Vaughn finished reading We Are Legion (We Are Bob) by Dennis E. Taylor (Bobiverse, #1)
Bob Johansson has just sold his software company and is looking forward to a life …
Fun book and fun universe!
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The philosopher C. Thi Nguyen—one of the leading experts on the philosophy of games and …
A recent 99% Invisible episode has me excited to read this. The episode is here 99percentinvisible.org/episode/673-the-score/ if you're curious about it.
A recent 99% Invisible episode has me excited to read this. The episode is here 99percentinvisible.org/episode/673-the-score/ if you're curious about it.
Vaughn reviewed Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
Great adventure and interesting questions raised!
5 stars
Another great read from Andy Weir. I loved the characters and really appreciated the structure he used to tell the story from Grace's POV. Some very fun speculation and exploration on evolution, how we perceive our surroundings, and what it means to be human.
Another great read from Andy Weir. I loved the characters and really appreciated the structure he used to tell the story from Grace's POV. Some very fun speculation and exploration on evolution, how we perceive our surroundings, and what it means to be human.
Vaughn finished reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
Great read! Now I can go see the movie :)
Vaughn started reading Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir
Ryland Grace is the sole survivor on a desperate, last-chance mission--and if he fails, humanity …
Excited to finally read this!
Vaughn reviewed Empire of AI
When AI expert and investigative journalist Karen Hao first began covering OpenAI in 2019, she …
Can Sam Altman hold it all together?
4 stars
A good look at the inner turmoil of OpenAI and reminder of what it takes for the hyperscalers of the tech world to create their version of AI.
Vaughn finished reading Team Human by Douglas Rushkoff
Honestly I skimmed the last half of the book. This is written as an anti-tech manifesto with surface level arguments and little no footnotes to research backing any point the author is trying to make. Apparently the book is based on a podcast (had I but known) so maybe go listen to that instead of trying to get through this.
Vaughn reviewed Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow (Martin Hench, #3)
*New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow returns to the world of Red Team Blues …
A fitting origin story
4 stars
Delving into Marty Hench's backstory was delightful and exhilarating. I thoroughly enjoyed following his meandering route to forensic accounting success while re-visiting the tech scene of the early 80's. I hope this isn't the last we see of Marty.
Delving into Marty Hench's backstory was delightful and exhilarating. I thoroughly enjoyed following his meandering route to forensic accounting success while re-visiting the tech scene of the early 80's. I hope this isn't the last we see of Marty.
Vaughn commented on Picks and Shovels by Cory Doctorow (Martin Hench, #3)
*New York Times bestselling author Cory Doctorow returns to the world of Red Team Blues …
Really hard to put this one down
Vaughn reviewed A Walk in the Woods by Bill Bryson
Bill Bryson describes his attempt to walk the Appalachian Trail with his friend "Stephen Katz". …
Immersive and Informative
4 stars
Really great account of the ups and downs of long distance hiking both physical and emotional. Makes me want to grab the hiking boots and head outside.
Vaughn rated A Hologram for the King: 3 stars
A Hologram for the King by Dave Eggers
"In a rising Saudi Arabian city, far from weary, recession-scarred America, a struggling businessman pursues a last-ditch attempt to stave …
Vaughn rated Genesis Machine: 4 stars
Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking is a 2012 …
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5 stars
I wish I had this book 20 years ago. Susan paints a clear picture of the American Ideal and how it's pushed as the only path to success ignoring a large portion of the population that doesn't present as the gregarious social butterfly while highlighting the strengths of the introvert. Highly recommend this book for all personality types!
I wish I had this book 20 years ago. Susan paints a clear picture of the American Ideal and how it's pushed as the only path to success ignoring a large portion of the population that doesn't present as the gregarious social butterfly while highlighting the strengths of the introvert. Highly recommend this book for all personality types!
Vaughn rated Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse: 5 stars
Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse by Charlie Mackesy
Discover the very special book that has captured the hearts of millions of readers all over the world.
'A …
Vaughn rated Valley of Genius: 4 stars
Valley of Genius by Adam Fisher
"A candid, colorful, and comprehensive oral history that reveals the secrets of Silicon Valley--from the origins of Apple and Atari …