第一财经年度行知图书 | 走进现场，捕捉时代的微光

Core Insights - The article discusses a new book category "Xingzhi" established by Yicai since 2023, focusing on works that explore complex realities and deep histories through on-site observations and human experiences [1] Group 1: Book Summaries - "Run Takeaway" by Wang Wan provides a detailed account of the author's experiences as a female delivery rider in a predominantly male industry, highlighting the challenges and gender identity issues faced [2] - "Feeding AI" presents the real experiences of workers in the AI industry, based on over ten years of research involving more than 200 workers, revealing the precarious conditions and the loss of bargaining power among laborers [2][15] - "The Affluent Generation" is the first non-fiction work focusing on the identity politics and thought processes of young urban Chinese born between 1995 and 2005, contrasting their experiences with those of their parents [3][9] - "Moral Disengagement" by Albert Bandura analyzes the psychological mechanisms behind moral disengagement in various sectors, providing insights into how individuals justify unethical behavior [5][18] - "The Shadow of the Sun" by Ryszard Kapuściński documents the author's extensive observations in Africa over 40 years, presenting a nuanced view of the continent's struggles and cultural complexities [6][13] Group 2: Societal Reflections - The selected books reflect the current societal realities, including the impact of new technologies, industries, and generational identity crises, emphasizing shared human experiences across different contexts [1][4] - The narratives in "Run Takeaway" and "Feeding AI" highlight the inequalities present in labor markets and the broader implications of technological advancements on workers' rights and identities [3][15] - "The Affluent Generation" illustrates the generational divide in values and experiences, shaped by the socio-economic changes in China over the past 40 years, and the resulting identity conflicts [4][9]