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A bitter and powerful dose of reality

Revisado: 01-26-22

I sincerely struggled with the first hour of the book as I found the dialogue setting a bit annoying. Luckily, I persisted as the conversation started to get richer with some profound concepts like interpersonal relationships, separation of tasks and contribution. It's a heavy listen/read but worth it if you like rigour of a well defined philosophy.

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Eye opening narrative on Indian Politics

Revisado: 11-17-20

Arundhati Roy has been bravely narrating the other side of India from the frontline. This book offers a deeply researched and insightful view on how India has been engulfed in a blanket of hate, insecurity and age old traditions of caste and communalism by a rightist mindset that prevails current ruling class. Roy cites many warnings of impending dangers as history seems to be repeating itself. This is an eye opening though a troubling narrative on Indian society and politics.

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What an inspiration !

Revisado: 11-27-15

I found the audio book very well narrated. The author has done a great job at chroncling one of the greatest entrepreneur of our era. Elon's vision and execution capabilities are nonpareil and the book flows like a motion picture.

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A stunning pageturner

Revisado: 11-26-14

You won't be able to put it down till you finish it again. Lewis has an exemplary writing style which not only threads complex topics but storifies them for easier absorption. The books takes you through the underlying world of High Frequency Trading, Dark Pools and Algorithmic trading. The Exchanges have evolved and so must we to make informed investment decisions (or avoid making mistakes).

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End this depression now (Its really catchy)

Revisado: 09-18-12

The book is an extremely well researched and clear explanation of Keynesian solutions to current financial crisis. Indeed after listening to this book, I had to pursue with a deeper appreciation of Free Market Economics vs Keynesian Economics. Paul Krugman is himself an extremely respected economist and makes compelling arguments in the book on different policy actions taken in last 5 years, & how he would have done them differently and why.

If you like to keep a tab on the economics and global financial markets, this book will be fascinating read for you. It will answer some of you questions and kindle a few more.

I highly recommend it to all those who like reading economics.

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The real side of world's greatest conqueror

Revisado: 07-24-12

Would you recommend this book to a friend? Why or why not?

I like reading history as it teaches fill in so many blanks in our understanding. This book tells the story of world's greatest conqueror. We all have been largely mis-fed about Genghis Khan and Mongols in all. They have been showcased in the contemporary media as merciless conquerors with not civility. The books will surprise you with the progressive steps Mongols took under Genghis Khan's rule.

Some of the striking legacies of Genghis Khan's Mongol empire are:
- Segregating of state and religion
- Merit bases society and administration
- Supremacy of law. Even the ruler was subject to the same law under Mongol empire.
- Diplomatic immunity
- Secular society
- Paper based currency by Kublai Khan (Genghis Khan's grandson). He also unified the China as we know today.

And of course Mongols were supreme military strategist and warriors who conquered everything between China and central Europe.

I am following this book with Civilization, which furthers the story from 15'th century onwards and saw emergence of the West above the Asians.

Interestingly, the West drew heavily on Mongol innovations which ultimately triggered the Renaissance in Europe.

What was one of the most memorable moments of Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World?

I loved the epilogue where the author kinda summarizes Genghis Khan's tale and the efforts put in collating all this information. The book spans across 3 centuries of Mongol empire and would have required immense amount of research to test the veracity of different interpretations.

What three words best describe Jonathan Davis and Jack Weatherford ’s performance?

I loved both of them. They brought to life such a remarkable story which is portrayed so wrongly in contemporary media.

Could you see Genghis Khan and the Making of the Modern World being made into a movie or a TV series? Who should the stars be?

Yes.

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Highly proababe you will love this book

Revisado: 07-19-12

What did you love best about The Drunkard's Walk?

You will love this book if you love stats and probability. A very very interesting tale of how these subjects govern our lives to a great extent. Highly recommended

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When computing meets humanity.

Revisado: 07-16-12

Would you listen to The Most Human Human again? Why?

Definitely. The book specially gains momentum in the second half with some extremely thought provoking essays and insights into the realm of artificial intelligence and what computing holds for us in future.

What other book might you compare The Most Human Human to and why?

Information. Though I prefer The Most Human Human more than information. This book is about a human struggle to define his humanity against computing. Its more philosophical in nature too.

What about Brian Christian’s performance did you like?

I loved his intonation and pauses. His grasp over the subject matter seemed complete. He navigated the complex terrain of computer science with remarkable poise.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

The Most Human Human.

Any additional comments?

A great read of people involved with technology. This book offers some beautiful essays into the nature of technology and how AI may unfold in future. But yeah, it is a little slow in the beginning but gain momentum in the second half.

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Proxy wars of modern era

Revisado: 06-26-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. Anyone interested in understanding and making sense of financial events and economic reasoning behind them should find this extremely beneficial read.

The book introduces the readers to the veiled wars on the financial systems of the modern world being waged in the boardrooms of governments.

What did you like best about this story?

The depth and historical references of the story.

Was this a book you wanted to listen to all in one sitting?

Yes. Though it gets a little heavy sometimes.

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A Fascinating & Engaging Book

Revisado: 06-26-12

Would you recommend this audiobook to a friend? If so, why?

Yes. All those who love reading about science and its impact on our society will enjoy this book a lot. Very well researched book. The best part is the interweaving of the human side and scientific side of the story. Thomas Hager is an exceptional storyteller who brings to context different historical events and their reverberations on our contemporary life.

I always hated Chemistry as a kid and now I feel, if only I had read this book when I was young, my perception of the subject and its relevance would have been way different.

What other book might you compare The Alchemy of Air to and why?

Most Human Human. The books is extremely beautiful series of essays on Computing and Artificial Intelligence. Its another realm of science presented with its larger role in the society and meta-philosophy. The book though gets more exciting towards the latter half.

What about Adam Verner’s performance did you like?

Awesome performance by Adam.

If you were to make a film of this book, what would be the tag line be?

Follies by Geniuses.

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