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Anand Giridharadas
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Knopf
Winners Take All : The Elite Charade of Changing the World
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"Winners Take All" is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the impact of globalization, the role of the elite in shaping it, and how they often mask their self-interest as philanthropy. Anand Giridharadas' insider account provides an eye-opening perspective on how the elite rebrand themselves as champions for social change, while perpetuating inequality. This book calls on both the elite and the general public to work towards building a more just and equitable society by creating robust institutions that uphold democratic values. Highly recommended for anyone interested in understanding the intersection of power, politics, and media in the modern world.
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Michael Lewis
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W.
W.
Norton
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Company
Flash Boys : A Wall Street Revolt
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Four years after his #1 bestseller The Big Short, Michael Lewis returns to Wall Street to report on a high-tech predator stalking the equity markets.Flash Boys is about a small group of Wall Street guys who figure out that the U.S. stock market has been rigged for the benefit of insiders and that, post–financial crisis, the markets have become not more free but less, and more controlled by the big Wall Street banks. Working at different firms, they come to this realization separately; but after they discover one another, the flash boys band together and set out to reform the financial markets. This they do by creating an exchange in which high-frequency trading—source of the most intractable problems—will have no advantage whatsoever.The characters in Flash Boys are fabulous, each completely different from what you think of when you think “Wall Street guy.” Several have walked away from jobs in the financial sector that paid them millions of dollars a year. From their new vantage point they investigate the big banks, the world’s stock exchanges, and high-frequency trading firms as they have never been investigated, and expose the many strange new ways that Wall Street generates profits.The light that Lewis shines into the darkest corners of the financial world may not be good for your blood pressure, because if you have any contact with the market, even a retirement account, this story is happening to you. But in the end, Flash Boys is an uplifting read. Here are people who have somehow preserved a moral sense in an environment where you don’t get paid for that; they have perceived an institutionalized injustice and are willing to go to war to fix it.
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Karl Marx, Friedrich Engels, Robert C. Tucker |
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Norton
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The Marx-Engels Reader
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The Marx-Engels Reader is a must-read for anyone interested in Marxist thought and ideology. This anthology contains the most essential writings of Marx and Engels that provide a detailed understanding of historical materialism, the labor theory of value, and socialism. The book is a great resource for students, scholars, and anyone interested in political theory.
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Nate Silver
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Penguin
The Signal and the Noise : Why So Many Predictions Fail-but Some Don't
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The Signal and the Noise is a must-read for individuals interested in understanding the art and science of predictions. Nate Silver draws from his experience as a blogger, political forecaster, and founder of website FiveThirtyEight to explore the importance of probability and uncertainty in making predictions. Beyond the importance of probability, Silver emphasizes the importance of humility and hard work in prediction. Silver's unique style of presenting his findings, including an analysis of the most successful forecasters in a range of areas, makes the book an informative and entertaining read.
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Jacqueline Novogratz
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Rodale
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The Blue Sweater : Bridging the Gap Between Rich and Poor in an Interconnected World
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This book is a great read for anyone interested in understanding the complexities of global poverty and the challenges of traditional charity. It offers a new perspective on philanthropy, introducing the concept of "patient capital," which aims to make individuals self-sufficient. The book is also a call to action that challenges us to rethink our engagement with the world, and provides gripping stories and unforgettable characters. The author, Jacqueline Novogratz, is a practical idealist who has devoted her life to tackling poverty. She shares her personal journey from a young idealist in Africa to creating a trailblazing organization that is changing millions of lives.
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Rana Foroohar
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Currency
Makers And Takers - The Rise Of Finance And The Fall Of American Business
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Is Wall Street bad for Main Street America?"A well-told exploration of why our current economy is leaving too many behind." — The New York TimesIn looking at the forces that shaped the 2016 presidential election, one thing is much of the population believes that our economic system is rigged to enrich the privileged elites at the expense of hard-working Americans. This is a belief held equally on both sides of political spectrum, and it seems only to be gaining momentum. A key reason, says Financial Times columnist Rana Foroohar, is the fact that Wall Street is no longer supporting Main Street businesses that create the jobs for the middle and working class. She draws on in-depth reporting and interviews at the highest rungs of business and government to show how the “financialization of America”—the phenomenon by which finance and its way of thinking have come to dominate every corner of business—is threatening the American Dream. Now updated with new material explaining how our corrupted financial system propelled Donald Trump to power, Makers and Takers explores the confluence of forces that has led American businesses to favor balance-sheet engineering over the actual kind, greed over growth, and short-term profits over putting people to work. From the cozy relationship between Wall Street and Washington, to a tax code designed to benefit wealthy individuals and corporations, to forty years of bad policy decisions, she shows why so many Americans have lost trust in the system, and why it matters urgently to us all. Through colorful stories of both “Takers,” those stifling job creation while lining their own pockets, and “Makers,” businesses serving the real economy, Foroohar shows how we can reverse these trends for a better path forward.
