Science
32 books on the shelf tagged Science, with highlights and notes. All books →
The Genius Myth
Helen Lewis
An examination of the cultural myth of genius and how talent, creativity, and achievement are actually shaped by systemic factors rather than individual brilliance.
AI Snake Oil
Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor
Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor critically examine overhyped AI applications, exposing where artificial intelligence fails to deliver promised capabilities and results.
The Future of Almost Everything
Patrick Dixon
Patrick Dixon provides futuristic perspectives on technological, social, and economic trends shaping the coming decades.
The Character of Physical Law
Richard P. Feynman and Paul Davies
Richard Feynman and Paul Davies examine the fundamental principles and laws that govern the physical universe.
The Code Breaker
Walter Isaacson
A biography of Jennifer Doudna and the development of CRISPR gene-editing technology and its revolutionary implications.
Why Machines Learn
Anil Ananthaswamy
An exploration of machine learning technology, its underlying principles, and how algorithms learn from data.
Seven Brief Lessons on Physics
Carlo Rovelli
A concise exploration of fundamental physics concepts including relativity, quantum mechanics, and the nature of space and time.
The Coming Wave
Mustafa Suleyman and Michael Bhaskar
An exploration of emerging technologies and their potential to transform society, economy, and human life in the coming decades.
How to Read Numbers
Tom Chivers and David Chivers
A guide to understanding and interpreting numerical data and statistics in everyday contexts.
Spoon-Fed
Tim Spector
An investigation into the science of nutrition and digestion that challenges conventional dietary wisdom and explores how food affects human health.
Antifragile
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
A book on randomness and resilience that explores how some systems benefit from disorder and volatility, and how to build strength through uncertainty.
Why Has Nobody Told Me This Before?
Dr Julie Smith
A practical guide to mental health and self-care that offers evidence-based tools and insights for managing common psychological challenges.
The Tipping Point
Malcolm Gladwell
An exploration of why certain ideas, products, and behaviors spread and become trends, examining the patterns behind social epidemics.
Think Like a Rocket Scientist
Ozan Varol
A guide to applying scientific thinking and problem-solving methods used by rocket scientists to everyday challenges and innovation.
Outliers
Malcolm Gladwell
An analysis of what separates highly successful people from others, examining the role of timing, opportunity, and cultural factors.
What If?2
Randall Munroe
A collection of humorous and thought-provoking speculative essays answering hypothetical questions about science, physics, and the natural world.
The Dawn of Everything
David Graeber and David Wengrow
A sweeping anthropological and historical examination of human civilization that challenges conventional narratives about the origins of inequality and social hierarchy.
Other Minds
Peter Godfrey-Smith
Peter Godfrey-Smith examines the nature of consciousness and intelligence by studying the evolution and behavior of octopuses and other cephalopods.
The Weirdest People in the World
Joseph Henrich
Joseph Henrich explores how Western culture became psychologically distinct and how this shaped global institutions and ways of thinking.
Catalyst
Jonah Berger
Jonah Berger reveals the principles behind why certain ideas, products, and behaviors spread and become contagious.
Thinking in Systems
Donella H. Meadows
Donella H. Meadows introduces systems thinking as a tool for understanding and solving complex problems in society and nature.
Noise
Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein
Kahneman, Sibony, and Sunstein explore how cognitive biases and inconsistencies in judgment affect decision-making in organizations and society.
Flow
Mihaly Csikszentmihalyi
A psychological study of optimal experience and how people can achieve deep engagement and satisfaction through challenging activities.
Exponential
Azeem Azhar
An examination of how exponential technologies are reshaping society, economics, and human capability in the modern era.
The Rise and Fall of the Dinosaurs
Steve Brusatte
A comprehensive scientific history of dinosaurs, their evolution, extinction, and what paleontology reveals about these ancient creatures.
Fooled by Randomness
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
An analysis of how randomness and chance events are often misinterpreted as patterns in financial markets and human decision-making.
Predictably Irrational
Dan Ariely
An exploration of cognitive biases and irrational behaviors that influence human decision-making in economics and daily life.
The Black Swan
Nassim Nicholas Taleb
An analysis of high-impact, unpredictable events and how they shape our world more than we typically acknowledge.
The Future Is Faster Than You Think
Peter H. Diamandis and Steven Kotler
An exploration of emerging technologies and exponential growth trends that will shape the future across multiple industries.
Atomic Habits
James Clear
A practical guide to building good habits and breaking bad ones through small, incremental changes.
Why We Sleep
Matthew Walker
A scientific investigation into sleep's crucial role in human health, memory, and cognitive function, presenting research on why adequate sleep is essential.
The Checklist Manifesto
Atul Gawande
An analysis of how checklists can improve performance and reduce errors across various fields including medicine and aviation.