Welcome to my prized collection of resources that have pushed me, influenced me, or otherwise changed my perspective on a variety of topics.
Anthropology & society
Sapiens by Yuval Noah Harari – I really enjoyed Sapiens because it weaves history, anthropology, and psychology into a sweeping narrative of how shared myths and collective imagination shaped human civilization. I’ve added it to my library as a reminder that progress and power often rest not just on technology or biology, but on the stories we choose to believe together.
Business & Startups
Aggregation Theory by Ben Thompson – I love Aggregation Theory because it crystallizes how the internet reshaped value creation by shifting power from distribution to demand-side economies of scale. I’ve added it to my library as a reminder that understanding business strategy today requires seeing how platforms aggregate users, data, and attention in ways that fundamentally rewrite competitive advantage.
Maker’s Schedule, Manager’s Schedule by Paul Graham – This piece captures the fundamental tension between creative work that requires long, uninterrupted blocks of time and managerial work that thrives on meetings and coordination. I’ve added it to my library as a reminder to protect deep work while still making space for the rhythms of leadership and collaboration.
Data & forecasting
Why? Magnets by Richard Feynman – I love this piece because Feynman captures the essence of science as an endless chain of explanations that eventually leads to the humility of admitting “this is where our understanding stops.” I’ve added it to my library as a reminder that true clarity isn’t about having final answers, but about knowing how far explanations can go and tailoring them to the listener’s frame of reference.
Superforecasting by Philip Tetlock & Dan Gardner – I love Superforecasting because it shows how disciplined thinking, probabilistic reasoning, and constant updating can make us far better at predicting the future than intuition alone. I’ve added it to my library as a reminder that good judgment isn’t about certainty, but about embracing uncertainty with rigor, humility, and a willingness to change your mind.
Economics
How the Economic Machine Works by Ray Dalio – This video distills the complexity of macroeconomics into a clear, intuitive framework of credit, debt cycles, and productivity growth. I’ve added it to my library as a reminder that beneath the noise of markets, the economy runs on simple, repeatable patterns that can guide both investing and decision-making. Though recent years have be questioning what fundamental rules really are fundamental.