441: Communicating Data Effectively

In 'Journey to Data Scientist', Kate Strachnyi conducts over twenty interviews with data scientists from prominent organizations like LinkedIn, Pinterest, Bloomberg, and IBM. The book provides insights into various data science roles, hiring criteria, portfolio building, and the evolving industry landscape. It serves as both inspiration for beginners and a resource for experienced professionals seeking to understand their colleagues' journeys.

In this book, Cathy O'Neil explores the societal impact of big data algorithms, which she terms 'Weapons of Math Destruction' (WMDs). These algorithms are used in various fields such as insurance, advertising, education, and policing, and they often reinforce discrimination, amplify inequality, and harm the poor. O'Neil argues that these models are opaque, unregulated, and difficult to contest, leading to a 'toxic cocktail for democracy'. She calls for greater responsibility from modelers and policymakers to regulate these algorithms and for the public to become more aware of their impact. The book provides numerous examples of how these models can go wrong and emphasizes the need for ethical considerations in the use of big data models.

Deep Learning Illustrated is a comprehensive guide to deep learning, offering a unique visual and interactive approach. It explains deep learning techniques through straightforward analogies, vivid illustrations, and hands-on Python code in Jupyter notebooks. The book covers essential theory, including artificial neurons, training, optimization, convolutional nets, recurrent nets, generative adversarial networks (GANs), and deep reinforcement learning. It also focuses on practical applications such as machine vision, natural language processing, image generation, and game-playing algorithms, using libraries like Keras, TensorFlow, and PyTorch.

In 'Can't Hurt Me,' David Goggins shares his astonishing life story, from a childhood marred by poverty, prejudice, and physical abuse to becoming a U.S. Armed Forces icon and one of the world's top endurance athletes. The book reveals Goggins' philosophy, known as the '40% Rule,' which suggests that most people only tap into 40% of their capabilities. He provides a wealth of practical strategies and principles for personal development, emphasizing self-discipline, accountability, and the necessity of embracing discomfort to unlock personal transformation. Goggins' story and advice serve as a blueprint for readers to push past their perceived limits, confront their fears, and unleash their full potential.

This book translates the skill of anticipating the next five moves, akin to chess grandmasters and successful entrepreneurs, into a valuable methodology for business. It offers clarity on personal and professional goals, strategy for decision-making, growth tactics for various business conditions, skills for building a strong team, and insight into power plays and leverage. The book is based on Patrick Bet-David's own rise to becoming a successful CEO and provides real-world examples and long-term thinking strategies for business success.