A working library
Fiction, non-fiction, and technical books that have shaped my thinking—or simply made a long journey disappear.
Stories I could disappear into for an entire sitting.
Frank Herbert
Loved the world building and the message about messianic leaders. I am so fascinated about how Herbert had imagined had thought of the idea of how 'intelligent machines' would take over the world and then humans learn to shut it down. Sounds eerily similar to how people are afraid about the growth of AI / AGI nowadays.
Cixin Liu
I read the English translation. Thought it was an interesting book with layers of depth, despite the slow exposition at the start.
Haruki Murakami
mind-bending read with a plot twist love story. I loved the way Murakami writes and describes the world.
Science, biography, and ideas that changed how I see the world.
Charles Duhigg
My favourite book which I read in 2018, when it was passed around in our bunks during army (thanks Shaun Ang). I think this altered my brain and I consistently think the teachings every day.
Lulu Miller
I think this book is a unique read. Its not an exciting story, but if you feel lost I think that you may find some comfort in this book.
Christopher Clarey
The story of the most elegant tennis player. Still reading but it strikes me how Roger, despite seeming so easygoing, is actually a disciplined and focused person ever since he was young.
Sebastian Mallaby
demis hasabis is half singaporean! behind the scenes, silicon valley has much tea to spill. loving the drama and the race towards building AGI.
Technical books that remain within reach of my desk.
Christophe Andrieu, Nando de Freitas, Michael Jordan, and John Keats
Trevor Hastie, Robert Tibshirani, and Jerome Friedman
Christian Robert and George Casella
Mike West and Jeff Harrison