What to read in the winter: recommendations from the speakers TED
Books / / December 19, 2019
Recently, speakers and teachers TED collected a huge list of 78 books that they recommend to read the winter. Unfortunately, many of these books are published only in English, but we chose from a list of 19 books that have been translated into Russian.
Non-fikshen
"Mistakes that were made (not by me). Why we justify foolish beliefs, "Carol Tevris and Elliot Aronson
Recommends Kelly Richmond Pope, fraud researcher and director of documentary films. Speaker Lecture "As whistleblowers form history».
This book explains the phenomenon of self-justification, when we make a mistake, but composing a legend, which frees us from responsibility. Its authors, social psychologists Carol Tevris and Elliot Aronson, make it out of the psyche property and learn to identify and stop the excuses to avoid immoral acts.
Kelly Richmond PopeTavris and Aronson brilliantly show the reader how to detect cognitive dissonance in their actions to make the right decisions and improve relations.
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"The boys in the boat," Daniel James Brown
Recommends Finn Lützow-Holm Mirstad, information security researcher. Speaker Lecture "How tech companies are deceiving you, giving up your data and privacy».
This is a true story of how an amateur team of rowers from the United States won the gold medal at the 1936 Olympics, which were an attempt to prove to all of Hitler's Germany excellence Aryan race. Touching, sometimes funny, but very motivating story.
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"Walking through the woods," Bill Bryson
Lucy recommends Marcil, a pediatrician, a social entrepreneur. Speaker Lecture "Why doctors offer free advice on taxes in waiting rooms».
Once Bill Bryson decided that his life has become too boring. Then he traveled to the Apache Trail length of 3379 kilometers. Here Bill confronted with bears, wild boars, lack of water and food, but the story of this turned out to be surprisingly funny and inspiring to new adventures.
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«Sapiens. A brief history of humanity, "Yuval Noah Harari
Mariette recommends Lina Hoyos, teacher, author of the lesson TED-Ed «What is the coolest thing in the world?»
More 100 thousand years ago we lived on the earth for at least six species of human, Homo sapiens, and was not among them the most notable. But 70,000 years ago, his cognitive abilities somehow changed - and he conquered the planet. Yuval Noah Harari, in his book tells how a reasonable man subdued the world and our history has evolved. The book contains answers to many questions: why had the money as any religion, why women always set below men.
From it you will learn how to minor details of the past affect human behavior in the present and what we can expect in the future.
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«Alibaba. The history of the world of climbing in the first person, "Duncan Clark
Recommends Pierre Barrot, music entrepreneur and expert on artificial intelligence. Speaker Lecture "As AI can make an individual soundtrack to your life».
This book - a real revelation by Jack Ma, who in 10 years has created Alibaba Group, which now includes AliExpress, Alibaba, Taobao, and other subsidiaries. In 2014, the shares of his company reached $ 25 billion. And Jack began as a simple teacher of English in China.
Pierre BarrotMa pleasant personality makes the book very inspiring and exciting, but also gives information about how he managed to create one of the most valuable companies in China and the world.
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"Magical cleaning. Japanese art of restoring order at home and in life, "Marie Kondo
recommends Alex Edmans, a finance professor and editor. Speaker Lecture "What to trust in the world of "post-truth"».
This book will teach you techniques that will clean up the mess once and never again hold spring cleaning. It's about right, not only at home but also in your head. After reading, you will get rid of the chaos, become more productive and cease to depend on material things. In the book, much like general advice and specific tips step by step, for example, about how to put things or prevent the disorder.
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"Innovators. A few geniuses, hackers and geeks made the digital revolution, "Walter Isaacson
Mariette recommends Lina Hoyos, teacher, author of the lesson TED-Ed «What is the coolest thing in the world?»
This story tells about the digital revolution Ada Lovelace, Venivare Bush, Alan Turing, Bill Gates, Steve Wozniak, Steve Jobs and Larry Page. Perhaps it is thanks to these people, there are the Internet, smart phones, and Layfhaker our article.
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"Feynman Lectures on Physics," Richard Feynman
Recommends Steven Webb, writer and scholar. Speaker Lecture "Where are the aliens?»
Collection of lectures on physics looks strange in this list is only for those who have never read Feynman. Its stunning language, humor and ability to explain everything in simple language to make the book fascinating and understandable even for people with the "humanitarian" mentality.
In general, many of the Feynman lectures, but we chose a collection for beginners. After him, it will be possible to proceed to the other, to dive deeper into the world of modern physics.
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"" I "means" hawk "," Helen McDonald
Recommends Ian Firth, engineer and designer of bridges. Speaker Lecture "Bridges must be beautiful».
This autobiography tells how Helen MacDonald tried to cope with the loss of his father, took on education goshawk. Woman and bird of prey together comprehend the beauty of the world, humble themselves with grief and learn to live on.
Ian FirthBeautifully written memoir, a mixture of philosophy and poignant story about teaching a hawk home. A great gift for anyone, especially for lovers of birds of prey.
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"Blue Point. Cosmic future of humanity, "Carl Sagan
Mariette recommends Lina Hoyos, teacher, author of the lesson TED-Ed «What is the coolest thing in the world?»
