Everybody Lies
My favorite book of 2017, Everybody Lies is a deep-dive into the power of data science. Analyzing primarily search data from websites like Google and Pornhub, Stevens-Davidowitz is able to achieve a clear view into our private thoughts. A fascinating book by a witty author, Everybody Lies will give you insight into both the funniest and most awful aspects of human nature.
Everybody Lies: Big Data, New Data, and What the Internet Can Tell Us About Who We Really Are
Move Fast and Break Things
A frustrating yet fascinating read, Jonathan Taplin details the societal damage caused by Tech’s largest monopolies--Google, Facebook, Amazon. Exposing the true nature of their business models and their appalling lobbying efforts, Taplin shows that we are not the consumers; we are the product.
Move Fast and Break Things: How Facebook, Google, and Amazon Cornered Culture and Undermined Democracy
The Stranger in the Woods
In one of the oddest stories you’ll likely ever hear, Michael Finkel details the strange life of Christopher Knight. Around 1990, a 20-year-old Knight wandered into the Maine woods. With no real plan, and saying no goodbyes, he simply decided to stay there. Never having camped in his life, Knight pilfered cabins and summer camps in the area, taking food and supplies but never more than necessary. This continued for 27 years, when he was finally caught and turned over to the law. Though not the first tale of a hermit abandoning society, this is certainly the strangest.
The Stranger in the Woods: The Extraordinary Story of the Last True Hermit
Side Hustle
Looking for a fresh take on income? Side Hustle walks the reader through a 27-day plan to reinvent one’s financial life. A compelling and motivational read, Guillebeau shows how each and every one of us can make supplemental income, and how this can lead to new businesses and lifestyles.
Side Hustle: From Idea to Income in 27 Days
