Reads & Listens

A collection of things I'm reading and listening to.

Reading...

How the World Really Works by Vaclav Smil

Explains how energy (particularly from fossil fuels) shapes human societies. This book has strongly framed my understanding of the world.

Read Write Own by Chris Dixon

Explores how blockchains are building the next era of the internet. Anytime someone asks me why I work in crypto, I tell them to read this book.

Listening To...

The Gray Area with Sean Illing

A philosophy-minded look at culture, technology, politics, and the world of ideas. Always teaches me a new perspective and encourages me to think critically about the world around me.

Lenny's Podcast by Lenny Rachitsky

A series of interviews with top product leaders and growth experts. Love its practical advice on building, launching, and scaling successful products.