2024

Good overview across the AI stack

Hard sci-fi with some interesting ideas for an alien ecosystem. Pairs well with Parasite Rex

There were a few interesting parts here, but ultimately this book less about AI and more about philosophy/the meaning of life. Not my cup of tea, I preferred Superintelligence.

Interesting premise, but not a fan of the writing style and drags a bit. I enjoyed Hominids more.

Stephenson’s books always take a while to get going, and this is just Book 1 so still too early to really judge

Enjoyed some of the background and anecdotes, but not quite enough there unless you’re a huge fan

Pragmatic overview of the role

First book in the new series by the authors of The Expanse, shows promise.

I know basically nothing about tennis, but this was a great read. Goes into the details of what it takes to succeed at the top level, and how unglamorous it is unless you’re at the very top. You can read a pretty representative excerpt first to decide if it’s your type of thing.