Technology & Science
How Music Got Free
Stephen Witt
A deep dive into the untold story of the digital piracy revolution, focusing on the invention of the MP3, the rise of Napster, and the individuals who shaped the landscape of music distribution in the digital age. From German engineers to American music executives and the pirates themselves, this book explores the complex web of technology, business, and culture that transformed the music industry forever.
How to Create a Mind
Ray Kurzweil
Ray Kurzweil explores the secrets of the human mind, presenting his pattern recognition theory of mind (PRTM) and its implications for artificial intelligence. He argues that understanding the neocortex will allow us to vastly extend our own intelligence and create even more intelligent machines, offering a compelling vision of the future of AI and its potential to revolutionize our world.
Human + Machine
Paul R. Daugherty
Explore how artificial intelligence is transforming businesses and reshaping the relationship between humans and machines. Discover how leading companies are reimagining their processes, creating new roles, and achieving unprecedented productivity gains through human-machine collaboration. This book provides a roadmap for navigating the age of AI and unlocking the full potential of your workforce.
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.
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 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.
Makers
Chris Anderson
An exploration of the Maker Movement and its potential to revolutionize manufacturing and entrepreneurship. It delves into the democratization of the tools of production, the rise of makerspaces, and the impact of open-source principles on the physical world, envisioning a future where individuals can bring their ideas to life and create a new industrial revolution.
Move Fast and Break Things
Jonathan Taplin
A critical examination of the immense power wielded by tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon, and how their dominance impacts culture, democracy, and the livelihoods of artists and creators. It delves into the libertarian philosophies that underpin these companies and explores the consequences of their unchecked influence on society.