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Daniel J. Levitin
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Dutton
Weaponized Lies : How to Think Critically in the Post-Truth Era
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It's raining fringe theories, fake news, and pseudo-facts. These lies are getting repeated. New York Times bestselling author Daniel Levitin shows how to disarm these socially devastating inventions and get the American mind back on track. Here are the fundamental lessons in critical thinking (previously published as A Field Guide to Lies) that we need to know and share now. Investigating numerical misinformation, Daniel Levitin shows how mishandled statistics and graphs can give a grossly distorted perspective and lead us to terrible decisions. Wordy arguments on the other hand can easily be persuasive as they drift away from the facts in an appealing yet misguided way. The steps we can take to better evaluate news, advertisements, and reports are clearly detailed. Ultimately, Levitin turns to what underlies our ability to determine if something is true or false: the scientific method. He grapples with the limits of what we can and cannot know. Case studies are offered to demonstrate the applications of logical thinking to quite varied settings, spanning courtroom testimony, medical decision making, magic, modern physics, and conspiracy theories. This urgently needed book enables us to avoid the extremes of passive gullibility and cynical rejection. As Levitin attests: Truth matters. A post-truth era is an era of willful irrationality, reversing all the great advances humankind has made. Euphemisms like "fringe theories," "extreme views," "alt truth," and even "fake news" can literally be dangerous. Let's call lies what they are and catch those making them in the act.
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David de Jong
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Harpercollins
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Nazi Billionaires : The Dark History of Germany's Wealthiest Dynasties
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‘Lucid and damning … an absorbing – and infuriating – tale of complicity, coverup and denial’ PATRICK RADDEN KEEFE, author of EMPIRE OF PAINA groundbreaking investigation of how the Nazis helped German tycoons make billions from the horrors of the Third Reich and World War II – and how the world allowed them to get away with it. In 1946, Günther Quandt – patriarch of Germany’s most iconic industrial empire, a dynasty that today controls BMW – was arrested for suspected Nazi collaboration. Quandt claimed that he had been forced to join the party by his arch-rival, propaganda minister Joseph Goebbels, and the courts acquitted him. But Quandt lied. And his heirs, and those of other Nazi billionaires, have only grown wealthier in the generations since, while their reckoning with this dark past remains incomplete at best. Many of them continue to control swaths of the world economy, owning iconic brands whose products blanket the globe. The brutal legacy of the dynasties that dominated Daimler-Benz, cofounded Allianz and still control Porsche, Volkswagen and BMW has remained hidden in plain sight – until now.In this landmark work, investigative journalist David de Jong reveals the true story of how Germany’s wealthiest business dynasties amassed untold money and power by abetting the atrocities of the Third Reich. Using a wealth of untapped sources, de Jong shows how these tycoons seized Jewish businesses, procured slave labourers and ramped up weapons production to equip Hitler’s army as Europe burnt around them. Most shocking of all, de Jong exposes how the wider world’s political expediency enabled these billionaires to get away with their crimes, covering up a bloodstain that defiles the German and global economy to this day.
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Francis Fukuyama
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Profile
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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This book would be a good read for someone who wants to understand the historical and political origins of current political affairs. Fukuyama provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of political order, drawing from different disciplines such as economics, anthropology and geography. His insightful perspectives on the evolution of human societies and politics, make the book an essential guide for anyone interested in political science and history.
