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My Global Innovation Library: Alex's Curated Reads

Insights from the Frontier: Handpicked Books & Articles on Global Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind

I read Sapiens: A Brief History of Humankind by Yuval Noah Harari on the history of human kind.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road

I read American Kingpin: The Epic Hunt for the Criminal Mastermind Behind the Silk Road. It tells the tale of the rise and fall of the illegal drug market.
Author:
Alex
November 11, 2022

The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness

I read The Soul of an Octopus: A Surprising Exploration Into the Wonder of Consciousness. It offers a fascinating look at how octopuses might have to intelligent aliens on our planet.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

The Gene: An Intimate History

I read The Gene: An Intimate History by Siddhartha Mukherjee. It is a fascinating look at the history of humanity's knowledge of the gene, and ultimately of ourselves.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

The Shadow of the Sun

The Shadow of the Sun, by Ryszard Kapuscinski, is a collection of some of my favorite books on Africa, charting the modern history across the continent.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

Atomic Adventures: Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotope Murder

Atomic Adventures: Secret Islands, Forgotten N-Rays, and Isotope Murder - A journey into the wild world of nuclear science.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

Leonardo Da Vinci

Leonardo Da Vinci is considered perhaps one of the greatest geniuses of all time. I enjoyed reading his biography by Walter Isaacson.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

Second Nature: A Gardener's Education

I am a longtime fan of Michael Pollan. This book is a must read to understand his views on Second Nature: A Gardener's Education.
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Alex
November 11, 2022

Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia

I read Sea People: The Puzzle of Polynesia... how Polynesia was populated.
Author:
Alex
November 11, 2022
Out-Innovate

Beyond the Valley: Global Entrepreneurs Out-Innovate

The traditional playbook for startup success is being rewritten. Discover how entrepreneurs in emerging economies are innovating in unique ways, forging new paths to global impact and outperforming Silicon Valley's norms

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