The World's Best Book Summaries
What is wage inequality? Why is wage inequality rising? According to Thomas Piketty in Capital in the Twenty-First Century, wage inequality is inequality of income from labor. Many factors contribute to wage inequality, and it’s not getting any better. Read below for a basic overview of wage inequality, as explained by Piketty.
Why are words important? How does data use words? Words have always been used as data, but big data allows researchers to study more words, especially on search engines. Without words, we wouldn’t be able to use search engines to discover the truth about people. Learn why words are important, according to Seth Stephens-Davidowitz in his book Everybody Lies.
Does your team need to be stronger and more productive? Do you need to put more people on your team? In The Making of a Manager, Julie Zhuo explains that great teams are led by even better managers. The managers have to build the team from the ground up, starting with the hiring process. Learn how to build an effective team that will make your business successful.
Why don’t car companies use female crash-test dummies? Why are women more likely to be injured in car crashes? In Invisible Women, Caroline Criado Perez says that the lack of female crash-test dummies used by car companies is affecting women’s safety. She attests that cars aren’t designed to protect women’s bodies—only men’s. Check out why female dummies should be used in regulatory car crash tests.
What are the effects of imperfect parenting? How does parenting affect our romantic relationships? How your parents raised you will define you for the rest of your life, especially in romantic relationships. In Getting the Love You Want, Harville Hendrix and Helen LaKelly Hunt say that imperfect parenting can cause you to seek out romantic partners that resemble your parents. Read below for the effects of imperfect parenting on your adult relationships.
Is your technology distracting you at work? How can you be mindful of technology? If you need to get work done, technology will only distract you. In his book Make Time, Jake Knapp and John Zeratsky suggest dozens of strategies to limit the ways that devices can distract you from your work. Read below for a few techniques that can help you be mindful of your technology usage.
What exactly is data? Can people and images be data? In Everybody Lies, Seth Stephen-Davidowitz says that new technology is allowing us to turn more things into data. He further explains how bodies and images can now be used as data. Keep reading to learn how everything is data.
Why are more people inheriting wealth? How does inherited wealth contribute to rising inequality? During their lifetimes, baby boomers accumulated large stocks of capital. As they begin to pass away, their children are inheriting this wealth—but it’s creating an unequal society. Keep reading to learn why a new Gilded Age might be upon us thanks to a growth in inherited wealth.
Are you wondering how to hire the right person? What kind of person does your company need to succeed? A critical element of team building is hiring the right people. According to Julie Zhuo in The Making of a Manager, building a successful team will help empower your company’s vision. Below, you’ll learn the key to hiring people that are fit for your team.
What safety issues do women face? How does the gender data gap affect women’s safety? Caroline Criado Perez contends that the gender data gap—a lack of information about the female experience—harms women’s health, safety, and economic standing. In Invisible Women, she says that the data gap causes issues in public transport and disaster response. Read more to learn about women’s safety issues on public transport and in a disaster.