Some interesting books that I've read recently

[simplydamon]

Hi All,

I just wanted to share some books with you that I read recently. The books, at least broadly speaking, can be applied to the work & business world in some ways.

Blink by Malcolm Gladwell - an interesting book that can potentially be tied to decision making and/or marketing.

Everything Bad Is Good For You by Steven Johnson - an interesting book on how popular culture could possibly be making us smarter (because today's popular culture is more connected & complex than it is given credit for)

The Wisdom of Crowds - James Surowiecki - an interesting book that shows a lot of studies to demonstrate that a group of people will almost always beat the results of the smartest person(s). It is interesting from a business perspective because we often put a lot of faith in the wisdom of a select few. The book touches on a fair number of topics relative to group behavior & wisdom

[simplydamon]

I can throw these books on eBay if someone else wants to read them :D

[George]

eBay or Craigslist it...hehe.

[simplydamon]

Hi George,

I am partial to eBay because I used to work for them:) I need to increase my feedback scores past 100% :D

Actually, I am more than willing to send the book(s) to someone else. I generally like to pass along useful information to interested parties.

[George]

Cool, I think it would be cool to work for eBay after going to eBay live this year. Now only if I can find something I can qualify for...hehe.

[scifi4me2004]

Have you listed them yet?:)

I would be interested in Blink and possibly the Wisdom of Crowds.

I could use a different subject matter for a bit, I have burned myself out on med texts.


I have also recently read-The Tipping Point, Freakonomics.

[simplydamon]

Shoot...already sold them:(

[scifi4me2004]

Tis ok, I will go find some to bid on.

No Saddies!!!

[simplydamon]

I have about 5 other books that I will be reading shortly. I will let you know what shakes out from those:)