Technology & Science
The Double Helix
James D. Watson
A personal and candid account of the discovery of the structure of DNA, revealing the human side of scientific breakthroughs, complete with ambition, rivalry, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge.
The Story of Human Language
John McWhorter
Explore the fascinating journey of human language, from its origins in Africa to the 6,000 diverse languages spoken today. Discover how languages change, mix, and evolve, and what the future holds for the world's linguistic landscape.
Radical Technologies
Adam Greenfield
A critical exploration of the technologies that shape our daily lives, from smartphones and the Internet of Things to artificial intelligence and cryptocurrencies. It examines how these technologies mediate our experiences, condition our choices, and remake our understanding of space and time, while also raising important questions about power, control, and the future of society.
The Space Barons
Christian Davenport
A captivating exploration of Elon Musk and Jeff Bezos's ambitious endeavors to revolutionize space travel and colonize the cosmos. Discover the dramatic struggles, technological innovations, and budding rivalry that fuel their quest to make space accessible to the masses and push human space travel beyond government limits.
Life 3.0
Max Tegmark
Explore the profound questions surrounding the future of life in the age of artificial intelligence. From the potential for AI to reshape our society and economy to the existential risks it poses, this book delves into the most important conversation of our time: how can we ensure that AI benefits humanity and helps us flourish?
No Filter
Sarah Frier
An inside look at the rise of Instagram, from its humble beginnings as a photo-sharing app to its current status as a cultural phenomenon and a powerful force in the business world. Explore the decisions made by its founders, Kevin Systrom and Mike Krieger, and the impact of Instagram on society, marketing, and even personal identity.
Learning Agile
Andrew Stellman
An engaging guide to understanding and implementing Agile methodologies. Learn how to improve team dynamics, build better software, and embrace change through Scrum, XP, Lean, and Kanban.
The Future Normal
Rohit Bhargava
Explore the trends and innovations that will shape our lives in the coming decade. From multiversal identities and immersive entertainment to certified media and new approaches to health and work, discover how humanity will adapt and thrive in the future normal.