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Dive into the dynamic world of economics with our wide array of books in the Economics collection. From global financial systems to local economic policies, our selection offers insights by leading economists and scholars.
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Evan Osnos
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Random
Age of Ambition : Chasing Fortune, Truth and Faith in the New China
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A young army captain who risked execution to swim from free-market Taiwan to Communist China.A barber who made $150 million in the gambling dens of Macau. The richest woman in China, a recycling tycoon known as the ‘Wastepaper Queen’.
Age of Ambition describes some of the billion individual lives that make up China’s story – one that unfolds on remote farms, in glittering mansions, and in the halls of power of the world’s largest authoritarian regime. Together they describe the defining clash taking place today: between the individual and the Communist Party’s struggle to retain control.Here is a China infused with a sense of boundless possibility and teeming romance. Yet it is also riven by contradictions. It is the world’s largest buyer of Rolls Royces and Ferraris yet the word ‘luxury’ is banned from billboards. It has more Christians than members of the Communist Party. And why does a government that has lifted more people from poverty than any other so strictly restrain freedom of expression?Based on years of research, Age of Ambition is a stunning narrative that reveals China as we have never understood it before.
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Naomi Klein
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Penguin
This Changes Everything : Capitalism vs. the Climate
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This book is a wake-up call to the damaging effects of capitalism on our planet. Naomi Klein exposes the false narratives around the climate debate, challenging our addiction to profit and growth. By showcasing inspiring examples of global resistance, she offers a glimmer of hope for a better future. This Changes Everything is an urgent and essential read for anyone seeking to understand and address the climate crisis.
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Matthew Syed
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Harper
Perennial
Bounce : Mozart, Federer, Picasso, Beckham, and the Science of Success
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“A cutting edge dissection—and ultimate destruction—of the myth of innate talent in the pursuit of excellence. Syed synthesizes his evidence with the precision of an academic, writes with the fluidity of a journalist, and persuades with the drive of a sportsman. Read this book now—before its too late. There are no excuses!” — Mark Thomas, Professor of Evolutionary Genetics, University College London In the vein of the international bestselling Freakonomics , award-winning journalist Matthew Syed reveals the hidden clues to success—in sports, business, school, and just about anything else that you’d want to be great at. Fans of Predictably Irrational and Malcolm Gladwell’s The Tipping Point will find many interesting and helpful insights in Bounce .
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Jonathan Taplin
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Pan
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Move Fast and Break Things : How Facebook, Google and Amazon Have Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy
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- If you're curious about the impact of tech giants like Facebook, Google, and Amazon on our culture and democracy, "Move Fast and Break Things" is a must-read. Jonathan Taplin provides a powerful history lesson, revealing how these companies have amassed political power comparable to Big Oil and Big Pharma. This thought-provoking book sheds light on the reallocation of revenue from creators to monopolies, and challenges us to consider the future of digital platforms.
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William Dalrymple
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Bloomsbury
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The Anarchy : The Relentless Rise of the East India Company
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"The Anarchy" by William Dalrymple is an exceptionally well-researched book that offers a detailed and compelling account of how the East India Company rose to power in India. Dalrymple's narration is captivating, and readers are guaranteed to learn a great deal about India's history. It is an excellent read for people who enjoy non-fiction literature, history, and politics.
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Michael Lewis
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Norton
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Company
Moneyball (Movie Tie-In Edition) (Movie Tie-In Editions)
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Moneyball is an eye-opening read for sports fans who want to gain insight into how game-changing strategies emerged in baseball. The book is informative, analytical, and easy to read, as Michael Lewis explains the non-traditional approaches that have led to a winning formula for success. Whether a baseball fan or not, readers will appreciate learning how innovation and new thinking can overcome traditional models, even in this age-old sport.
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Noam C J Chomsky
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Penguin
Optimism Over Despair
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This book would be a good read for individuals interested in understanding the root causes of social and political issues affecting the world today. Noam Chomsky's analysis of topics such as neoliberalism, refugee crisis, and US electoral system provides a deeper understanding of the challenges faced by society. Chomsky's emphasis on embracing optimism and activism in the face of these challenges makes this book a source of inspiration for those seeking to make positive social change.
