book reviews
Reviews of must-read books that explore the history of technology, what our future looks like and how these scientific advancements impact the way humans think, work, live and communicate.
What company makes NYPD riot helmets?
For those of you who have never had the pleasure of seeing a New York City police riot helmet in person, I present this image. As you can see, the riot helmet is heavy, and has thick padding. The riot helmet is designed to protect the wearer’s head and neck from impact from rocks and other projectiles, and even the skull and face of another person. The riot helmet is not a good choice for a light-hearted demonstration, and in that respect it’s much like the bike helmet. If you’re going to put on a riot helmet, it’s not going to be a light-hearted demonstration.
By ww tactical4 years ago in 01
You Need This Book to Understand NO-BS Success
You're probably asking, "What self-help books should I read?" I might be able to provide some recommendations. But, before I get into the self-help/psychology book I'm currently reading, there are a few factors to consider.
By Avocado Nunzella BSc (Psych) -- M.A.P 4 years ago in 01
Book review: What would Google do, by Jeff Jarvis
Introduction to the book’s main idea Google is among those companies that have enjoyed financial success and extraordinary brand recognition as a result of the online information economy. In fact, it wouldn’t be an exaggeration to say that billions of web users across the globe identify information seeking with Google itself.
By thepavsalford4 years ago in 01
Books Recommended by Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs was born in San Francisco, California on February 24, 1955. Jobs founded several companies, including Pixar Animation Studios and NEXT. He also co-founded Apple Inc. Jobs was the flagship figure of the personal computer revolution that defined the 1990s, along with Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak.
By Borba de Souza4 years ago in 01
Books Recommended by Jeff Bezos
Jeff Bezos is the founder, largest shareholder, President, and CEO of Amazon.com. He is also the man behind the growth of Blue Origin space venture, born in 2000. Starting off as an online bookstore, Amazon has grown into one of the world’s largest retailers. And much of that can be attributed to Bezos’ vision.
By Borba de Souza4 years ago in 01
Spinal Cord Injury: Recovery Signs
The recovery process for a spinal cord injury is usually a long and challenging one. It may be hard at first, to notice signs of improvement even after regular treatment, which can be frustrating for the patient. However, it is important to remember that every patient is unique and will recover at their own pace. What is essential, is to continue treatment diligently, practise healthy habits, gather a support system, and remain mentally positive. Here’s a quick guide to what recovering from a spinal cord injury may look like.
By Albertalice4 years ago in 01
Book Review: An Ugly Truth by Cecilia Kang and Sheera Frenkel
Facebook was something fairly new when I was younger. My very first Facebook post was ‘you guys are right, this is so much better than MSN Messenger…’ as I was still into chatrooms and MySpace. But, back then Facebook was still a baby and everyone’s kids were trying to use it to set up chatrooms with their friends and share pictures from my 14th birthday party (which probably still exist on that site for some reason). But, I have to admit that at the age of twenty-two - I quit Facebook and my account is now defunct. However, at almost four years’ later - I can still find photographs from my 14th birthday party on the internet. It was about here that I realised there may have been something wrong with the concept of Facebook. Unfortunately, I have been blissfully ignorant of the issues concerning the social media monolith and the only reason I read this book is because I saw it in a magazine. I am no longer blissfully ignorant and yet, I am now horribly aware. This is a turbulent force of wrongdoing that has been apologised for again and again and even though nothing has changed, neither has the reaction towards it until now. People are beginning to think that maybe there are things that can’t have a public apology bandaid fixed over it.
By Annie Kapur4 years ago in 01