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
William
Morrow
Freakonomics : A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything
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Which is more dangerous, a gun or a swimming pool? What do schoolteachers and sumo wrestlers have in common? Why do drug dealers still live with their moms? How much do parents really matter? What kind of impact did Roe v. Wade have on violent crime? These may not sound like typical questions for an economist to ask. But Steven D. Levitt is not a typical economist. He is a much heralded scholar who studies the stuff and riddles of everyday life-; from cheating and crime to sports and child rearing-; and whose conclusions regularly turn the conventional wisdom on its head. He usually begins with a mountain of data and a simple, unasked question. Some of these questions concern life-and-death issues; others have an admittedly freakish quality. Thus the new field of study contained in this book: freakonomics.Through forceful storytelling and wry insight, Levitt and co-author Stephen J. Dubner show that economics is, at root, the study of incentives-; how people get what they want, or need, especially when other people want or need the same thing. In "Freakonomics," they set out to explore the hidden side of ... well, everything. The inner workings of a crack gang. The truth about real-estate agents. The myths of campaign finance. The telltale marks of a cheating schoolteacher. The secrets of the Ku Klux Klan.What unites all these stories is a belief that the modern world, despite a surfeit of obfuscation, complication, and downright deceit, is not impenetrable, is not unknowable, and-; if the right questions are asked-; is even more intriguing than we think. All it takes is a new way of looking. Steven Levitt, through devilishly clever and clear-eyed thinking, shows how to seethrough all the clutter."Freakonomics" establishes this unconventional premise: If morality represents how we would like the world to work, then economics represents how it actually does work. It is true that readers of this book will be armed with enough riddles and stories to last a thousand cocktail parties. But "Freakonomics" can provide more than that. It will literally redefine the way we view the modern world.(front flap)
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Tim Harford
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Abacus
The Logic Of Life : Uncovering the New Economics of Everything
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Truly eye-opening . . . There is almost no situation that Harford cannot dissect with his sharp economist's tools . . . economics has never been this cool' NEW STATESMANIf humans are so clever, why do we smoke and gamble, or take drugs, or fall in love? Is this really rational behaviour? And how come your idiot boss is so overpaid? In fact, the behaviour of even the unlikeliest of individuals - prostitutes, drug addicts, racists and revolutionaries - complies with economic logic, taking into account future costs and benefits, even if we don't quite realise it. We are rational beings after all.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Farrar,
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Hot, Flat, and Crowded : Why We Need a Green Revolution--And How It Can Renew America
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In this brilliant, essential book, Pulitzer Prize-winning author Thomas L. Friedman speaks to America's urgent need for national renewal and explains how a green revolution can bring about both a sustainable environment and a sustainable America. Friedman explains how global warming, rapidly growing populations, and the expansion of the world’s middle class through globalization have produced a dangerously unstable planet--one that is "hot, flat, and crowded." In this Release 2.0 edition, he also shows how the very habits that led us to ravage the natural world led to the meltdown of the financial markets and the Great Recession. The challenge of a sustainable way of life presents the United States with an opportunity not only to rebuild its economy, but to lead the world in radically innovating toward cleaner energy. And it could inspire Americans to something we haven't seen in a long time--nation-building in America--by summoning the intelligence, creativity, and concern for the common good that are our greatest national resources. Hot, Flat, and Crowded is classic Thomas L. Friedman: fearless, incisive, forward-looking, and rich in surprising common sense about the challenge--and the promise--of the future.
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Irene Yuan Sun
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Harvard
Business
Review
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The Next Factory Of The World - How Chinese Investment Is Reshaping Africa
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Recommendation: This book provides a comprehensive analysis of how Chinese investments are transforming the African continent. It offers a unique perspective on the realities of factories, cloth and clothing industry, steel production, governance, and the potential for growth. If you are interested in understanding the impact of Chinese investment in Africa, this book is a must-read.
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Daniel Markovits
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Penguin
The Meritocracy Trap
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The Meritocracy Trap is a thought-provoking wake-up call that challenges the notion of meritocracy as a virtuous system and discusses its role in perpetuating economic inequality and social division. This book is a must-read for those seeking to understand the impact of meritocracy on society and is sure to provoke a fascinating debate on the meaning of true equality and fairness.
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Naomi Klein
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Penguin
No Is Not Enough : Defeating the New Shock Politics
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No Is Not Enough is a timely and necessary examination of the political and social landscape, exploring the rise of extremism and shock tactics. Klein's analysis is both incisive and accessible, offering readers a toolkit for resistance and a path towards a better world. A must-read for those seeking practical hope in these surreal and challenging times.
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Scott Patterson
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Crown
Currency
Dark Pools: The Rise of the Machine Traders and the Rigging of the U.S. Stock Market
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For the inquisitive mind intrigued by behind-the-scenes financial machinations, "Dark Pools" is a must-read. It's not just a technical deep-dive, but a narrative thriller that unveils how the geniuses who aimed to democratize the stock market with technology inadvertently spawned uncontrollable trading monsters. This book offers you a front-row seat to the digital transformation of Wall Street and the ethical quandaries it presents.
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Felix Martin
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Vintage
Money : The Unauthorised Biography
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Money: The Unauthorised Biography is a must-read for anyone interested in the history and workings of money. Felix Martin's book offers a fresh perspective on the conventional narrative of money's roots to reveal its true origins and power dynamics. The book's vivid storytelling takes readers on a journey through history, giving them a comprehensive understanding of money's role in shaping societies. Its most distinct feature is its ability to critically examine the legitimacy and manipulation of money, turning traditional monetary theories on their head. Readers would praise the book for its unique, informative, easy-to-read, and thought-provoking content.
