Books Recommended by Balaji Srinivasan

"Important new book by @AshleyRindsberg. Everyone in tech & crypto should read it. The issues go much deeper than any one story. The core problem is entrusting the determination of truth to some random inherited media corporation, rather than cryptography. https://t.co/ytIwTzFBEe"

"For a long form confession by someone in the profession, read the Journalist and the Murderer, by Janet Malcolm of the New Yorker. Rated one of the top 100 nonfiction books of the 20th century by the Modern Library. https://t.co/T5pJSum49a"

"I recommended The Knowledge in the pre-virus era to many people, but it’s even more relevant today. It talks about how to rebuild civilization in a post-apocalyptic era — or a time when supply chains have been disrupted. Goes into chemistry and manufacturing processes."

"@gladstein referred me to this interesting book called Super Imperialism by Michael Hudson. Here’s his bit on Japan vs China: https://t.co/zFeRhQOftA"

"Timur Kuran wrote the book on preference cascades in unfree societies. It’s called Public Lies, Private Truths. And we’re watching a public lie dissolve right now. https://t.co/LIuzLz94jX"

"There is a set of Japanese comic books that explains many technical concepts at an undergraduate level, with illustrations. It’s called the “Manga Guide” series and it is surprisingly good. https://t.co/VD7PjG7vHN"

"Exactly. See post below. Also: [1]: Tomorrow The World: documents the exact moment when the decision was made to pursue American Empire. [2] How to Hide An Empire: good, though focuses more on official possessions like Guam vs unofficial ones like Japan"

"Exactly. See post below. Also: [1]: Tomorrow The World: documents the exact moment when the decision was made to pursue American Empire. [2] How to Hide An Empire: good, though focuses more on official possessions like Guam vs unofficial ones like Japan"