Reading Recap: March 2026

Where Good Ideas Come From by Steven Johnson

A history of innovation that dispels many myths and explores the environments that encourage breakthroughs.

Your Data Will Be Used Against You by Andrew Guthrie Ferguson

An examination of privacy law and why it needs an update to its application in the digital era.

Recoding America by Jennifer Pahlka

Why the US government struggles with many digital programs and solutions to make digital work for the people. Applicable to many private organizations as well.

Game Theory: A Very Short Introduction by Ken Binmore

This book helped me get a bit better handle on game theory and how to apply it in the real world. Some witty writing to boot.

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