Walter Isaacson on Tools and Weapons
"This is a colorful and insightful insiders’ view of how technology is both empowering and threatening us. From privacy to cyberattacks, this timely book is a useful guide for how to navigate the digital future."
Walter Isaacson on The Odyssey
"There’s something beautiful about [this book] because Ulysses is on the boat and then he’ll have this incredible adventure. But then he gets to get back on the boat and move on."
Walter Isaacson on Play Nice But Win
"A fast-paced tale of launching a public company, taking it private, and then taking it public again."
Walter Isaacson on The Only Game in Town
"A must-read from one of the most astute financial analysts of our time."
Walter Isaacson on The 4-Hour Workweek
"[The author has] a great curiosity and [...] a great love for things."
Walter Isaacson on Poor Richard's Almanack
Walter Isaacson mentioned this book on "The Tim Ferriss Show" podcast.
Walter Isaacson on On the Road
"Read [this book]."
Walter Isaacson on Destined for War
"When a new power arises in the world, it results in a clash with the dominant power. This important and fascinating book extracts lessons for how we can avoid such a confrontation."
Walter Isaacson on The Autobiography of Benjamin Franklin
"Cast as a letter to his son. It’s not some deep ruminations and things. It’s about how you make your way through this world."
Walter Isaacson on Measure What Matters
"The most important venture capitalist of our era reveals a key to business innovation and success."
Walter Isaacson on The Founders
"An indispensable guide to modern innovation and entrepreneurship."
Walter Isaacson on Adventures of Huckleberry Finn
"Read [this book]."
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