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Daron Acemoğlu, James A. Robinson |
Crown
Currency
Why Nations Fail : The Origins of Power, Prosperity, and Poverty
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If you're intrigued by the monumental question of what makes countries thrive or dive, "Why Nations Fail" could prove to be an enlightening read. Daron Acemoglu and James Robinson weave an accessible narrative brimming with historical cases, arguing that a nation's fortunes hinge on its political and economic institutions. It's a rigorous yet digestible analysis that prompts reflection on global inequality, and it may very well shift your perspective on how countries can foster prosperity for their citizens.
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Anna Rosling Rönnlund, Ola Rosling, Hans Rosling |
Sceptre
Factfulness: Ten Reasons We're Wrong About the World – And Why Things Are Better Than You Think
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Recommendation: Hey there, curious reader! Looking for a book that will challenge your worldview and uncover the hidden truth about the state of our world? Factfulness is exactly what you need. With captivating anecdotes and a refreshing dose of optimism, Hans Rosling tackles our tendency to believe in outdated assumptions and highlights the ten instincts that cloud our judgment. You'll be amazed as you discover just how much better things are than you think. Prepare to be inspired, enlightened, and ready to face the future with a newfound perspective. Happy reading!
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Joseph E. Stiglitz
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Penguin
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Globalization and Its Discontents Revisited : Anti-Globalization in the Era of Trump
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This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding the current state of our global economy and political system. Stiglitz provides insightful analysis and presents thoughtful solutions for tackling the issues of globalization, making it accessible for general readership. The book's greatest strength lies in its ability to clearly illustrate how globalization is linked to various social problems, including inequality and environmental degradation. While Stiglitz's views may be contentious, his expertise and authority in the field provide a refreshing alternative voice to mainstream economic thinking.
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Andrew Ross Sorkin
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Penguin
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Too Big to Fail : The Inside Story of How Wall Street and Washington Fought to Save the Financial System--and Themselves
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This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the 2008 financial crisis and its impact on the world. It provides an in-depth look at the events leading up to the crisis, as well as behind-the-scenes insights into the decisions made by key players in finance and politics. The book's unique and distinctive feature is the author's unprecedented access to these players, providing a blow-by-blow account of the crisis that is both gripping and informative.
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You Yenn Teo
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January
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This Is What Inequality Looks Like (Second Edition)
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This book—an ethnography of inequality—addresses these questions. Formed by a series of essays, they are written to be read individually, but have been arranged to be read as a totality and in sequence. Each aims to accomplish two things: first, to introduce a key aspect of the experience of being low-income in contemporary Singapore. Second, to illustrate how people’s experiences are linked to structural conditions of inequality.
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Robert M. Gates
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Knopf
Exercise of Power : American Failures, Successes, and a New Path Forward in the Post-Cold War World
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From the former secretary of defense and author of the acclaimed #1 best-selling memoir, Duty, a candid, sweeping examination of power in all its manifestations, and how it has been exercised, for good and bad, by American presidents in the post-Cold War world.Since the end of the Cold War, the global perception of the United States has progressively morphed from dominant international leader to disorganized entity, seemingly unwilling to accept the mantle of leadership or unable to govern itself effectively. Robert Gates argues that this transformation is the result of the failure of political leaders to understand the complexity of American power, its expansiveness, and its limitations. He makes clear that the successful exercise of power is not limited to the use of military might or the ability to coerce or demand submission, but must encompass as well diplomacy, economics, strategic communications, development assistance, intelligence, technology, ideology, and cyber. By analyzing specific challenges faced by the American government in the post-Cold War period--Iran, Iraq, Afghanistan, North Korea, Syria, Libya, Russia, China and others--Gates deconstructs the ways in which leaders have used the instruments of power available to them. With forthright judgments of the performance of past presidents and their senior-most advisors, first-hand knowledge, and insider stories, Gates argues that U.S. national security in the future will require learning, and abiding by, the lessons of the past, and re-creating those capabilities that the misuse of power has cost the nation.
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Stephen J. Dubner
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January
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2011
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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Review: Superfreakonomics is a fascinating exploration of unconventional economic principles that will challenge your preconceived notions. Levitt and Dubner dive deep into controversial topics, presenting mind-bending truths that are backed by unexpected economic insights. From discussing the surprising risks of walking drunk to the intriguing dynamics between prostitutes and policemen, this book will keep you engaged from start to finish. Prepare to have your perspective shifted and your assumptions shattered as you explore the hidden side of societal issues.
