SuperFreakonomics: A Messier, Juicier Sequel Review
The Freakonomics sequel I ordered before I’d even finished the first one. Here’s what it nailed and where it lost…
Economics
Freakonomics: A Rogue Economist Explores the Hidden Side of Everything Review
The book that taught me data has no problem walking up to your favourite moral assumption and slapping it across…
The Psychology of Money: Timeless Lessons on Wealth, Greed, and Happiness Review
My personal key takeaways and confirmation biases from one of the best books on financial psychology. “Financial success is not…
Narrative Economics: How Stories Go Viral and Drive Major Economic Events Review
How viral narratives shape booms, busts, and everything in between. “Narratives are major vectors of rapid change in culture, in…
Boomerang: Travels in the New Third World Review
A fast-paced tour of the countries that blew up during the financial crisis — and the cultural insanity behind each…
Dataclysm: Who We Are Review
What your online behavior reveals about you, and about society as a whole. “Digital data can now show us how…
Abundance: The Future Is Better Than You Think Review
Why technology, globalization, and rising billions mean the future is brighter than you think. “Abundance is not about providing everyone…
Future Perfect: The Case for Progress in a Networked Age Review
A case for citizen-driven decision-making in a networked world. “The Internet was not a cure-all; it was a role model.…
Dollars and Sex: How Economics Influences Sex and Love Review
Mix one part sex, love, and marriage, another thousand parts statistics, and sprinkle it with some intuitive theory-crafting. “At the…
Happy Money: The Science of Smarter Spending Review
An informative read when you finally have a disposable income or land on a windfall of cash. “Stop trying to…