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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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This book is a must-read for anyone who is concerned about the growing wealth inequality and the struggles faced by the middle and working class. Rana Foroohar's insightful exploration of the financialization of America exposes the corrupt system that prioritizes short-term profits over the well-being of the people. Through compelling stories and interviews, she paints a vivid picture of how Wall Street's influence has eroded the American Dream. Foroohar's analysis provides a call to action, urging us to challenge the status quo and work towards a more equitable future.
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Paul Hawken
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Penguin
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Drawdown : The Most Comprehensive Plan Ever Proposed to Roll Back Global Warming
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This book provides a comprehensive and well-researched set of realistic solutions to climate change. It offers 100 techniques and practices to reduce carbon emissions and achieve drawdown. The solutions range from well-known clean energy approaches to lesser-known practices such as educating girls in lower-income countries and land use practices that pull carbon out of the air. The book promises cascading benefits to human health, security, prosperity, and well-being. It is the ideal environmental sciences textbook, but too interesting and inspiring to be called a textbook.
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Rutger Bregman
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Bloomsbury
Humankind : A Hopeful History
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It's a belief that unites the left and right, psychologists and philosophers, writers and historians. It drives the headlines that surround us and the laws that touch our lives. From Machiavelli to Hobbes, Freud to Dawkins, the roots of this belief have sunk deep into Western thought. Human beings, we're taught, are by nature selfish and governed by self-interest.Humankind makes a new argument: that it is realistic, as well as revolutionary, to assume that people are good. The instinct to cooperate rather than compete, trust rather than distrust, has an evolutionary basis going right back to the beginning of Homo sapiens. By thinking the worst of others, we bring out the worst in our politics and economics too.In this major book, internationally bestselling author Rutger Bregman takes some of the world's most famous studies and events and reframes them, providing a new perspective on the last 200,000 years of human history. From the real-life Lord of the Flies to the Blitz, a Siberian fox farm to an infamous New York murder, Stanley Milgram's Yale shock machine to the Stanford prison experiment, Bregman shows how believing in human kindness and altruism can be a new way to think – and act as the foundation for achieving true change in our society.It is time for a new view of human nature.
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Thomas L. Friedman
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Penguin/allen
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The World is Flat : A Brief History of the Globalized World in the Twenty-first Century
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This book is an eye-opening analysis of how globalization has changed the world's economic and political landscape. It highlights the emergence of India, China, and other nations as key players in the global market and the challenges posed by increasingly rapid technological advancements. It's a must-read for anyone interested in the global economy and how it affects nations, companies, communities, and individuals.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
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Penguin
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A History of Economics : The Past as the Present
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A book explaining the history of economics; including the powerful and vested interests which moulded the theories to their financial advantage; as a means of understanding modern economics.
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Wall Street legend and bestselling author Jim Rogers offers investing insights and economic, political, and social analysis, drawing on lessons and observations from his lifetime in the markets. Jim Rogers, whose entertaining accounts of his travels around the world--studying the markets from Russia to Singapore from the ground up--has enthralled readers, investors and Wall Street aficionados for decades. In his engaging memoir Street Smarts, Rogers offers pithy commentary from a lifetime of adventure, from his early years growing up a naïve kid in Demopolis, Alabama, to his fledgling career on Wall Street, to his cofounding of the wildly successful Quantum Fund.In Street Smarts, Rogers takes us through the highlights of his life in the financial markets, from his school days at Yale and Oxford--where despite the fact that he didn’t have enough money to afford the appropriate pair of shoes, he coxed the crew and helped to win the Oxford-Cambridge Boat Race as well as the Thames Cup, the first of his three Guiness World Records--to his first heady taste of Wall Street in the mid-1960s, and his years helping to run the most successful hedge fund on Wall Street.In the course of his new book, Rogers offers often surprising observations on how the world works–-and what trends he sees in the future. The age of Wall Street, Rogers claims, when the finance industry drove 25% of America’s growth, is over. Tomorrow’s economy will be driven by those who make things--food, energy, goods and consumables. He explains why Asia will be the dominant economic force in the twenty-first century, and discusses why America and the European Union are in decline, and what we need to do to right our economy and society.
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Kerry Brown
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Tauris
CEO, China : The Rise of Xi Jinping
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CEO China could be a captivating read for those interested in understanding the inner workings of China's political power and the man behind it all. Kerry Brown's investigative work provides an insightful look into the rise of Xi Jinping, his background, and his efforts to shape a new China. The book covers a wide range of topics, from regional power struggles and business dealings to the state of political corruption in China. Brown's writing style makes the book easy to read, even for those unfamiliar with the intricacies of Chinese politics. Overall, CEO China is a must-read for anyone seeking to understand the current state of power in China and its implications for the rest of the world.
