Vinod Khosla

Willful Blindness by Margaret Heffernan delves into the reasons behind our tendency to turn a blind eye towards impending disasters, whether they be personal or corporate. Through anecdotes and interviews with psychologists, neuroscientists, and whistleblowers, Heffernan explains how and why certain people see what others don't, and proposes solutions for individuals and groups to overcome the phenomenon of willful blindness. This thought-provoking read challenges readers to confront their biases and become more mindful of the world around them.

Discover why Yale researcher Paul Bloom argues against the common belief that empathy is the ultimate source of goodness in society. In Against Empathy, Bloom uses groundbreaking scientific findings to reveal how empathy is a capricious and irrational emotion that leads to inequality and immorality. Instead of relying on empathy, he encourages a more distanced compassion for clearer, fairer, and ultimately more moral decisions and choices in all aspects of our lives. This urgent and humane book shows that limiting our impulse towards empathy may be the most compassionate choice we can make.

Discover the ultimate lecture on leadership by the NFL's greatest coach - Bill Walsh. Renowned for transforming the San Francisco 49ers from the worst franchise to a legendary dynasty, Walsh shares his advanced leadership strategies that can be applied to any profession. With additional insights from Hall of Fame quarterback Joe Montana and others, this book will inspire and enlighten leaders seeking to improve their skills.

Explore how new digital technology is unleashing a wave of creative production that is transforming our world. Discover how people are using new media to pool their efforts at low cost, creating mind-expanding reference tools like Wikipedia and life-saving Web sites like Ushahidi.com. Cognitive Surplus shows what's possible when people unite to use their intellect, energy, and time for the greater good.

Explore how to build and sustain a purposeful culture with "What You Do Is Who You Are" by a leading venture capitalist and management expert. Through historical figures and modern case-studies, the book offers surprising advice and guidance for executives to shape their organization's culture and make purposeful decisions. Discover how to understand your company's strategy and become the kind of leader others want to follow. It's not just about the values you list, but about what you do.

Discover the groundbreaking theory that aging is a disease and is treatable in this fascinating book by a leading authority on genetics and longevity. Exploring research from Harvard, the author reveals how activating vitality genes can slow down or even reverse aging. Prepare to be enlightened on this bold new approach to aging.

Эта книга перевернет ваши представления о пути к профессиональному успеху! Революционный подход Дэвида Эпштейна, магистра экологических наук и журналистики, ставит под сомнение идею 10 000 часов. Он исследовал примеры самых успешных спортсменов, художников, музыкантов, нобелевских лауреатов и ученых и обнаружил, что в большинстве областей ранняя и узкая специализация – не синоним результата. Именно универсалы — изобретательные и гибкие люди с широким кругозором и большим жизненным опытом — рулят в мире больших скоростей.

В своей книге физик и предприниматель Сафи Бэколл рассказывает о том, почему хорошие команды на корню губят великолепные идеи, почему мудрость масс превращается в тиранию, как небольшие изменения в структуре групп способны повлиять на их поведение и что может рассказать о человеческой природе и мировой истории стакан воды. На примерах из разных сфер жизни и реальных историях о замечательных людях автор показывает, каким образом современная наука поможет разобраться в функционировании компаний и судьбах империй. Все это вооружит вас инструментами, которые позволят стать инициатором перемен, а не жертвой новшеств, научат не отступать от истины и настойчиво идти к цели. Адресована тем, кто хочет понять, как безумные идеи меняют мир.