather
Tristan Gooley
An exploration of weather signs found in nature, focusing on microclimates and local observations to understand present, past, and future weather patterns. It encourages readers to look beyond conventional weather forecasts and connect with the weather through their senses and surroundings.
Rare: The High-Stakes Race to Satisfy Our Need for the Scarcest Metals on Earth
Keith Veronese
This book delves into the fascinating world of rare and precious metals, exploring their unique scientific properties, their critical role in modern technology, and the complex, often conflict-ridden, global race to extract and control them. From the depths of the Earth's crust to the geopolitical battlegrounds, it uncovers the hidden stories behind the elements that power our smartphones, cars, and future innovations, revealing the true cost and challenges of our insatiable demand for these scarce resources.
Architects of Intelligence
Martin Ford
Dive into the cutting edge of artificial intelligence with 'Architects of Intelligence,' a compelling collection of interviews with the world's most prominent AI research scientists and entrepreneurs. Martin Ford, a renowned futurist, guides readers through deep conversations on topics ranging from the latest breakthroughs in deep learning and the pursuit of Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) to the profound economic and societal implications of AI, including job displacement, ethical concerns, and the potential for superintelligence. This book offers a unique, insider's perspective on the future of AI, revealing the diverse and often conflicting views of the minds shaping our technological destiny.