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Steven Pinker
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Viking
Enlightenment Now : The Case for Reason, Science, Humanism, and Progress
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If you think the world is coming to an end, think again: people are living longer, healthier, freer, and happier lives, and while our problems are formidable, the solutions lie in the Enlightenment ideal of using reason and science.Is the world really falling apart? Is the ideal of progress obsolete? In this elegant assessment of the human condition in the third millennium, cognitive scientist and public intellectual Steven Pinker urges us to step back from the gory headlines and prophecies of doom, which play to our psychological biases. Instead, follow the data: In seventy-five jaw-dropping graphs, Pinker shows that life, health, prosperity, safety, peace, knowledge, and happiness are on the rise, not just in the West, but worldwide. This progress is not the result of some cosmic force. It is a gift of the Enlightenment: the conviction that reason and science can enhance human flourishing.Far from being a naïve hope, the Enlightenment, we now know, has worked. But more than ever, it needs a vigorous defense. The Enlightenment project swims against currents of human nature–tribalism, authoritarianism, demonization, magical thinking–which demagogues are all too willing to exploit. Many commentators, committed to political, religious, or romantic ideologies, fight a rearguard action against it. The result is a corrosive fatalism and a willingness to wreck the precious institutions of liberal democracy and global cooperation.With intellectual depth and literary flair, Enlightenment Now makes the case for reason, science, and humanism: the ideals we need to confront our problems and continue our progress.
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Erik Brynjolfsson, Andrew McAfee |
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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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Thomas C. Schelling
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Harvard
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The Strategy of Conflict : With a New Preface by the Author
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This book is ideal for anyone interested in understanding the intricacies of strategic thinking and conflict resolution. Schelling proposes a new way of looking at negotiations, war, and criminal deterrence, showing enlightening similarities between these seemingly disparate situations. This book offers insights into human psychology and helps readers understand why we behave the way we do in certain situations, making it a must-read for anyone looking to improve their negotiation skills or enhance their knowledge of game theory.
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Henry M. Paulson Jr., Barney Frank |
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On the Brink : Inside the Race to Stop the Collapse of the Global Financial System
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"On the Brink" offers an unprecedented and personal account of the catastrophic economic events in 2008 through Hank Paulson's experience as the former Secretary of the Treasury. The book humanizes the world of finance, providing readers with insights into the people and politics behind the decisions that shaped the world's impending financial Armageddon. This gripping inside story is a must-read for anyone looking for a better understanding of the global financial crisis.
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Peter Frase
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Verso
Four Futures : Life After Capitalism
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A must-read for those interested in post-capitalist scenarios. Frase's blending of social science and speculative fiction offers a unique insight into what our world could be. His analysis of the four potential futures of communism, rentism, socialism and exterminism is fascinating and thought-provoking. This book is perfect for anyone looking to broaden their understanding of the potential outcomes of our current socioeconomic system.
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Paul Dolan, Daniel Kahneman |
Plume
Happiness by Design : Change What You Do, Not How You Think
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“Bold and original.” —Daniel Kahneman, PhD, bestselling author of Thinking Fast and Slow There are a slew of books on the market dictating programs for achieving happiness, but Happiness by Design is the first to explain that happiness ultimately depends upon our experience of pleasure and purpose over time—and everyone has their own optimal balance. Combining the latest insights from economics and psychology, renowned behavior expert Paul Dolan, PhD, shows readers how to integrate his ground–breaking paradigm into a practical plan for deciding, designing, and doing the things that bring them true happiness.
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Klaus Schwab
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Penguin
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The Fourth Industrial Revolution
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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to understand the immense technological changes happening in our world and how they will shape our future. Klaus Schwab, the founder of the World Economic Forum, provides a comprehensive overview of the key technologies driving this revolution and discusses its impact on various aspects of our society. Through his insights and bold ideas, he inspires readers to actively participate in shaping a better future for all. Buckle up and get ready to unleash the power of the Fourth Industrial Revolution!
