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Best Technology Books

Essential books about technology, innovation, and the digital world. From the history of computing to artificial intelligence and the future of the internet, these reads help you understand the tech that shapes modern life.

10 books in this collection

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Steve Jobs

by Walter Isaacson

★★★★ 4.2 (1,369,043)

An uncompromising, deeply researched look at a tech visionary. Offers a rigorous exploration of genius and flaws.

biographytechnologybusiness
Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men cover

Invisible Women: Data Bias in a World Designed for Men

by Caroline Criado Perez

★★★★ 4.3 (173,001)

Exposes the hidden gender data gap shaping society. A heavily researched, eye-opening look at everyday systemic inequalities.

sociologytechnologypolitics
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou

★★★★ 4.4 (283,927)

The thrilling true story of a massive Silicon Valley fraud. Reads like a fast-paced corporate crime thriller.

businesstechnologyleadership
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Bad Blood: Secrets and Lies in a Silicon Valley Startup

by John Carreyrou

★★★★ 4.4 (283,927)

The spectacular rise and fall of a multi-billion-dollar medical startup. A modern historical fraud that reads like a thriller.

businesstechnologyleadership
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The Wright Brothers

by David McCullough

★★★★ 4.2 (99,429)

The inspiring story of two bicycle mechanics who taught the world to fly. A beautifully told, captivating biography.

biographyhistorytechnology
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The Code Breaker: Jennifer Doudna, Gene Editing, and the Future of the Human Race

by Walter Isaacson

★★★★ 4.3 (41,723)

Profiles the Nobel-winning pioneer of CRISPR gene editing. A rigorous, science-heavy biography exploring humanity's genetic future.

sciencetechnologybiography
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies

by Nick Bostrom

★★★★ 3.9 (21,216)

A highly academic, philosophical exploration of artificial intelligence. It rigorously examines the existential risks of machine consciousness.

technologyphilosophyscience
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Make Time

by Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky

★★★★ 4.1 (25,822)

Redesign your daily routine to find more joy. Packed with dozens of highly actionable tips to optimize focus.

productivitytechnologycreativity
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The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood

by James Gleick

★★★★ 4.0 (17,207)

A deeply intellectual history of communication and information theory. Perfect for understanding the invisible architecture of modern technology.

sciencehistorytechnology
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Build

by Tony Fadell

★★★★ 4.3 (9,602)

The iPod creator's fascinating career memoir doubles as an actionable encyclopedia of advice for building products, teams, and careers.

businesstechnologyleadership

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