6 books about science, which advises read Mark Zuckerberg
Books / / December 19, 2019
2015 marked the year of Facebook head of the literature. During the 365 days of Mark Zuckerberg held mediadiety, trying to read at least two pieces per month. If you like the scientific literature, look at these books.
Mark Zuckerberg
American programmer and entrepreneur, one of the developers and founders of social networking site Facebook.
1. «Sapiens. A brief history of humanity, "Yuval Noah Harari
We have not always been the only representatives of their kind. About 100 thousand years ago on Earth, there were about six kinds of people. November Book Yuval Harari tells how it happened that to stay alive and to come to the present point of development could only Homo sapiens.
"When I read Sapiens, I liked the chapter on the evolution of religion in human life. This is an issue which I would like to go deeper, "- I wrote Zuckerberg on page A Year of Books.
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2. On Immunity, Eula Biss
Popular in Europe and the US social movements against vaccination prompted Eulu Biss explore the true benefit of vaccination. The results of research it is outlined in the book 2014 On Immunity. Its scientists have recommended Zuckerberg and friends working in the health system.
On Immunity convincingly argues with antivaktsinatorami and says that the inoculation actually important as they protect people from infectious diseases and promote good health in society whole.
3. "Player", Iain Banks
"Player", written by Ian Banks in 1988 - a science fiction novel of the series "Culture". This work tells the story of what can happen when humanity will conquer the galaxy and will gain fabulous wealth thanks superintellektualnym robots.
Zuckerberg is not a big fan of science fiction. According to him, "Player" has been selected for the purpose of reading to change the situation and retreat from past habits. This recommendation of the head of Facebook joins as CEO Tesla and SpaceX Elon Musk, celebrated "Culture" Banks.
4. "The Structure of Scientific Revolutions," Thomas Kuhn
"The Structure of Scientific Revolutions", first published in 1962, expresses the idea that scientific and technological progress affects social life. As Thomas Kuhn argues that scientific knowledge evolves jumps through scientific revolutions. This book - about science, society and their mutual influence on each other.
"I think that science - strength, consistently fighting for good in this world. Investments in science and action on the results of research will be used for all of us for the good "- this thought Zuckerberg concluded a review of the book by Thomas Kuhn.
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5. "Genome" by Matt Ridley
Matt Ridley's book "Genome" tells about one of the most important discoveries in recent history - the mapping of the human genome. The ability to find out which genes cause certain diseases and predisposition to them, radically changed the way scientists investigate the human body, and how doctors treat it.
"This book tells the story of humanity in terms of genetics, not sociology, and an excellent complement to what I had read in 2015", - I wrote Zuckerberg.
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6. "The beginning of infinity", David Deutsch
Last book read by Mark Zuckerberg in 2015. British theoretical physicist David Deutsch is convinced that the world is fraught not only a riddle, but a lot of answers that are just waiting to be discovered. In his book, the author tells us that the scientific method can open almost any truth. It can be used not only in science but also in art or politics.
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