Sam Altman, CEO of Open AI: 5 books to inspire and think about ...
Sam Altman, CEO of OpenAI and one of the most influential figures in the technology world, regularly shares his thoughts on the importance of reading. In his personal reading list, he highlights books that go far beyond mere relaxation, offering profound insights into psychology, philosophy and the future of humanity. Here are the 5 must-read books he recommends:
1. Man’s Search for Meaning – Viktor Frankl
This psychology classic explores the idea of finding meaning, even in the most difficult situations. Holocaust survivor Viktor Frankl shares his harrowing experiences and his vision of human resilience.
2. Thinking, Fast and Slow – Daniel Kahneman
The work of Nobel Prize winner Kahneman examines how our minds work, analyzing the intuitive and rational processes behind our decisions. An indispensable book for understanding our behavior.
3. Zero to One – Peter Thiel
PayPal co-founder Peter Thiel shares his philosophy on innovation. For him, the key to progress lies in creating truly new things, rather than improving on what already exists.
4. Brave New World – Aldous Huxley
In this visionary novel, Huxley depicts a dystopian future dominated by technology and consumerism. A work that prompts reflection on the limits of modernity.
5. The Beginning of Infinity – David Deutsch
A book that explores fundamental scientific and philosophical concepts, asking how discoveries can transform our view of the world.
