Reading List

A curated collection of readings that have significantly influenced my thinking, along with personal notes on each piece.

Technology

Technical papers, articles, and books that have shaped my understanding of technology

Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System

The original Bitcoin whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto

"The original whitepaper by Satoshi Nakamoto (the 🐐)"

Code is Law

Blockchains as a regulatory technology

"Changed my perspective on what it means to develop software."

Society & Politics

Readings that have influenced my understanding of society and political systems

The Dictator's Handbook

Why bad behavior is almost always good politics

"Politics in every form requires some level of corruption in order secure political hegemony"

The Creature from Jekyll Island

History of how we arrived at today's modern financial system.

"Reads like a mystery novel, goes in-depth from the creation of the federal reserve to modern day banking"

Broken Money: Why Our Financial System is Failing us and How We Can Make it Better

Synapsis over the evolution of monetary systems, how modern-day money is created & destroyed, what we can expect ahead of us.

"This should be basic education, completely changed my perspective on the world and modern day finance."

Miscellaneous

Other interesting readings that don't fit neatly into other categories

When Breath Becomes Air

Story of a neurosurgeon who is battling late-stage cancer

"A really moving story & touches on questions of mortality & purpose"