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Get ready for 2025 with the 5 books recommended by billionaire Bill Gates and close 2024 with a flourish

Written by Roberta Souza
Published 24/12/2024 às 21:43
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From artificial intelligence to exciting stories, discover works that can transform your end of the year and kickstart the year 2025

Bill Gates, as well as being a visionary in technology, is also a avid reader who shares periodically their literary periodicals. By 2024, he selected five books that cover different topics, as touching biographies, engineering, artificial intelligence and sports, promising to inspire and expand horizons, according to the Hardware website. Check out the recommendations from former Microsoft CEO Bill Gates below and start 2025 off on the right foot!

“An Unfinished Love Story” – Doris Kearns Goodwin

Starting Bill Gates' recommendations for 2025, this autobiographical account of Doris Kearns Goodwin chronicles life with her late husband, a renowned political speechwriter. Combining personal memory and political history, The work is an invitation to reflect on human connections and the legacy we leave.

“The Anxious Generation” – Jonathan Haidt

Jonathan Haidt looks at how hyperconnectivity and excessive use of social media are impacting the mental health of new generations. In addition to identifying problems, The author presents practical solutions to deal with these modern challenges.

“Engineering in plain sight” – Grady Hillhouse

Bill Gates' third recommendation is from Grady Hillhouse, who reveals the secrets of civil engineering in accessible and engaging language. It explains how everyday structures, like bridges and water systems, are fundamental to modern life.

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“The Next Wave” – Mustafa Suleyman

In this book, Mustafa Suleyman, co-founder of DeepMind, explores the challenges and opportunities brought by artificial intelligence. He highlights the need for balance between technological progress and social responsibility.

“Federer” – Doris Henkel

For sports fans, this biography of the legendary Roger Federer combines unique imagery and captivating narratives, celebrating the career of one of the greatest tennis players in history, include it on your list for 2025!

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25/12/2024 04:01

I loved this

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