This inspirational book tells the story of the most important discoveries of mankind, space and other planets. It permeated the philosophy of love, admiration and the desire to protect our planet, is so tiny on the scale of the universe.
Mariette Lina HoyosEarth is a place that we call our home, is only a tiny spot on the expanses of the cosmos, and book shows us that the little pale blue dot in which we live - this is the point, full of life and love.
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"Running with the wolves" Clarissa Pinkola Estes
Recommends Rola Hallam, a consultant anesthetist, involved in charity work. Speaker Lecture "Doctors, nurses and aid workers recover Syria».
All the books on the list of generic, but this is more likely for women. It teaches an inner feminine power that we lost in the modern world, and help to live more conscious. In the book of female archetypes reveal details of the tales, beginning with the "Bluebeard" and ending with "The Little Match Girl", and Psychology is closely intertwined with the philosophy, parables and practical techniques to help every woman to become the most a.
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"Great daring," Brene Brown
Recommends Christine Porath, a management professor and researcher. Speaker Lecture "Why respect for colleagues good for business».
This book is not just recommended TED Speaker - she is also written TED speaker. In his video "The Power of Vulnerability" Brene Brown tells how our ability to love and empathize with us makes us stronger. And in his book, she continues this theme. It teaches us to be strong, successful and happy, relying on their own vulnerability and imperfection.
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"The Book of joy. How to be happy in a changing world ", the XIV Dalai Lama
Recommends Rola Hallam, a consultant anesthetist, involved in charity work. Speaker Lecture "Doctors, nurses and aid workers recover Syria».
If there is in the world authority on happiness, it is the Tibetan leader Dalai Lama. This book - a record of his dialogue with the Archbishop of Cape Town Desmond Tutu. It will take you to meet two of the greatest spiritual leaders of our time, which will tell how to be truly happy.
Rola HallamThis book teaches us that our happiness is inextricably linked with the happiness of others. True happiness - is when we work a lot, internally and externally, to make it a reality for all of us.
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Fiction
"Detective Agency Dirk Gently" by Douglas Adams
Kate Darling, on robotetike specialist. Speaker Lecture "Why do we have there is an emotional bond with robots».
Douglas Adams is best known for the book "The Hitchhiker's Guide to the Galaxy", but his work 'Detective Agency Dirk Gently "is not less than the original and funny. It tells the story of a few mad detective who seeks and finds the connection between brand unrelated things, solves the unsolvable puzzles and reveal crimes that can not afford ordinary people.
By the way, there are two lesser-known TV series "Dirk Gently"Strictly by the book, but"Detective Agency Dirk Gently"- a free interpretation that preserves the basic idea. Both series are not completed and closed, but it will be interesting to see them after reading the book.
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"Woosters" P. G. Wodehouse
Recommends Steven Webb, writer and scholar. Speaker Lecture "Where are the aliens?».
Woodhouse can not be called a profound writer, but he did his readers happy. The whole series "Jeeves and Wooster" worth reading, but "Woosters" definitely the best. It will make you laugh and be amazed by the incredible plot twists a simple story about the theft of antiquarian items for cream.
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"Jonathan Livingston Seagull" by Richard Bach
Recommends Daniel Kraft, physicist, inventor, entrepreneur. Speaker Lecture "the future of pharmacy? Personalized tablets, 3D-printing house».
This short classic novel tells the story of a seagull, who learned to fly. But in fact he was not a bird, but about all of us, about self-improvement, creativity and true freedom.
If you think you do not know where to go, what you have lost, broken or forgotten how to dream - get this book. And if you've already read it a few years ago - re-read, you are sure to discover many new things.
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"From the Earth to the moon direct way for 97 hours and 20 minutes", Jules Verne
Recommends Fabio Pakuchchi, teacher, author of the lesson TED-Ed «Can a black hole to swallow Earth?»
Jules Verne was more science fiction before the genre appeared science fiction. His novel "From the Earth to the Moon" immerses you in an incredible event - the organization of the world's first space mission in cannonball.
Fabio PakuchchiThis book has everything you need for inspiration: curiosity, challenge, impossible journey, faith in scientific knowledge and unwavering courage. I read this book when I was 12 years old and she is very inspired me to search for the stars.
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"The Alchemist" by Paulo Coelho
Recommends Nikki Clifton, a lawyer, a specialist in public affairs. Speaker Lecture "3 ways in which business can combat sexual trafficking».
Most likely you have heard about this book. Now is the time to read it. Way to put the shepherd Santiago - is the way each of us to his dream. "The Alchemist" teaches to overcome fears and doubts, and let many consider it frivolous - he influenced many people and continues to lead them to the goal.
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"The Little Prince" by Antoine de Saint-Exupery
Recommends Alex Edmans, a finance professor and editor. Speaker Lecture "What to trust in the world of "post-truth"».
This book is considered the nursery, but try to read it now, when you become older. You will discover the amazing history of the facets of love, friendship, beauty, and goodness. If you feel that you have lost a unique children's view of the world, then you definitely need to once again plunge into the history of the little prince.
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