If I can see farther than others, it is because I stand on the shoulders of giants...
Books, audiobooks, movies, and shows ignite my imagination. From the Expeditionary Force series to thought-provoking research papers, each story and idea opens new worlds of possibilities. Here are some of my favorites.
A Mathematical Theory of Communication - C. Shannon
In this foundational 1948 paper, Claude Shannon made significant contributions to the fied of information theory.
Harvard University
Meditations - Marcus Aurelius
A series of personal writings by Marcus Aurelius, Roman Emperor from 161 to 180 AD, recording his private notes to himself and ideas on Stoic philosophy.
Amazon
Astrophysics for People in a Hurry - Neil deGrasse Tyson
What is the nature of space and time? There's no better guide through these mind-expanding questions than Neil.
Audible
Expeditionary Force - Craig Alanson, Voice by R.C. Bray
The series follows Bishop, a US soldier sent to space to fight aliens that invaded Earth. Along the way, he meets Skippy, a "smart" Elder AI, and together they embark on missions to save humanity.
Audible
Project Hail Mary - Andy Weir
A lone astronaut must save the earth from disaster in this incredible new science-based thriller. Without too many spoilers, the story is a must-read for sci-fi lovers.
Amazon
Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind - Yuval Noah Harari
Sapiens is eye-opening and thought-provoking. The audiobook is also well narrated and definitely drew me in. Definitely a recommended for anyone interested in understanding humanity's context in history.
Audible
The Half-Life of Marie Curie - Lauren Gunderson
The Half-Life of Marie Curie is a play about the friendship between Marie Curie and Hertha Ayrton, a brilliant British suffragette and inventor. The play is a great way to learn about the lives of these two amazing women who defied norms and made significant contributions to science.
Audible
Nexus - Yuval Noah Harari
Nexus explores the relationship between humanity and information. I would argue, Information Technology. Just as expected, Yuval Noah Harari didn't disappoint, masterfully weaving a thought-provoking story, exploring the future with information from the past.
Audible