Chris Anderson’s Book Recommendations

5 Books Recommended by Chris Anderson

The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined

The Better Angels of Our Nature

The Better Angels of Our Nature: Why Violence Has Declined is a 2011 book by Steven Pinker.

3 recommenders
Chris Anderson, Eric Schmidt, and Mark Zuckerberg

“Anything by Steven Pinker. He’s one of the clearest thinkers and communicators of our time.” – Chris Anderson


The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations That Transform the World

The Beginning of Infinity

The Beginning of Infinity: Explanations that Transform the World is a 2011 book by David Deutsch.

1 recommender
Chris Anderson

“A remarkable argument for the power of knowledge—as not just a human capability but as a force that shapes the universe.” – Chris Anderson


The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications

The Fabric of Reality

The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications is a 1996 book by David Deutsch.

1 recommender
Chris Anderson

“I honestly think it was reading The Fabric of Reality that finally gave me the courage, 18 years ago, to leave my company and take over leadership of TED.” – Chris Anderson (Source)


Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World

Manifesto for a Moral Revolution

Manifesto for a Moral Revolution: Practices to Build a Better World is a 2020 book by Jacqueline Novogratz.

1 recommender
Chris Anderson

“This is a spectacular, life-transforming book.” – Chris Anderson (Source)


Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert's Guide to Making Connections That Count

Taking the Work Out of Networking

Taking the Work Out of Networking: An Introvert’s Guide to Making Connections That Count is a 2018 book by Karen Wickre.

1 recommender
Chris Anderson

“So many of us dislike or even fear the transactional nature of traditional networking. Karen Wickre has done a great service by showing how it’s possible to make genuine connections that last, that we can nurture across the world for all kinds of purposes.” – Chris Anderson


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