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Michael Lewis
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Penguin
The Undoing Project : A Friendship that Changed the World
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Bestselling author Michael Lewis examines how a Nobel Prize–winning theory of the mind altered our perception of reality.Forty years ago, Israeli psychologists Daniel Kahneman and Amos Tversky wrote a series of breathtakingly original studies undoing our assumptions about the decision-making process. Their papers showed the ways in which the human mind erred, systematically, when forced to make judgments about uncertain situations. Their work created the field of behavioral economics, revolutionized Big Data studies, advanced evidence-based medicine, led to a new approach to government regulation, and made much of Michael Lewis’s own work possible. Kahneman and Tversky are more responsible than anybody for the powerful trend to mistrust human intuition and defer to algorithms.The Undoing Project is about the fascinating collaboration between two men who have the dimensions of great literary figures. They became heroes in the university and on the battlefield―both had important careers in the Israeli military―and their research was deeply linked to their extraordinary life experiences. In the process they may well have changed, for good, mankind’s view of its own mind.
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Gregory Zuckerman
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Penguin
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The Greatest Trade Ever : How One Man Bet Against the Markets and Made $20 Billion
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The greatest trade ever is the thrilling story of the trader john paulson who predicted the economic crash in 2008- and made the biggest windfall in history, by gregory zuckerman. Autumn 2008. The world's finances collapse but one man makes a killing. John paulson, a softly spoken hedge-fund manager who still took the bus to work, seemed unlikely to stake his career on one big gamble. But he did - and the greatest trade ever is the story of how he realised that the sub-prime housing bubble was going to burst, making $15 billion for his fund and more than $4 billion for himself in a single year. It's a tale of folly and wizardry, individual brilliance versus institutional stupidity. John paulson made the biggest winning bet in history. And this is how he did it. 'the definitive account of a sensational trade' michael lewis, author of the big short'extraordinary, excellent' observer'a must-read for anyone fascinated by financial madness' mail on sunday'a forensic, read-in-one-sitting boo
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Scott Galloway
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Penguin
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The Four : The Hidden DNA of Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google
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The Four is a must-read for anyone interested in the tech and business world. The book takes a deep dive into the success stories behind Amazon, Apple, Facebook, and Google and uncovers the strategies that fueled their ascent. It challenges common misconceptions and highlights the factors that make these companies so influential. Readers will learn how they can apply these lessons to their own careers or businesses to achieve similar success.
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Lynda Gratton, Andrew J. Scott |
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The 100-Year Life : Living and Working in an Age of Longevity
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The 100-Year Life could be a good read for users who are seeking guidance on how to navigate the changing landscape of work and retirement. This book offers practical solutions for rethinking their finances, career, education, and relationships in a world where people are living longer and facing multiple careers. The most unique and distinctive feature is its focus on experimenting with new ways of living, working, and learning to create a shifting balance between work and leisure. This book is a wake-up call that describes what to expect and considers the choices and options that users will face, offering a hopeful and inspiring message for individuals, businesses, and governments alike.
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Jack Tatar, Chris Burniske |
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Cryptoassets: The Innovative Investor's Guide to Bitcoin and Beyond
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The innovative investor's guide to an entirely new asset class--from two experts on the cutting edgeOne of the fastest growing investment opportunities in the world today, blockchain assets such as bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies are changing the way investors think, use, and grow their money. This clear, concise, and accessible guide from two industry experts is the first book of its kind to explain this brave new world to investors who want to explore the potential of blockchain assets in their portfolios.It gives readers an understanding of how this new asset class has evolved over the last decade, as well as an actionable framework with which to evaluate new blockchain assets and position investment portfolios in the coming wave of blockchain asset innovation. Investors will learn how to securitize these assets in familiar investment vehicles and leverage multiple platforms to achieve their financial goals. This is the future of money.
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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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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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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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James C. Collins, Jerry I. Porras, Michael E. Porter |
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HBR's 10 Must Reads on Strategy (including featured article "What Is Strategy?" by Michael E. Porter)
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This book is a must-read for business owners and managers who want to take their company's strategy to the next level. Packed with insights from top experts, it will help you differentiate your company from competitors, create a vision for the future, and execute strategies effectively. With practical tips and real-life examples, it offers a comprehensive guide to strategic thinking and decision making. Don't miss out on the wisdom of Michael E. Porter and other renowned authors in this collection of essential readings on strategy.
