2022 mid-year books

#33 - Jul.2022

Is time for the mid-year checkpoint of the books I had read so far in 2022. There is always a mix of topics that I jump across so I'm including a few insights in case you're interested in diving deep into any of these books:

1. The New One Minute Manager (K. H. Blanchard,  S. Johnson) - This is a classic and was recommended to me some time ago. I like the simplicity of the ideas, wrapped within a story narrative on how to become a better manager.
2. Pequeno Manual Antirracista (Djamila Ribeiro) - Djamila is a Brazilian activist and, in this book, she covers topics of structural racism in society and some handy tips on being more conscious about our daily biases.
3. Being You: A New Science of Consciousness (Anil Seth) - This book was dense - in a good sense. Consciousness is one of the most complex and fascinating topics in science and Anil makes a great job navigating through what he believes is the origin of perceptions, emotions, and the self.
4. En Tierra de Todos (José María Rodríguez Olaizola) - A loved how this Jesuit priest brings topics that most of the time we consider taboo within our Catholic-Religious debates, but they are so important to be addressed for us to evolve both socially and spiritually.
5. 12 Rules for Life: An Antidote to Chaos (Jordan B. Peterson) - Through a mix of philosophical ideas and personal anecdotes Jordan's book tries to summarize key rules for a more fulfilling/happy life. Great insights for re-assessing your personal behavior and mental models.
6. Homo Sidera - Nascimento (Diego de Oliveira) - This is in fact my first book of science fiction and was recommended by a friend (who is the author!). I need to admit that I was engaged in this interesting story - which combines physics, technology, time travel, and more - about an AI system and its journey to save its creators from a scary future due to climate change.