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Vincent Ramdhanie
Senior Software Engineer

My 2024 reading list

Books that I read in 2024 ranging from physics and philosophy to technical guides and fiction.

Books that I read in 2024 ranging from physics and philosophy to technical guides and fiction.
2024Reading List
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    Now: The Physics of Time
    Richard A. Muller
    2016

    This book explores the concept of time from a physics perspective. Richard A. Muller delves into the nature of time, its relationship with space, and how it is perceived by humans. The book provides a comprehensive understanding of time, combining scientific theories with philosophical insights.

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    The Case Against Reality
    Donald Hoffman
    2019

    This is a well-argued stance on reality and our perception of reality. The basic concept is that we do not percieve the truth of reality, rather, we percieve reality in the way that maximises our chance of survival. The argument is that we create a reality when we observe the world. That reality that we create may not be the objective reality.

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    Accelerate
    Nicole Forsgren, Jez Humble, Gene Kim
    2018

    Describes the results of several years of research into high functioning teams. The authors, present several metrics that correlate with high functioning teams and the factors that contribute to these metrics. It is an excellent case for devops and automation.

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    The Staff Engineer's Path
    Tanya Reilly
    2022
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    Project Hail Mary
    Aandy Weir
    2021

    A well told science fiction story reminiscent of Heinlein. The main character is a human who wakes up in a spaceship with no memory of how he got there. He must figure out how to survive and find out what is going on.

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    Artemis
    Andy Weir
    2017

    A thrilling story set on the moon, where a young woman named Jazz Bashara gets involved in a heist that could change the future of the lunar city, Artemis.

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    Holly
    Stephen King
    2023

    A well written mystery with good old fashioned human monsters. The detective work unfolded smoothly. Some of the side quests felt forced but overall, did not detract from the story.

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    Collapse: How Societies Choose to Fail or Succeed
    Jared Diamond
    2004
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