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Irene Yuan Sun
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Harvard
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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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Amy Webb
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Publicaffairs
The Big Nine : How the Tech Titans and Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity
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A call-to-arms about the broken nature of artificial intelligence, and the powerful corporations that are turning the human-machine relationship on its head.We like to think that we are in control of the future of "artificial" intelligence. The reality, though, is that we -- the everyday people whose data powers AI -- aren't actually in control of anything. When, for example, we speak with Alexa, we contribute that data to a system we can't see and have no input into -- one largely free from regulation or oversight. The big nine corporations -- Amazon, Google, Facebook, Tencent, Baidu, Alibaba, Microsoft, IBM and Apple--are the new gods of AI and are short-changing our futures to reap immediate financial gain.In this book, Amy Webb reveals the pervasive, invisible ways in which the foundations of AI -- the people working on the system, their motivations, the technology itself -- is broken. Within our lifetimes, AI will, by design, begin to behave unpredictably, thinking and acting in ways which defy human logic. The big nine corporations may be inadvertently building and enabling vast arrays of intelligent systems that don't share our motivations, desires, or hopes for the future of humanity.Much more than a passionate, human-centered call-to-arms, this book delivers a strategy for changing course, and provides a path for liberating us from algorithmic decision-makers and powerful corporations.
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Steve Case
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Simon
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The Third Wave : An Entrepreneur's Vision of the Future
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"The Third Wave" could be a good read for individuals interested in technology and entrepreneurship. Steve Case shares his experience and insights on how entrepreneurs, through the Internet, will transform real-world sectors such as education, transportation, and healthcare. His explanation of the Third Wave of the Internet is a unique and thought-provoking concept that will make readers see the world in a different way.
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Carol J. Loomis
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Portfolio
Tap Dancing to Work : Warren Buffett on Practically Everything, 1966-2012: A Fortune Magazine Book
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Warren Buffett built Berkshire Hathaway into something remarkable— and Fortune journalist Carol Loomis had a front-row seat for it all. When Carol Loomis first mentioned a little-known Omaha hedge fund manager in a 1966 Fortune article, she didn’t dream that Warren Buffett would one day be considered the world’s greatest investor—nor that she and Buffett would quickly become close personal friends. As Buffett’s fortune and reputation grew over time, Loomis used her unique insight into Buffett’s thinking to chronicle his work for Fortune, writing and proposing scores of stories that tracked his many accomplishments—and also his occasional mistakes. Now Loomis has collected and updated the best Buffett articles Fortune published between 1966 and 2012, including thirteen cover stories and a dozen pieces authored by Buffett himself. Loomis has provided commentary about each major article that supplies context and her own informed point of view. Readers will gain fresh insights into Buffett’s investment strategies and his thinking on management, philanthropy, public policy, and even parenting. Some of the highlights include:The 1966 A. W. Jones story in which Fortune first mentioned Buffett. The first piece Buffett wrote for the magazine, 1977’s “How Inf lation Swindles the Equity Investor.” Andrew Tobias’s 1983 article “Letters from Chairman Buffett,” the first review of his Berkshire Hathaway shareholder letters. Buffett’s stunningly prescient 2003 piece about derivatives, “Avoiding a Mega-Catastrophe.” His unconventional thoughts on inheritance and philanthropy, including his intention to leave his kids “enough money so they would feel they could do anything, but not so much that they could do nothing.” Bill Gates’s 1996 article describing his early impressions of Buffett as they struck up their close friendship. Scores of Buffett books have been written, but none can claim this work’s combination of trust between two friends, the writer’s deep understanding of Buffett’s world, and a very long-term perspective.
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Andrew Hallam
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Wiley
Millionaire Teacher : The Nine Rules of Wealth You Should Have Learned in School
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Recommendation: Millionaire Teacher is a must-read for anyone who wants to achieve financial freedom without taking unnecessary risks. Andrew Hallam's approach to investing is easy to understand and implement, making it ideal for beginners. His emphasis on low-cost index funds, coupled with a Warren Buffet-like philosophy, is a winning recipe that can help any individual become a millionaire over time. This book will teach you how to invest wisely and avoid the pitfalls of the financial industry.
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Alec J. Ross
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Simon
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Industries of the Future
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The Industries of the Future is a must-read for business leaders and innovators looking to stay ahead of the game by exploring the most critical fields that will shape our economic future over the next ten years. From cybersecurity to genomics, big data to digital technology, Alec Ross provides a clear and compelling guide to navigating the changes that will transform our world. Through storytelling and economic analysis, Ross gives a vivid and informed perspective on how global trends are affecting the ways we live and work.
