A graphic novel, a gripping origin story, a cautionary tale: these are Some of the most interesting reads about technology today are graphic and gripping, and here are just a few of them, curated by the Techovy review team.
From acclaimed writer Dave Eggers (A Heartbreaking Work of Staggering Genius, Zeitoun) comes this novel about an alternate America in the grips of an all-powerful social network that has consolidated the likes of Facebook and Google under one banner. It’s a bit silly, but the story is thought-provoking all the same.
Hatching Twitter: A True Story of Money, Power, Friendship, and Betrayal by Nick Bilton
A technology columnist for The New York Times, Nick Bilton explores the surprisingly dramatic origins of Twitter, the social network now worth billions of dollars. This book is great for fans of Twitter and The Social Network.
The Distraction Addiction by Alex Soojung-Kim Pang
Can’t put down your smartphone? Won’t stop Instagramming your food? Technology is increasingly part of our daily lives, and author Alex Soojung-Kim Pang details clear ideas for navigating it all in a thoughtful way. This book is great for anyone in the market for a little zen and crazed businesspeople.
Nuclear 2.0: Why a Green Future Needs Nuclear Power by Mark Lynas
There are many, many people in this world without electricity, but that’s changing. How we approach that issue, writer Mark Lynas argues in this Kindle Single, will dramatically shape the future of our planet, and his proposed solution—to increase nuclear power—is both controversial and intellectually compelling. This book is perfect for those interested in global warming and anyone who uses a power strip.
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