A Hacker’s Mind: How the Powerful Bend Society’s Rules, and How to Bend Them Back – A Reflection When I first came across Bruce Schneier’s latest book, A Hacker’s Mind, I was immediately intrigued. As someone who loves to navigate the labyrinth of technology, society, and the little-known ways they intersect, I felt this book …
The Oligarch’s Daughter: A Gripping Journey of Intrigue and Survival When I first laid eyes on The Oligarch’s Daughter by Joseph Finder, I was instantly intrigued—not just by the title, but by Finder’s reputation as an author who effortlessly intertwines suspense with a sharp understanding of complex characters and geopolitical stakes. As a lover of …
Review of Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence by Kate Crawford When I first picked up Atlas of AI, I was filled with excitement. Kate Crawford, a respected voice in the field, was poised to deliver a critical exploration of artificial intelligence that promised revelations on its societal and …
Review of The Coming Wave: Technology, Power, and the Twenty-First Century by Mustafa Suleyman When I first picked up The Coming Wave, I didn’t realize I was about to embark on a mind-bending journey that marries the realms of technology, ethics, and our very survival. Mustafa Suleyman, a co-founder of DeepMind and now the CEO …
Book Review: Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech When I first stumbled upon Power and Progress: Our Thousand-Year Struggle Over Tech, co-authored by the economists Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson, I was instantly intrigued. The title hinted at a grand narrative of societal evolution, one that seemed all too relevant in our whirlwind …