The potential impact of AI & machine learning on our futures. Interesting scenario-based view from futurist Amy Webb. Read in Oct 2020.
The Big Nine
Fall or Dodge in Hell
The cloud economics of the afterlife. Also a dystopian vision of a more polarised America driven by pervasive algorithmic social platforms. Good stuff from Neal Stephenson. Read in September 2020.
The Supernova Era
After this from Cixin Liu, must read “The Lord of the Flies”. Interesting perspective on how kids need play to learn how to make sense of the world. Read in August 2020.
Deep Creek
Some great essays about a transformative life on a ranch in Colorado near the Continental Divide. Will deffo read more from Pam Houston. Read in July 2020.
Heroes
Well told by Stephen Fry. Those ancient greeks had serious issues! Read in June 2020.
The Spy Who Came in from the Cold
One of the greatest spy novels from the master – John Le Carré. Highly recommend. Read this in April 2020.
Rivers of London
Enjoyed this from Ben Aaronovitch. Set in London – looked up the locations on street view. Read in April 2020.
The New Tsar
Fascinating biography of Vladimir Putin up to 2015. Written by Steven Lee Myers. Last book I read before the world closed in 2015.
World Engines – Destroyer
Enjoyed this from Stephen Baxter. Xmas read in 2019.
Not Alone
This was a good yarn from Craig A. Falconer. Read it in Dec 2019