On Vox: Book post
A few of these are work related, but hopefully not too boring.
Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge
Infotopia: How Many Minds Produce Knowledge by Cass Sunstein: Interesting look at, as the title says, how people come together to produce knowledge. Hubby read it first as it had a bit to do with his dissertation (rational choice theory, the use of heuristics) and since these things also touch on patron search behavior I found it interesting too from a librarian standpoint. Plus it also discussed technological tools like wikis and blogs and their part in forming knowledge.
Everything Is Miscellaneous: The Power of the New Digital Disorder
Everything is Miscellaneous by David Weinburger: Fascinating book about how the inherent disorder of the internet will teach us new things about organizing and searching for information. Definitely recommended highly for librarians.
Survival of the Sickest: A Medical Maverick Discovers Why We Need Disease
Survival of the Sickest by Dr. Sharon Moalem: Some genetic disorders provide for an evolutionary advantage. The author is a bit too jokey and punny for his own good, but still very interesting. I got to read about hemochromatosis before it was on "House" so that was exciting.
Originally posted on shines.vox.com