2024 Reading List

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Reilly maps the senior IC track clearly and without pretension. I recommend it to every engineer wondering what comes after 'senior'.