We are witnessing an unprecedented change fueled by technology and innovation. How can you keep up with this rapid pace of technological change? Do you like reading books? If yes, what was the last one you read? Was it fiction or non-fiction? One of the most effective and engaging ways that you can use to capture the tech trends is through books. Books are one of the best ways to hone your skills and improve your focus, memory, and communication skills. Let us have a look at some of the top tech books to keep yourself abreast of the latest tech trends:
1. The Founders: By Jimmy Soni
Want to know about fast-scaling digital start-ups, cashless currency concepts, and mobile money transfer? This book containing interviews will take you through a roller-coaster ride about Paypal’s turbulent days. Jimmy Soni also discusses the stories of the countless individuals who do not appear on the front-page features and banner headlines but played a very important role in PayPal’s success.
2. The Age Of AI, By Henry Kissinger, Eric Schmidt, And Daniel Huttenlocher
Are you looking for an AI roadmap? Then this book is perfect for you. This book discusses artificial intelligence and the manner it is being used to transform our lives and human society at large by the most distinguished and accomplished deep thinkers. The Age Of AI also highlights what are the consequences if you do not pay attention to the AI as it is intricately linked with our day-to-day lives.
3. Steve Jobs, By Walter Isaacson
Are you an Apple fan? Do you want to know what was the motive force which led to the formation of Apple? This book perfectly captures the personality of Steve Jobs, a creative entrepreneur whose passion for perfection has revolutionized six industries based on more than forty interviews with Steve Jobs that took over two years. This book not only has interviews with Steve Jobs but also with his colleagues, friends, family members, and even competitors.
4. Life 3.0, By Max Tegmark
How does AI have the potential to transform our future more than any other technology? Will AI affect our very existence? MIT professor, Max Tegmark, discusses the benefits of AI and its impact of AI on every facet of life. Life 3.0 discusses AI as the most important conversation of our time and is a thought-provoking book on artificial intelligence.
5. Elon Musk, By Ashlee Vance
This book needs no introduction and has been named the New York Times and International Bestseller with more than two million copies sold. In this book, Ashlee Vance gives us a holistic view of Elon Musk’s life and work, including his upbringing in South Africa to his innovations and entrepreneurial pursuits. The book captures interesting excerpts from Musk’s life and contains regular interviews with Musk and those that played an important role in Musk’s life.
6. Doing Agile Right, By Darrell K. Rigby, Sarah Elk, And Steve Berez
Do you know what is the right way to implement agile? Tired of the siloed process? In this book, you will uncover the potential to transform your company and create nimble and flexible organizations. Doing Agile Rights breaks the myths and misconceptions that are associated with the agile way of working and the ingredient needed to maintain agile teams.
7. Everyday Chaos: Technology, Complexity, And How We’re Thriving In A New World Of Possibility, By David Weinberger
Are you an IT professional who is looking for inspiration to create possibilities compared to simply participating with current tools? This book is a must-read for you. We know that the world is complex and changes such as big data, artificial intelligence, and modern science are happening at a faster rate than ever seen before and how we should prepare for such changes. In short, we can also leverage the opportunities that chaos can bring us.
8. Technology & Society, By Deborah G. Johnson And Jameson M. Wetmore
This book includes writings by thinkers such as Rokeya Sakhawat Hossain and Bruno Latour that focuses on how technology, society, and values are interconnected and the importance of understanding this link for better development of technology. Did you know that race and gender are closely linked with each other? Technology & Society also explores the interlinkage between race and gender.
9. Women Of Color In Tech: A Blueprint For Inspiring And Mentoring The Next Generation Of Technology Innovators, By Susanne Tedrick
This book gives you a glimpse of the hurdles faced by women of color that prevents them from achieving their full potential. How can the IT leaders support and encourage women of color? You will find such insights in this book and how women can succeed in their careers with soft skills such as communication and public speaking.
10. Communication With Data, By Carl Allchin
Can you communicate with data? Data is a resource in its raw form which needs to be articulately communicated for bringing impact and change to the organization. This book gives practical insights on how one can learn ways to develop strong and impactful points when presenting data to different groups/teams in the organization.
