Reading Recap: September 2025
🏠The Color of Law by Richard Rothstein
A detailed history of US policies and laws that excluded Black Americans from the post WW2 housing boom, created segregated communities, and limited generational wealth.
🗣️ Supercommunicators by Charles Duhigg
Breaks down different types of communication, how to know which one you’re in, and how to make the most of the conversation. I found the parts on emotional awareness especially helpful.
🍻 Sloppy by Rax King
A good time combined with insights on growing up and finding your way in the world. Vulnerable and personal writing that makes it feel like you are reading the author’s private diary. Shout out to Silver Unicorn Bookstore in Acton, MA and their newsletter for leading me to this book.
🐍 AI Snake Oil by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor
Breaks down what AI does well. Highlights domains where it will never work, despite products claiming that it will. A very solid overview of AI basics, myths, hype, harms, and solutions.
🧵 Power and Progress by Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson
An economics perspective on the history of technology innovation and how it has impacted the vast majority of us that make up the labor market. We have the power to shape how our technology develops. Some choices will be good for the majority of the population and others will benefit the ruling class holding capital.
