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cover of the nonfiction book 'a different kind of power' by jacinda ardern

jacinda ardern's 'a different kind of power' is as special as she is. it's one human putting to paper their experiences with all their doubts, hopes and fears. no fuss, no fancies. nothing between her and her reader.
full review: idealistatheart.com/a-different-...
#nonfiction #memoir #politics

nonfiction isn’t boring—it’s literally how I rewired my life.
this is why i do what i do!

#booksky #nonfiction #personaldevelopment #stereotypes

nexus | nonfction book reviews on idealistatheart.com in 'nexus', yuval noah harari explores AI’s impact on human structures and societies as well as both democracies and totalitarian regimes.

16 days later, i’ve finally finished ‘nexus’ by yuval noah harari. my verdict though: a definite meh…! not bad - just a bit much. a powerful and urgent message buried under too many words.

#booksky #technology #AI #nonfiction #networks #information #history

sounds intriguing. thank you for the recommendation!

glad i could help ☺️☺️

11 books that unpack how #bigtech is reshaping our minds, our decisions, and our future. from the architecture of attention to the rise of #AI – these books changed how i think about #technology, power and choice.
which books would you add to this reading list?
#booksky #nonfiction #readinglist

don't be evil | book reviews on idealistatheart.com don’t be evil by rana foroohar is basically a rallying cry for regulating big tech. even though it was published in 2020, but it still feels eerily relevant.

even though 'don't be evil' was published in 2020, it still feels eerily relevant. the core issues remain unresolved, which means that @ranaforoohar.bsky.social's arguments are as valid today as they were 5 years ago.

#booksky #nonfiction #technology #bigtech #antitrust

Yarn and books : both are things that I just couldn't do without in my life! And the best part about it is when you meet your knitting and reading soulmates and share the same values.

Thank you @idealistatheart.bsky.social for another great reading tip!

#knitdesign #knittingpattern #booksky

cover of the nonfiction book ‘don’t be evil’ by rana foroohar

continuing with the theme of technology reads, this feels like a decent follow-up to supremacy. another one that’s remained unread on my shelves for way too long.

#currentread #booksky #nonfiction #technology

supremacy: AI, chatGPT and the race that will change the world | idealistatheart.com idealistic, but ultimately lofty goals are the primary motivations behind recent advancements in AI according to ‘supremacy’ by parmy olson.

'supremacy' by parmy olson is well-researched, relevant, and surprisingly breathless for a #nonfiction book.
the writing in the later chapters mirrored the fast pace of AI development, which i guess was the point. it felt like i inhaled them.
#booksky #technology #AI #journalism

welcome to my new favourite room! ✨📚

when you read as much as i do, a comfortable reading nook is everything & i can’t wait to tackle my TBR.

speaking of which, what book are you currently most excited about? and whom would you recommend it to?

#booksky #nonfiction #homelibrary #readingnook

wait… you organise your books by COLOUR?!
if there’s one comment i hear over and over, it’s this one.
like i can’t be a ‘serious’ nonfiction reader if i sort my books this way.
but to me books are fun, colours are fun, and using colour to sort books is a LOT of fun.
#booksky #nonfiction #bookshelf

watching these shelves go up is like seeing my bookish dreams come to life!! i am way too excited and completely obsessed with the result!

#booksky #nonfiction #homelibrary #makeover

Music: Booster
Musician: AlexGuz

i started ‘supremacy - ai, chatgpt and the race that will change the word’ by parmy olsen today. so far, so good…

like every booklover anywhere, i own a lot of books & i have a book buying problem 🫣🫣

but, every great story begins with a blank page—or in this case, an empty shelf 📚✨

any guesses, as to where I’ll go from here?

