Books I am enamored of
Quantum Evolution: How Physics' Weirdest Theory Explains Life's Biggest Mystery
by Johnjoe McFadden
This is the best book I have ever read on Quatum theory in general, and is a great primer on basic biology as well.
Boxed Set Of Pleasure Of Finding Things Out & Meaning Of It All
by Richard P. Feynman
If you want to know how I think, and want to know the mind of one of the seminal scientists of our time (Not to say that I have his intellect or even close, just that his thought processes and take on the world mimic my internal dialog)
Water for Elephants
by Sara Gruen
Probably one of the best works of fiction I have ever read, unbelievably good. She paints a picture with words that will bring tears to your eyes
Biocentrism: How Life and Consciousness are the Keys to Understanding the True Nature of the Universe
by Robert Lanza, Bob Berman
I find this explanation of the universe and its grand questions, a most relevant logical tour.
The Origins of Political Order: From Prehuman Times to the French Revolution
by Francis Fukuyama
Probably the most important book I have ever read. Puts the whole of human political history in perspective and gives a plausible reason for the vagarities of development and progress in the various parts of the world. Read it, you will not be sorry.
Dr No
by Ian Fleming
Had never read the book, but enjoyed the movie as a child. Wow, this guy was a great classic spy/thriller writer with that English reserved debonair perfection.
Plato and a Platypus Walk into a Bar…: Understanding Philosophy Through Jokes
by Thomas Cathcart, Daniel Klein
I have never laughed so hard and learned so much from a book in all my life. Good Stuff
The Ascent of Money: A Financial History of the World
by Niall Ferguson
Never learned so much in so little time. If you are at all interested in the history, concept and uses of "money" this is the book.
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think
by Peter H. Diamandis, Steven Kotler
The Singularity Is Near: When Humans Transcend Biology
by Ray Kurzweil
The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves
by Matt Ridley
Civilization: The West and the Rest
by Niall Ferguson
I found this book incredibly edifying, so much of why the world is the way it is, is now somewhat understandable