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4 books

Non-Fiction Books

Geopolitics, psychology, and a couple of books about why people do what they do.

Clash of Civilizations

Author: Samuel P. Huntington

A provocative thesis that reshaped political debate after the Cold War. Huntington maps cultural fault lines and what they mean for international relations. The tone is controversial.

The Limits of Power

Author: Andrew J. Bacevich

Bacevich on the limits of national power and the cost of overreach, argued through historical cases of unchecked military ambition.

Grit: The Power of Passion and Perseverance

Author: Angela Duckworth

Duckworth argues that passion and perseverance drive success, and gives practical advice on building resilience at work and outside it.

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Author: Daniel Kahneman

A Nobel laureate explaining why humans are gloriously irrational. Introduces System 1 and System 2 thinking—the fast, intuitive brain vs. the slow, analytical one. Essential for understanding cognitive biases, decision-making, and why users do what they do. Also makes you realize how often you're wrong about everything.