Jane Mayer
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Scribe
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Dark Money : how a secretive group of billionaires is trying to buy political control in the US
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The US is one of the largest democracies in the world – or is it?America is experiencing an age of profound economic inequality. Employee protections have been decimated, and state welfare is virtually non-existent, while hedge fund billionaires are grossly under-taxed and big businesses make astounding profits at the expense of the environment and of their workers.How did this come about, and who were the driving forces behind it?In this powerful and meticulously researched work of investigative journalism, New Yorker staff writer Jane Mayer exposes the network of billionaires trying to buy the US electoral system – and succeeding. Led by libertarian industrialists the Koch brothers, they believe that taxes are a form of tyranny and that government oversight of business is an assault on freedom. Together, they have spent hundreds of millions of dollars influencing politicians and voters, and hijacking American democracy for their own ends.Dark Money brilliantly illuminates a shady corner of US politics. It is essential reading for anybody interested in the future of democracy.
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Andrew Lawler
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Duckworth
Why Did The Chicken Cross The World?
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- This book is a fascinating exploration of the unexpected global impact of chickens. It delves into the history, biology, and cultural significance of these feathered creatures, taking readers on a journey across continents and centuries. You'll be amazed at how something as simple as a chicken has shaped our world in profound ways. Whether you're a history buff, a foodie, or just curious about our interconnected world, this book is a must-read.
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John Kenneth Galbraith
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Houghton
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The Culture of Contentment
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If you're intrigued by the intricate relationship between politics, economics, and social stagnation, "The Culture of Contentment" could be an insightful read for you. Galbraith masterfully uses the climate of the late 20th century to probe into the sense of satisfaction that can often precede serious societal challenges. Whether you're a history buff or just keen on understanding the cyclic nature of contentment and crisis, this book will offer a thought-provoking analysis.
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Michael J. Sandel
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Penguin
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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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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Thomas L. Friedman
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Penguin
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The World is Flat : The Globalized World in the Twenty-first Century
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"The World is Flat" offers a timely update on globalization and its effects. Friedman provides a compelling account of how advanced technologies have connected the world, and how this "flattening" affects us all. Through his impressive writing, Friedman helps readers understand the opportunities and challenges of the new global age. If you'd like to understand the workings of the global economy and how technology is shaping our future, this book is for you.
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Guy Standing
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Tauris
The Precariat : The New Dangerous Class SPECIAL COVID-19 EDITION
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This book presents the new Precariat - the rapidly growing number of people facing lives of insecurity, on zero hours contracts, moving in and out of jobs that give little meaning to their lives. The delivery driver who brings your packages, the uber driver who gets you to work, the security guard at the mall, the carer looking after our elderly...these are The Precariat.Guy Standing investigates this new and growing group, finding a frustrated and angry new underclass who are often ignored by politicians and economists. The rise of zero hours contracts, encouraged by fat cat corporations as risk-free employment, and by silicon valley as a way of outsourcing costs and responsibility, has been exacerbated by the COVID pandemic. At the same time, in its experience of lockdown, the western world is realizing the true value of these nurses, carers and key workers.The answer? The return of income security and meaningful work - the principles 20th century capitalism was built on. By making the fears and desires of the Precariat central to economic thinking, Standing shows how concepts like Basic Income are not just desirable but inevitable, and plots the way to a better future.
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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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Factfulness provides a much-needed perspective on the state of the world today, challenging readers to rethink their preconceptions and biases. Through clear and accessible writing, Rosling highlights 10 key instincts that can distort our understanding of global trends, ultimately offering a hopeful and inspiring message about the potential for human progress. This book is perfect for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of the world and our place in it.
