It's the shortest of Piketty's books, but doesn't lack in ambition. It's provocative and optimistic but tied to a belief in a pessimistic zero-sum game and radical redistribution.
Great material from the Russian side.
Originally written in 2014 - seems like a lifetime ago. Eh.
Entertaining-ish
Interesting China vs USA comparisons and a real twist at the end about life and adding value to the world.
It's almost like a business book - can you adapt to change and close the kill chain?
I knew a little bit about him but wow, he was truly all over the place and a real treasure.
Pirates!!!!!
3 for the price of one.
Uh who knew? Lots to learn and really interesting characters. Nation building sucked even in the 19th century.
Problem is well stated, the proposed solutions less convincing.
Crypto nerd gossip - reading this won't make you smarter but you might be entertained.
This book hits at the right level for me.
Novel technique that unveils the day to day of the Blitz... but eh, you know how it ends.
Written by Hiram Bingham, the "rediscoverer" of Machu Picchu. The foreword is a must read to fully appreciate the context, but it's a great read.
Covers a wide range of thinkers and their ideas - including some of my favorites, but little new information.
It's better in concept than in reality.
Interesting but basic. He might be a more original thinker than the book suggests - otherwise he's just a smart counterpoint to expected norms.
Hiroo Onoda spent 30 years fighting WWII until 1974 when he did eventually "surrender." Quick, fun, and telling.
4 Gospels translated by Sarah Ruden - brilliant. All the smooth polished bits removed - language is raw and sharp, as is the message.
Covers one year - 1862 and how Lincoln navigates and steers the Union. Well done.
It's readable and quick.
Well written. Recommend.
Interesting, not great. Clearly has a "cultural/political" point of view which I find unconvincing.
Straightforward read. Highlights nation states as hackers.
Super fun read of SpaceX early years.
Great read. Historical overview of history that was only a few short years ago.
Fairly lightweight but good overview.
Not a front to back read (but that is what I did) and focused on targeted issues. Recommend.