Economix – Michael Goodwin and Dan E. Burr
Want to understand the economy? Look elsewhere. Want to understand economic history? This may help.
Politics
Cynical Theories: How Activist Scholarship Made Everything about Race, Gender, and Identity—and Why This Harms Everybody – Helen Pluckrose and James Lindsay
This book is meant to be a critique of the newest form of post-modern philosophy, and what it ultimately morphed into.
Pity the Billionaire: The Hard-Times Swindle and the Unlikely Comeback of the Right – Thomas Frank
Have certain aspects of the past few year’s political climate not made much sense to you? You are not alone.
The War on Normal People – Andrew Yang
I’ve been concerned about the problem of automation for years, and considered a universal basic income a solution. This book is a much larger look at the issue.
I Can’t Breathe – Matt Taibbi
Eric Garner’s death was one of the most startling events of 2014
The Strange Death of Europe – Douglas Murray
As you read this book you can hear the sound of someone folding tin foil into a hat.
Kill all Normies – Angela Nagle
Angela Nagle’s ‘Kill all Normies’ takes a look at how internet cultures have fostered the current political environment.
Insane Clown President – Matt Taibbi
Matt Taibbi followed the last election. It was like watching the world’s slowest possible train wreck.
Ways of Seeing – John Berger
This slim Art History book has little history in it. It has lots of politics, and some pretty strong opinions about where art and politics intersect…
