They Are Coming is a photographic book by Alice Rosati that delves into the psyche, exploring the dark corners of our minds where irrational fears reside. It is inspired by the collective fear of the unknown, drawing parallels with gothic literature and sci-fi visions. The book was released in November 2023 and is published by CODA, an independent publishing house based in Paris.
Crime Dot Com explores the development of hacking from its roots in the 1970s to its current status as a major threat to global security. The book delves into real-life cybercrimes, including election rigging and state-sponsored hacking, offering insights into how these threats can be mitigated.
In this book, Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. Despite losing faith in institutions and leaders, people are still trusting in new ways, such as renting homes to strangers, exchanging digital currencies, or trusting bots. Botsman provides a detailed guide on how trust is built, managed, lost, and repaired in the digital age, and explores what this shift means for humanity. The book is praised for its lucid analysis and insightful exploration of the new world of trust[2][4][5].
In 'The 4-Hour Workweek', Timothy Ferriss presents a step-by-step guide to 'lifestyle design', encouraging readers to question the traditional notion of retirement and instead create a lifestyle that prioritizes freedom, adventure, and personal growth. The book teaches how to outsource life tasks, automate income, and eliminate unnecessary work using principles like the 80/20 rule and Parkinson’s Law. Ferriss shares his personal journey from a corporate workaholic to a location-independent entrepreneur and provides practical tips and case studies to help readers achieve similar results. The book emphasizes the importance of focusing on high-value activities, taking 'mini-retirements', and living life to the fullest in the present rather than deferring enjoyment until retirement.
First published in 1936, 'How to Win Friends and Influence People' by Dale Carnegie is a timeless guide to improving interpersonal skills. The book is divided into four main sections: Six Ways to Make People Like You, Twelve Ways to Win People to Your Way of Thinking, and Nine Ways to Change People Without Giving Offense or Arousing Resentment. Carnegie's principles emphasize the importance of genuine interest in others, active listening, and avoiding criticism and argument. The book offers practical advice on how to build strong relationships, communicate effectively, and influence others by aligning their self-interest with yours. It has been a cornerstone of personal development and business success for generations[2][3][5].
In 'Zucked,' Roger McNamee provides an intimate reckoning with the catastrophic failure of Facebook's leadership to address the damage caused by the platform. The book begins with McNamee's realization that Facebook is being manipulated by bad actors and his subsequent frustration with Mark Zuckerberg and Sheryl Sandberg's unwillingness to address these concerns. It chronicles the events leading up to and following the 2016 presidential election and the Brexit referendum, highlighting Facebook's role in these events. McNamee, an early Facebook investor and mentor to Zuckerberg, argues that Facebook's practices of invasive surveillance, data sharing, and behavior modification are foundational to its success but highly detrimental to public health and democracy. The book is both a personal narrative and a broader critique of the tech industry's lack of civic and moral responsibility.