A substantial portion of the summaries in this library focuses on technology and technological innovation. Technology and innovation are critical factors in promoting material progress. Below are the best to start with.
I recommend that you read these book summaries in the following order:
- “The Nature of Technology” by W. Brian Arthur
- “Nonzero: The Logic of Human Destiny” by Robert Wright
- “The Origin of Wealth” by Eric D. Beinhocker
- “Creating the Twentieth Century” by Vaclav Smil
- “Transforming the Twentieth Century” by Vaclav Smil
- “Unbound: How Eight Technologies Made Us Human” by Richard L. Currier
- “Learning by Doing” by James Bessen
- “Technology: A World History” by Daniel Headrick
- “The Box: How the Shipping Container…” by Marc Levinson
If there is a book that you find particularly interesting, please support the author by buying the book.
The Ratchet of Technology, a site by Michael Magoon 