Human Stories, Machine Dreams Podcast
1) How We Know What Isn’t So - Thomas Gilovich
How We Know What Isn’t So by Thomas Gilovich is a sharp and accessible examination of the cognitive biases and psychological tendencies that lead people to believe false or unsupported claims. Drawing...Show More
2) A Guide for the Perplexed - E. F. Schumacher
A Guide for the Perplexed by E. F. Schumacher is a philosophical exploration of how humans can find meaning and orientation in a complex, often disorienting world. In contrast to reductionist science ...Show More
3) Gravity's Rainbow - Thomas Pynchon
Gravity's Rainbow by Thomas Pynchon is a dense, sprawling, and surreal masterpiece that explores the chaos of World War II and the psychological, political, and scientific aftermath it leaves behind. ...Show More
4) Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick
Anarchy, State, and Utopia by Robert Nozick is a seminal work of political philosophy that presents a libertarian critique of state power and a defense of minimal government. Nozick argues against exp...Show More
5) Foucault’s Pendulum - Umberto Eco
Foucault’s Pendulum by Umberto Eco is an intricate intellectual thriller that delves into conspiracy theories, secret societies, and the nature of human belief. The novel follows three Milanese publis...Show More
6) The Feminine Mystique - Betty Friedan
The Feminine Mystique by Betty Friedan is a groundbreaking feminist work that challenged the traditional roles assigned to women in mid-20th century America. Published in 1963, the book critiques the ...Show More
7) Holy Fire - Bruce Sterling
Holy Fire by Bruce Sterling is a thought-provoking cyberpunk novel set in a future where medical technology has extended human lifespans, but at the cost of societal stagnation. The story follows Mia,...Show More
8) The Communist Manifesto - Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels
The Communist Manifesto by Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels is a revolutionary political pamphlet that outlines the principles of communism and calls for the overthrow of capitalist systems. Published i...Show More
9) Crome Yellow - Aldous Huxley
Crome Yellow by Aldous Huxley is a satirical novel that follows a group of eccentric intellectuals and artists gathered at an English country estate. Through the eyes of the naive and aspiring writer ...Show More
10) The Middle Way: Faith, Wisdom, and Mind - Dalai Lama
The Middle Way: Faith, Wisdom, and Mind by the Dalai Lama is a profound exploration of the Buddhist philosophy of the Middle Way, which seeks a balance between extremes in both thought and practice. D...Show More