3 6 Ke·2025-06-23 00:07Group 1 - The article presents a list of 20 books that explore the stories behind the technology industry and major tech companies, aiming to inspire readers [1] - Each book offers unique insights into various aspects of technology, innovation, and the impact of these companies on society [1] Group 2 - "The Soul of a New Machine" by Tracy Kidder reveals the internal workings of Data General in the 1970s, highlighting the tension between management and engineers [4] - "Doppelganger: A Trip Into the Mirror World" by Naomi Klein critiques capitalism and the role of social media in fostering narcissism [7] - "Steve Jobs" by Walter Isaacson provides an in-depth look at the life of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, detailing his passion for innovation and the rise of Apple and Pixar [10] - "So You've Been Publicly Shamed" by Jon Ronson examines the dark side of online mob mentality and the impact of social media on public shaming [13] - "In the Plex" by Steven Levy offers insights into Google's internal operations and its influence on technology and society [17] - "Bad Blood" by John Carreyrou tells the shocking story of Theranos and its founder Elizabeth Holmes, emphasizing the dangers of pretending to succeed [20] - "You Look Like a Thing and I Love You" by Janelle Shane humorously explores the limitations of artificial intelligence and machine learning [22] - "The New New Thing" by Michael Lewis discusses the shift in Silicon Valley power dynamics from wealthy individuals to innovative thinkers [24] - "The Code" by Margaret O'Mara explains how Silicon Valley has dominated technological innovation and the role of government in its rise [28] - "An Ugly Truth" by Sheera Frenkel and Cecilia Kang reveals Facebook's sacrifices of user privacy in pursuit of growth [30] - "Meme Wars" by Joan Donovan et al. investigates the role of internet memes in cultural warfare and their impact on democracy [33] - "Billion Dollar Loser" by Reeves Wiedeman chronicles the rise and fall of WeWork, highlighting the thin line between visionary leadership and deception [36] - "Sid Meier's Memoir!" by Sid Meier provides insights into the gaming industry and the creation of the Civilization series [39] - "Hatching Twitter" by Nick Bilton details the founding of Twitter and the conflicts among its creators [42] - "Race After Technology" by Ruha Benjamin discusses the biases embedded in technology and their implications for systemic racism [45] - "Amazon Unbound" by Brad Stone explores Jeff Bezos's control over Amazon and the company's strategies for dominance [48] - "Samsung Rising" by Geoffrey Cain narrates Samsung's rise in the tech industry and its relationship with the South Korean government [51] - "Against Technoableism" by Ashley Shew challenges the notion that technology should "fix" disabilities, advocating for a more inclusive approach [54] - "Elon Musk" by Ashlee Vance provides a comprehensive look at Musk's ventures, including Tesla and SpaceX, and his impact on technology [56] - "Tracers in the Dark" by Andy Greenberg investigates the rise of digital crime in the cryptocurrency era and the efforts to combat it [59]