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Milton Friedman, Friedrich A. Hayek |
University
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The Road to Serfdom
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The Road to Serfdom is a must-read for anyone interested in political philosophy, intellectual and cultural history, and economics. This book explores the dangers of state control over the means of production, and how the collectivist idea of empowering government with increasing economic control would inevitably lead not to utopia but to the horrors of Nazi Germany and Fascist Italy. F.A. Hayek's timeless meditation on the relation between individual liberty and government authority is an arresting call to all well-intentioned planners and socialists, democrat and liberal at heart to stop, look and listen.
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Max H. Bazerman
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Harper
Business
Better, Not Perfect: A Realist's Guide to Maximum Sustainable Goodness
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This book is for anyone who wants to make ethical choices and have a positive impact on the world without striving for perfection. Max Bazerman offers a refreshing perspective that focuses on being better rather than perfect, providing a prescriptive roadmap to maximize your pleasure while minimizing pain. With a combination of philosophy and psychology, this down-to-earth guide will help you clarify your goals and find greater satisfaction in doing good with your limited time on the planet. Dive in and start making a difference today!
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Jane Mayer
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Doubleday
Dark Money : The Hidden History of the Billionaires Behind the Rise of the Radical Right
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"Dark Money" is an eye-opening exposé of how a handful of billionaires and their extremist views have successfully transformed America's political landscape. Mayer's meticulous research and in-depth interviews provide a vivid portrait of a new oligarchy that has amassed unfathomable wealth and power, using it to push their personal agendas and widen economic inequality in the United States. If you care about American democracy and want to understand why it is eroding, "Dark Money" is a must-read.
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Sendhil Mullainathan, Eldar Shafir |
Picador
Scarcity : The New Science of Having Less and How It Defines Our Lives
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Scarcity is a must-read for those struggling to manage with less than they need. Mullainathan and Shafir's cutting-edge research highlights the distinct psychology of scarcity and how it affects decision making in all aspects of life. The book provides insightful solutions for individuals and organizations to better manage scarcity and achieve greater satisfaction and success.
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Eduardo Galeano
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Serpent's
Tail
Open Veins of Latin America : Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent
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s/t: Five Centuries of the Pillage of a Continent"A superbly written, excellently translated, and powerfully persuasive exposé which all students of Latin American and U.S. history must read."--Choice"Well written and passionately stated, this is an intellectually honest and valuable study."--Library Journal"A dazzling barrage of words and ideas."--History
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Stephen J. Dubner, Steven D. Levitt |
Harpercollins
Superfreakonomics : Global Cooling, Patriotic Prostitutes, and Why Suicide Bombers Should Buy Life Insurance
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Superfreakonomics could be a good read for curious minds who are fascinated by unconventional and thought-provoking ideas. With its revolutionary research and original studies, this book challenges our existing beliefs and offers fresh insights into how the world functions. From exploring the surprising link between climate change and prostitution to proposing unconventional solutions for suicide bombers, Superfreakonomics stimulates critical thinking and invites readers to question commonly accepted norms. Whether you're interested in economics or simply enjoy exploring unconventional topics, this book is bound to expand your perspective and ignite stimulating conversations.
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James Rickards
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Penguin
The Death of Money : The Coming Collapse of the International Monetary System
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The Death of Money is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the current state of the global economy. Rickards offers an insightful analysis of the fundamental problem of the international monetary system, and provides a bracing warning of the potential financial warfare, deflation, hyperinflation, and market collapse, that lies ahead. With real-life examples and practical advice, Rickards shows us how we can prepare for the coming death of money and make informed decisions about our investments. A must-read for investors, policy makers, and anyone concerned about the future of the global economy.
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William Drozdiak
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W.
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Norton
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Fractured Continent : Europe's Crises and the Fate of the West
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The dream of a United States of Europe is unraveling in the wake of several crises now afflicting the continent. The single Euro currency threatens to break apart amid bitter arguments between rich northern creditors and poor southern debtors. Russia is back as an aggressive power, annexing Crimea, supporting rebels in eastern Ukraine, and waging media and cyber warfare against the West. Marine Le Pen’s National Front won a record 34 percent of the French presidential vote despite the election of Emmanuel Macron. Europe struggles to cope with nearly two million refugees who fled conflicts in the Middle East and North Africa. Britain has voted to leave the European Union after forty-three years, the first time a member state has opted to quit the world’s leading commercial bloc. At the same time, President Trump has vowed to pursue America First policies that may curtail U.S. security guarantees and provoke trade conflicts with its allies abroad.These developments and a growing backlash against globalization have contributed to a loss of faith in mainstream ruling parties throughout the West. Voters in the United States and Europe are abandoning traditional ways of governing in favor of authoritarian, populist, and nationalist alternatives, raising a profound threat to the future of our democracies.In Fractured Continent, William Drozdiak, the former foreign editor of The Washington Post, persuasively argues that these events have dramatic consequences for Americans as well as Europeans, changing the nature of our relationships with longtime allies and even threatening global security. By speaking with world leaders from Brussels to Berlin, Rome to Riga, Drozdiak describes the crises. the proposed solutions, and considers where Europe and America go from here. The result is a timely character- and narrative-driven book about this tumultuous phase of contemporary European history.
