History

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary Bryson has written a fascinating, enthralling, accessible book on the history of the natural sciences, covering topics as diverse as cosmology, quantum physics, paleontology and chemistry. Complement it with Sapiens (anthropology), ​The Lessons of History (society, politics, economy) and Genome […]

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Recommended Reading Language: English Summary Great historical overview of Carnegie, Rockefeller, Gould and J.P. Morgan, their businesses and the times they lived in. Key Takeaways What I got out of it Summary Notes Preface Carnegie, Rockefeller, and Gould tapped into the national predilection for speed,

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Optional Books Language: English Summary The flywheel of history is incremental change through trial and error, with innovation driven by recombination. A decentralised, bottom-up, trade-centric approach leads to more innovation, prosperity and less violence. Interesting read, but ridden with confirming anecdotal evidence. Key Takeaways What

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Skip This Book Language: English Summary Life now is better than at any point in humanity’s past and living standards will continue to rise as long as we encourage trade, exchange and specialization. Read The Wizard And The Prophet for a more nuanced view. Key

Read more on Amazon Read my other book notes Rating: Must Read Language: English Summary A beautiful and well-organized retelling of Scotland’s rise in the 17th and 18th centuries and subsequent impact across the world in the 19th century – which is still felt today. A great read into the 200-300 year cycles of (global)