The Argumentative Indian by Amartya Sen
Books | Culture, History
I’m eager to explore how Amartya Sen traces India's roots of pluralism, democracy and public debate to understand how diverse societies progress through dialogue.
History
Grand Transitions by Vaclav Smil
Books | Science, History
Where 'How to Feed the World' focuses on one survival pillar, this book by Vaclav Smil zooms out to energy and economics. I want to read this demanding book to better understand the macro-systems driving human progress.
The Better Angels of Our Nature by Steven Pinker
Books | Psychology, History
I’m finally making time to read this book. While it challenges the pessimistic narrative that the world is growing more violent, my goal is also to observe how a master researcher structures massive global datasets into a cohesive narrative.