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Milan Vaishnav
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Harper
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When Crime Pays : Money and Muscle in Indian Politics
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Michael J. Sandel
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The Tyranny of Merit: What's Become of the Common Good?
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This book could be a good read for someone who is questioning the fairness of our society and seeking a deeper understanding of the consequences of meritocracy. Michael J. Sandel challenges the prevailing belief in individual success and invites us to consider the role of luck in shaping our lives. With empathy and insight, he explores the impact of inequality and offers an alternative approach to thinking about success that is more inclusive and focused on the common good. A thought-provoking read that will make you question your own assumptions and reflect on the values we hold as a society.
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Peter Zeihan
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Harper
Business
Disunited Nations : The Scramble for Power in an Ungoverned World
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This non-fiction book sheds light on how the world is moving away from the international system, causing shifts in power structures around the world. The author gives predictions of the rise and fall of different countries, and argues that smaller, competing powers and economic systems will become the norm. This book is recommended for those interested in geopolitics, global affairs, and international relations. Readers can expect controversial insights and counterintuitive arguments that challenge the status quo.
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Pyotr Kropotkin
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Anarchist Communism
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The humane yet devastating critique of how modern society is organized with the brutal few clinging onto their wealth and privileges at the expense of the manyPeter Kropotkin's anarchist texts had a fundamental impact on 19th and 20th century radicals of all kinds. These essays from T he Conquest of Bread are bravura examples of his optimistic and angry vision of a world in which the just actions of the many can destroy the grip of the few.Throughout history, some books have changed the world. They have transformed the way we see ourselves - and each other. They have inspired debate, dissent, war and revolution. They have enlightened, outraged, provoked and comforted. They have enriched lives--and upended them. Now Penguin brings you a new set of the acclaimed Great Ideas, a curated library of selections from the works of the great thinkers, pioneers, radicals and visionaries whose ideas shook civilization and helped make us who we are.
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Daniel Yergin
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The Quest : Energy, Security, and the Remaking of the Modern World
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Selected by The New York Times Book Review as a Notable Book of the Year In this gripping account of the quest for the energy that our world needs, Daniel Yergin continues the riveting story begun in his Pulitzer Prize-winning book, The Prize. A master storyteller as well as a leading energy expert, Yergin shows us how energy is an engine of global political and economic change. It is a story that spans the energies on which our civilization has been built and the new energies that are competing to replace them. From the jammed streets of Beijing to the shores of the Caspian Sea, from the conflicts in the Mideast to Capitol Hill and Silicon Valley, Yergin takes us into the decisions that are shaping our future.The drama of oil-the struggle for access, the battle for control, the insecurity of supply, the consequences of use, its impact on the global economy, and the geopolitics that dominate it-continues to profoundly affect our world.. Yergin tells the inside stories of the oil market and the surge in oil prices, the race to control the resources of the former Soviet empire, and the massive mergers that transformed the landscape of world oil. He tackles the toughest questions: Will we run out of oil? Are China and the United States destined to come into conflict over oil? How will a turbulent Middle East affect the future of oil supply?Yergin also reveals the surprising and sometimes tumultuous history of nuclear and coal, electricity, and the "shale gale" of natural gas, and how each fits into the larger marketplace. He brings climate change into unique perspective by offering an unprecedented history of how the field of climate study went from the concern of a handful of nineteenth- century scientists preoccupied with a new Ice Age into one of the most significant issues of our times.He leads us through the rebirth of renewable energies and explores the distinctive stories of wind, solar, and biofuels. He offers a perspective on the return of the electric car, which some are betting will be necessary for a growing global economy.The Quest presents an extraordinary range of characters and dramatic stories that illustrate the principles that will shape a robust and flexible energy security system for the decades to come. Energy is humbling in its scope, but our future requires that we deeply understand this global quest that is truly reshaping our world.
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Slavoj Žižek
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Like A Thief In Broad Daylight : Power in the Era of Post-Humanity
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Like A Thief In Broad Daylight is a thought-provoking book that appeals to those interested in technology and society. Zizek's insightful analysis of the implications of technological advancement on our society will keep the reader captivated. With a deep understanding of philosophy and technology, Zizek provides a unique perspective on how these two domains intersect in our daily lives. It is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of technology on humanity.
