Bill Gates has shared his list of favorite books for this year.
The 2024 suggestions also include a historian's life story and a book by the leader of Microsoft's AI division.
Here are Gates' top picks for the year, plus an extra choice for tennis fans.
As 2024 comes to an end, Bill Gates shared a list of books he recommends reading during the New Year holidays on December 3rd.
Gates wrote in a blog post that all four pieces are about understanding the world we live in.
"I didn't plan for this topic, but I wasn't shocked to see it. " In times of quick changes, like we are experiencing now, it's normal to want to understand what's happening.
"An Unfinished Love Story" by Doris Kearns Goodwin
Historian Doris Kearns Goodwin's autobiography is about her life with her husband, Richard N. , who has passed away. Goodwin was someone who helped write speeches and give advice to President John F. Kennedy and Lyndon B. Johnson
"Gates said that Doris is a really good writer, and her chapters about love are just as interesting and revealing as her chapters about the Kennedy assassination or the Vietnam War. "
"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan
Haidt talks about how young people today feel more stressed and anxious than before. The book explores what causes these feelings and how it affects their lives. It looks at social media, school pressures, and other factors that contribute to anxiety among the younger generation.
Social psychologist Jonathan Haidt talks about how smartphones and social media are affecting how kids grow up and are connected to mental health problems in teenagers.
It made me think of my childhood when I would play outside a lot, without my parents around, and sometimes ended up in trouble. "Gates said that the book helped shape who he is today. "
"Engineering in Plain Sight" by Grady Hillhouse
This book by civil engineer Grady Hillhouse explores modern architecture.
"Hill House looks at the strange things we see every day, like cable boxes, transformers, and cell phone towers, and explains what they are and how they work," Gates wrote in a blog post.
"The Coming Wave" by Mustafa Suleyman
discusses the impact and future of artificial intelligence. Suleyman shares insights about how AI will change our lives, the challenges it poses, and the importance of using it responsibly for the benefit of society. He emphasizes the need for careful planning to ensure that technology serves everyone well.
Suleiman helped start two AI companies: Inflection AI and DeepMind. Google bought DeepMind. He is now in charge of Microsoft's AI team. The book talks about the future chances and dangers related to artificial intelligence (AI) and other scientific developments, like gene editing.
"Federer" by Doris Henkel
Gates' bonus choice is a biography about tennis player Roger Federer written by sportswriter Doris Henkel. It includes many photos of Federer that have never been seen before.
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