Twenty years ago, I thought that the Internet would dramatically change – even enhance – the way we humans communicate. After all, this is how Gutenberg’s printing press revolutionized civilizations in the sixteenth century. Ten years ago, when Kindles, tablets, and smart phones hit the market, I thought digitized word would replace the written word. These early predictions have proved true in one sense but untrue in another. They have indeed changed the way humans…
On the Shelf for February 2020.Do you want to read with me and compare notes? Arrowsmith by Sinclair Lewis This novel covers the growth of medical research in America. This motif is relayed in fictionalized form and won Lewis a Pulitzer Prize… which he ironically refused to accept. It’s a classic tale capturing how medicine transitioned from an anecdotal profession into a science- and knowledge-driven enterprise. A History of the English Language by Albert C.…
116 Books Read; 38,852 Pages ReadThis year, I set a goal for myself to read and review 100 books. That averages to about 2 per week. My average book size lies between 300 and 400 pages, so I had to read about 700 pages a week. I read more on Saturdays and Sundays than Monday through Friday. I don’t plan on keeping up this intense schedule down the road. (There is much more to life…
Introduction to Natural Language Processing: Concepts and Fundamentals for Beginners by Michael Walker Machine Learning and AI for Healthcare: Big Data for Improved Health Outcomes by Arjun Panesar
Einstein: His Life and Universe by Walter Isaacson I enjoy Einstein’s story a lot as I’ve read multiple biographies of him. His story spans more than a mere history of science as it tells the tale of World War II, being a refugee, struggles with marriage, and more. This biography is primarily based on recently released personal letters. As such, it provides a more intimate look than prior works. His science (especially the annus mirabilis of…
The Historiography of Contemporary Science, Technology, and Medicine edited by Ronald E. Doel and Thomas Soderqvist Technology in America: A History of Individuals and Ideas edited by Carroll Pursell and Merritt Roe Smith
The Manager’s Path: A Guide for Tech Leaders Navigating Growth & Change by Camille Fournier
An Introduction to General Systems Thinking: Silver Anniversary Edition by Gerald M. Weinberg The Secrets of Consulting: A Guide to Giving and Getting Advice Successfully by Gerald M. Weinberg Becoming a Technical Leader: An Organic Problem-Solving Approach by Gerald M. Weinberg Weinberg on Writing: The Fieldstone Method by Gerald M. Weinberg