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David Graeber
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Allen
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Bullshit Jobs - A Theory
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This book is a must-read for anyone who has ever questioned the purpose and value of their job. With a sharp wit and insightful analysis, David Graeber delves into the paradox of our time: the rise of meaningless jobs that drain our energy and contribute nothing to society. Through compelling stories and rigorous research, Graeber shines a light on the hidden consequences of our obsession with work, offering a fresh perspective on the world of labor and inspiring readers to reevaluate their own roles in the system. Prepare to have your assumptions challenged and your mind opened with this thought-provoking exploration of bullshit jobs.
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Max Weber, Talcott Parsons, Anthony Giddens |
Routledge
The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism
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Max Weber's best-known and most controversial work, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism , first published in 1904, remains to this day a powerful and fascinating read. Weber's highly accessible style is just one of many reasons for his continuing popularity. The book contends that the Protestant ethic made possible and encouraged the development of capitalism in the West. Widely considered as the most informed work ever written on the social effects of advanced capitalism, The Protestant Ethic and the Spirit of Capitalism holds its own as one of the most significant books of the twentieth century. The book is one of those rare works of scholarship which no informed citizen can afford to ignore.
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Bruno Maçães
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Belt and Road : A Chinese World Order
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- This book is a must-read for those interested in understanding China's Belt and Road strategy, its impact on the world economy, and its potential to reshape global politics and values.
- Bruno Macaes provides a comprehensive exploration of the history, achievements, and complexity of the Belt and Road initiative, uncovering its significance beyond power projection and profit.
- Readers will gain valuable insights into whether this ambitious geopolitical initiative could challenge Western political values and emerge as the defining story of the century.
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Catherine Belton
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William
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Putin's People : How the KGB Took Back Russia and Then Took on the West
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A chilling and revelatory expose of the KGB’s renaissance, Putin’s rise to power, and how Russian black cash is subverting the world.In Putin’s People, former Moscow correspondent and investigative journalist Catherine Belton reveals the untold story of how Vladimir Putin and his entourage of KGB men seized power in Russia and built a new league of oligarchs.Through exclusive interviews with key inside players, Belton tells how Putin’s people conducted their relentless seizure of private companies, took over the economy, siphoned billions, blurred the lines between organised crime and political powers, shut down opponents, and then used their riches and power to extend influence in the West.In a story that ranges from Moscow to London, Switzerland and Trump’s America, Putin’s People is a gripping and terrifying account of how hopes for the new Russia went astray, with stark consequences for its inhabitants and, increasingly, the world.
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Francis Fukuyama
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The Origins of Political Order : From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
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Recommended for history enthusiasts seeking political insight. Provides a broad overview of the development of political institutions from tribal societies to modern states. The book compares the development of political institutions in different parts of the world and provides insight into the challenges faced by developing countries. It also raises questions about the nature of politics and democracy.
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Samuel P. Huntington
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The Third Wave : Democratization in the Late Twentieth Century
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Between 1974 and 1990 more than thirty countries in southern Europe, Latin America, East Asia, and Eastern Europe shifted from authoritarian to democratic systems of government. This global democratic revolution is probably the most important political trend in the late twentieth century. In The Third Wave, Samuel P. Huntington analyzes the causes and nature of these democratic transitions, evaluates the prospects for stability of the new democracies, and explores the possibility of more countries becoming democratic. The recent transitions, he argues, are the third major wave of democratization in the modem world. Each of the two previous waves was followed by a reverse wave in which some countries shifted back to authoritarian government. Using concrete examples, empirical evidence, and insightful analysis, Huntington provides neither a theory nor a history of the third wave, but an explanation of why and how it occurred. Factors responsible for the democratic trend include the legitimacy dilemmas of authoritarian regimes; economic and social development; the changed role of the Catholic Church; the impact of the United States, the European Community, and the Soviet Union; and the "snowballing" change in one country stimulating change in others. Five key elite groups within and outside the nondemocratic regime played roles in shaping the various ways democratization occurred. Compromise was key to all democratizations, and elections and nonviolent tactics also were central. New democracies must deal with the "torturer problem" and the "praetorian problem" and attempt to develop democratic values and processes. Disillusionment with democracy, Huntington argues, is necessary to consolidating democracy. He concludes the book with an analysis of the political, economic, and cultural factors that will decide whether or not the third wave continues. Several "Guidelines for Democratizers" offer specific, practical suggestions for initiating and carrying out reform. Huntington's emphasis on practical application makes this book a valuable tool for anyone engaged in the democratization process. At this volatile time in history, Huntington's assessment of the processes of democratization is indispensable to understanding the future of democracy in the world.
