Books Recommended by Chamath Palihapitiya
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Disruptor
Arwen Elys Dayton
Source: "An amazing read for those who love stellar fiction." - Chamath Palihapitiya
1 recommenderLife Ascending
The Ten Great Inventions of Evolution
Nick Lane
Source: "Must read if you don't want to be a luddite." - Chamath Palihapitiya
2 recommendersAdult Children of Alcoholics
Janet G. Woititz
Source: "Started me on a path of healing." - Chamath Palihapitiya
1 recommenderWanting
The Power of Mimetic Desire in Everyday Life
Luke Burgis
Source: "Super book. Very easy to read." - Chamath Palihapitiya
2 recommendersThe Professor, the Banker, and the Suicide King
Inside the Richest Poker Game of All Time
Michael Craig
Source: Chamath Palihapitiya recommended this book on Twitter.
1 recommenderFermat's Enigma
The Epic Quest to Solve the World's Greatest Mathematical Problem
Simon Singh
Source: Chamath Palihapitiya recommended this book on Twitter.
1 recommender- 4 recommenders
The Great Mental Models Volume 1
General Thinking Concepts
Shane Parrish
Source: "Super read." - Chamath Palihapitiya
1 recommenderThe Vital Question
Energy, Evolution, and the Origins of Complex Life
Nick Lane
Source: "Incredible." - Chamath Palihapitiya
4 recommendersBarbarians at the Gate
The Fall of RJR Nabisco
Bryan Burrough
Source: "Excellent." - Chamath Palihapitiya
Americana
A 400-Year History of American Capitalism
Bhu Srinivasan
Source: "Amazing." - Chamath Palihapitiya
1 recommender
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