#booksky #homelibrary #nonfiction #makeover

Music: Odyssey
Musician: jiglr

cover of the nonfiction book 'the patriarchs' by angela saini

’the patriarchs’ is a journey through time and the diversity of cultural #heritage. angela saini skillfully guides through often conflicting information & creates a sense of suspense and anticipation rare in #nonfiction
full review: idealistatheart.com/the-patriarc...
#booksky #history #patriarchy

same here. i think of this book every time someone mentions the good old times and how everything was better way back when.

cover of the nonfiction book factfulness by hans rosling

most of us get the most basic facts about the world wrong. that’s why global #health researcher hans rosling wrote #factfulness. to give people the tools to get it right!
this #book is perfect for #nonfiction beginners.
full review: idealistatheart.com/factfulness-...
#booksky #evidencebased #facts

cover of the nonfiction book 'weapons of math destruction' by cathy o'neil

in 'weapons of math destruction’, cathy o’neil discusses the pervasiveness and high stakes of #algorithms in daily life. her message, however, isn’t just about #technology. it’s about social justice.
full review: idealistatheart.com/weapons-of-m...
#booksky #nonfiction #bigtech #socialjustice

cover of the nonfiction book 'maybe you should talk to someone' by lori gottlieb

in 'maybe you should talk to someone', lori gottlieb went from feeling lost & seeking help in #therapy to feeling found. the twist: gottlieb is a therapist herself.
this #memoir is smart, funny, honest & touching.
full review: idealistatheart.com/maybe-you-sh...
#booksky #nonfiction #psychology

cover of nonfiction book 'the authority gap' by mary ann sieghart

in 'the authority gap', mary ann sieghart studies the perceived difference in skills we (un?)consciously expect men to have more of than women. with evidence-based arguments and illustrative anecdotes.
full review: idealistatheart.com/the-authorit...
#booksky #nonfiction #equality #feminism #reading

cover of the nonfiction book ‘no filter’ by sarah frier

no filter by sarah frier is about the origin and rise of instagram. i loved how it empasizes corporate culture, how that shapes the product and ultimately user experience.
i regret not reading it sooner.
full review: idealistatheart.com/no-filter-by...
#booksky #bookstagram #nonfiction #socialmedia

cover of the nonfiction book 'never split the difference' by chris voss

in ‘never split the difference’, former fbi negotiator chris voss shares life-saving #negotiation techniques. actionable & easy to incorporate into daily life, but also lots of testosterone-fuelled humblebrag stories.
full review: idealistatheart.com/never-split-...
#booksky #nonfiction #business

cover of the nonfiction book 'the art of war'

what could be more of a classic than ‘the art of war’ written 2,500 years ago? i was surprised how much of the book is about #leadership such as the well-being of troops. no wonder it's still one of the more hyped #business books.
full review: idealistatheart.com/the-art-of-w...
#booksky #nonfiction

nonfiction book 'moody' by amy thomson

i picked up 'moody' by amy thompson hoping for a better understanding of how my body works. instead, i got dumbed down #science and a glorified sales pitch for the app of the same name. do not recommend.
full review: idealistatheart.com/moody-by-amy...
#booksky #nonfiction #womenshealth #hormones

cover of the nonfiction book 'no ego' by cy wakeman

if you like ted talks, chances are you’ll enjoy cy wakeman’s book ‘no ego’. it's about the workplace & the expectations and emotional fall-out that we all bring to work.
short, fun & filled with anecdotes.
full review: idealistatheart.com/no-ego-by-cy...
#booksky #nonfiction #business #leadership

cover of the nonfiction book the education of an idealist

or ‘the education of an idealist’ by samantha power? freelance war correspondent (at 22!!), wrote THE book on genocide, pulitzer winner & youngest ever UN ambassador

cover of the nonfiction book unwell women

how about ‘unwell women’ by elinor cleghorn? it highlights what happens when the wellbeing & medical care of women is anchored in knowledge and practices developed under the male gaze.

what kind of nonfiction books are you interested in or have loved in the past?

cover of the nonfiction book 'careless people' by sarah wynn-williams

the power of wynn-williams' #memoir 'careless people' about her time at facebook lies in its light, self-deprecating & funny tone. it reminds me of a quote from the art of war: all warfare is deception.
full review: idealistatheart.com/careless-peo...
#booksky #nonfiction @panmacmillan.bsky.social