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Yuval Levin
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The Fractured Republic - Renewing AmericaÕs Social Contract in the Age of Individualism
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The Fractured Republic offers an insightful critique of the current political climate in America and argues for a return to a more decentralized society where families, communities, and local institutions play a more prominent role in shaping our lives. Yuval Levin challenges both the left and the right's nostalgia for past eras, arguing that we need to forge a new path forward that embraces diversity, dynamism, and individualism while also supporting local institutions to promote social order and unity. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in revitalizing American democracy and finding new solutions to our greatest challenges.
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The Second Machine Age : Work, Progress, and Prosperity in a Time of Brilliant Technologies
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In recent years, Google’s autonomous cars have logged thousands of miles on American highways and IBM’s Watson trounced the best human Jeopardy! players. Digital technologies—with hardware, software, and networks at their core—will in the near future diagnose diseases more accurately than doctors can, apply enormous data sets to transform retailing, and accomplish many tasks once considered uniquely human.In The Second Machine Age MIT’s Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee—two thinkers at the forefront of their field—reveal the forces driving the reinvention of our lives and our economy. As the full impact of digital technologies is felt, we will realize immense bounty in the form of dazzling personal technology, advanced infrastructure, and near-boundless access to the cultural items that enrich our lives.Amid this bounty will also be wrenching change. Professions of all kinds—from lawyers to truck drivers—will be forever upended. Companies will be forced to transform or die. Recent economic indicators reflect this shift: fewer people are working, and wages are falling even as productivity and profits soar.Drawing on years of research and up-to-the-minute trends, Brynjolfsson and McAfee identify the best strategies for survival and offer a new path to prosperity. These include revamping education so that it prepares people for the next economy instead of the last one, designing new collaborations that pair brute processing power with human ingenuity, and embracing policies that make sense in a radically transformed landscape.A fundamentally optimistic book, The Second Machine Age alters how we think about issues of technological, societal, and economic progress.
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Duff Mcdonald ( DA FU MAI KE TANG NA )
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The Firm - The Story Of McKinsey And Its Secret Influence On American Business
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It ranks among the unquestioned laws of American big business over the last half century: If you want to be taken seriously, you hire McKinsey & Company. FOUNDED IN 1926, McKINSEY CAN LAY CLAIM to the following partial list of accomplishments: its consultants have ushered in waves of structural, financial, and technological change to the nation s best organizations; they remapped the power structure within the White House; they even revo-lutionized business schools. In this book, star financial journalist Duff McDonald shows just how, in becoming an indispensable part of decision making at the highest levels, McKinsey has done nothing less than set the course of American capitalism. But he also answers the question that s on the mind of anyone who has ever heard the word McKinsey: Are they worth it? After all, just as McKinsey can be shown to have helped invent most of the tools of modern management, the company was also involved with a number of striking failures. Its consultants were on the scene when General Motors drove itself into the ground, and they were Kmart s advisers when the retailer tumbled into disarray. They played a critical role in building the bomb known as Enron. McDonald is one of the few journalists to have not only parsed the record but also penetrated the culture of McKinsey itself a corporate mandarin elite whose methods have been compared (by oth-ers and by themselves) to those of the Jesuits or the U.S. Marines. They feel so strongly about themselves that they have insisted on a proper noun where one need not exist. To an outsider, they are a consulting firm. To themselves, simply, The Firm. This revealing book uncovers the inner workings of what just might be the most influential private organization in America.
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Ai Superpowers : China, Silicon Valley, and the New World Order
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1. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the impact of AI on the global landscape. Kai-Fu Lee's expertise and insights provide a comprehensive analysis of the AI race between China and Silicon Valley. Through his unique perspective as an AI expert, he explores the profound changes that AI will bring to both blue-collar and white-collar jobs, and offers potential solutions for the future.
2. For those seeking to grasp the scope and implications of AI technology, this book offers a detailed examination of how AI will shape the job market. Lee's in-depth knowledge and clear explanations make this complex topic accessible to all readers. With its thought-provoking analysis, AI Superpowers will leave you with a fresh understanding of the forthcoming AI revolution and the importance of international cooperation in addressing its challenges.
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Having And Being Had
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An incisive collection from award-winning author Eula Biss,
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Industrial-Strength Denial : Eight Stories of Corporations Defending the Indefensible, from the Slave Trade to Climate Change
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This book is recommended for those who want to understand how corporations prioritize profits over people and the environment, leading to denial and harmful consequences. The book delves into eight campaigns of denial, which are recounted in an epic tour showcasing group dynamics of delusion and deception. The author, an environmental attorney, combines deeply researched insight from her cross-examination of coal industry witnesses and psychological research to reveal how corporations create tribalism, power, conflict, anonymity, social norms, market ideology, and money.
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