Reading Recap: November 2025

Pedagogy of the Oppressed by Paulo Freire

I had this one on my list for a long time. Some good insights on how to evolve the student-teacher (manager-direct) relationship. Overall, I found it a bit long winded and intellectual. I think reading this with a discussion group vs solo would probably have helped.

The Code by Margaret O’Mara

A history of tech in Silicon Valley.

On Writing by Stephan King

It was a joy to read about both King’s writing method and his personal life.

Nudge by Richard H. Thaler and Cass R. Sunstein

A book on choice architecture. How can we structure defaults and choices that benefit the broadest audience while also allowing personal freedom.

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