I read a lot, and frequent Nat Eliason’s and Derek Sivers’s book notes pages, so I decided to make my own! I haven’t started taking good notes until recently, so it’ll take me a while to beef the page up. Check back often to see new stuff, or contact me if you have a request.
Date-onomics by Jon Birger (7/10)
Great read if you like understanding how demography affects dating and behavioral science. Much of the book is research supporting the central argument though, so if you’re looking for a summary, this is the place.
Superforecasting by Philip Tetlock (8/10)
A look into why most predictions are so unreliable, and how we can improve. Great for fans of books like Thinking Fast and Slow, or for anyone who wants to correct their mental biases.
Shrill: Notes from a Loud Woman by Lindy West (8/10)
The first half of this book is angry but makes some good points. The back half is beautifully written, makes some excellent points, and is less angry. I was expecting to hate this, but ended up loving it.
The Most Important Thing by Howard Marks (9/10)
A great set of principles for someone interested in investing. Pretty accessible for someone with a basic knowledge of investment/finance.
Factfulness by Hans Rosling (10/10)
A must-read. The world is doing a lot better than we think. We’d all a lot better off if we used the fact-based worldview that Rosling promotes. Fun to read, and I learned a lot about how to think better.
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