Microcosm: E. coli and the New Science of Life - Carl Zimmer * This was one of the best science books I've ever read. Zimmer uses e-coli as the primary actor a tour of genomics and history of the big breakthroughs in micro-biology. I'm a developer, but this book was a page turner that really opened my eyes to to how cells operate, perform logic-like functions, and communicate. The Rational Optimist: How Prosperity Evolves - Matt Ridley * Ridley's basic thesis is that specialization and trade are the primary means of the betterment of the human condition, and he has a lot of thought provoking ways of looking at the world that will forever change the way I think about technology and business. A wide ranging and enjoyable read
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