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Jill Tracie Nichols, Satya Nadella, Greg Shaw |
Harper
Business
Hit Refresh : The Quest to Rediscover Microsoft's Soul and Imagine a Better Future for Everyone
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Foreword by Bill GatesMicrosoft’s CEO tells the inside story of the company’s continuing transformation, tracing his own personal journey from a childhood in India to leading some of the most significant technological changes in the digital era. As much a humanist as engineer and executive, Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of intelligent technologies and a distinct call to action for leaders everywhere.Hit Refresh is about individual change, about the transformation happening inside of Microsoft and the technology that will soon impact all of our lives—the arrival of the most exciting and disruptive wave of technology humankind has experienced: artificial intelligence, mixed reality, and quantum computing.It’s about how people, organizations, and societies can and must transform "hit refresh" in their persistent quest for new energy, new ideas, and continued relevance and renewal. At its core, it’s about us humans and how our one unique quality—empathy—will become ever more valuable in a world where technological advancement will disrupt the status quo as never before.Satya Nadella explores a fascinating childhood before immigrating to the U.S. and how he learned to lead along the way. He then shares his meditations as sitting CEO—one who is mostly unknown following the brainy Bill Gates and energetic Steve Ballmer. He tells the inside story of how a company rediscovered its soul—transforming everything from culture to their fiercely competitive landscape and industry partnerships. Nadella concludes with his vision for the coming wave of technology and by exploring the potential impact to society and delivering call to action for world leaders."Ideas excite me," Nadella explains. "Empathy grounds and centers me." Hit Refresh is a reflection, meditations, and series of recommendations presented as algorithms from a principled, deliberative leader searching for improvement—for himself, for a storied company, and for society.
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Phil Knight
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Simon
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Shoe Dog : A Memoir by the Creator of NIKE
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This book is a must-read for anyone seeking inspiration and insight into building a successful business from the ground up. Phil Knight's memoir takes you on a rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, filled with triumphs, setbacks, and invaluable lessons. Through his candid and humorous storytelling, Knight shares the challenges he faced while creating Nike, along with the tight-knit camaraderie that fueled the brand's success. You'll not only gain practical business wisdom but also be inspired to chase your dreams and leave your mark on the world.
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Princeton
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Economics for the Common Good
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This book is a must-read for anyone interested in understanding the role of economics in improving our world. Tirole's clear and accessible writing style helps readers understand complex economic concepts and their application in the real world. The book's most distinctive feature is Tirole's emphasis on the need for economists to prioritize the common good rather than individual gain. This message is especially urgent in the midst of global issues such as climate change and economic inequality.
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Leigh Gallagher
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Virgin
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The Airbnb Story : How Three Guys Disrupted an Industry, Made Billions of Dollars ... and Plenty of Enemies
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The Airbnb Story tells the captivating tale of how Airbnb came to be one of the largest providers of accommodations in the world in less than a decade. This book is fit for entrepreneurs and business enthusiasts who are looking to learn more about one of Silicon Valley's top-tier startups. It not only captures the remarkable journey of Airbnb, but also dives into the disruptive nature of the hotel industry. Leigh Gallagher provides insights into the controversies that the company has faced, along with the challenges that arose as a result of public rental in private neighbourhoods. The book also takes an in-depth look at Brian Chesky, the curious co-founder and CEO of Airbnb. Anyone looking to be inspired by unconventional ideas would find this book an exciting read.
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Nassim Nicholas Taleb
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Penguin
Antifragile : Things that Gain from Disorder
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This book could be a good read for anyone who wants to challenge conventional wisdom and learn how to navigate an uncertain world. Nassim Nicholas Taleb presents the concept of antifragility, which goes beyond resilience and shows how disruptions and volatility can actually benefit us. With wit and erudition, Taleb's revolutionary ideas will make you question your assumptions and inspire you to embrace chaos as an opportunity for growth and success. Get ready to challenge the status quo and discover a new way of looking at the world.
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William MacAskill
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Avery
Doing Good Better : How Effective Altruism Can Help You Help Others, Do Work that Matters, and Make Smarter Choices about Giving Back
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An up-and-coming visionary in the world of philanthropy and a cofounder of the effective altruism movement explains why most of our ideas about how to make a difference are wrong and presents a counterintuitive way for each of us to do the most good possible. While a researcher at Oxford, William MacAskill decided to devote his study to a simple question: How can we do good better? MacAskill realized that, while most of us want to make a difference, we often decide how to do so based on assumptions and emotions rather than facts. As a result, our good intentions often lead to ineffective, sometimes downright harmful, outcomes. As an antidote, MacAskill and his colleagues developed effective altruism—a practical, data-driven approach to doing good that allows us to make a tremendous difference regardless of our resources. Effective altruists operate by asking certain key questions that force them to think differently, set aside biases, and use evidence and careful reasoning rather than act on impulse. In Doing Good Better, MacAskill lays out these principles and shows that, when we use them correctly—when we apply the head and the heart to each of our altruistic endeavors—each of us has the power to do an astonishing amount of good.
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