Red Mars: The Roboticist’s Library #5
Exploring the impact of Kim Stanley Robinson's Red Mars on a roboticist and how the strong personalities of the characters in the book remind them of the people they work with in startups. The near-future elements of the book, such as terraforming and advanced robotics, inspire the author's work in robotics.
The Edge of the Chaos Terrain
A party treks across a hostile world in the pursuit of scientific advancement
The Hyperion Cantos: The Roboticist’s Library #4
In Dan Simmons' Hyperion Cantos series, humanity's fate rests on the pilgrimage of seven travelers to a mysterious and deadly planet. This epic science fiction saga explores themes of religion, artificial intelligence, and the nature of consciousness, leaving readers questioning their own perceptions of reality.
Gödel, Escher, Bach - The Roboticist’s Library #3
In "Gödel, Escher, Bach: an Eternal Golden Braid," Douglas Hofstadter weaves together the ideas of mathematician Kurt Gödel, artist M.C. Escher, and composer Johann Sebastian Bach to explore the nature of consciousness, creativity, and artificial intelligence. This Pulitzer Prize-winning book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of art, science, and philosophy.
Tracking and Writing Your Short Stories In Github with Markdown
An argument for why writers should use Github and Markdown for their short stories.
My Robotics Background Has Made Me a Better Gardener
Discover how my experience as a robotics engineer has influenced my gardening habits. By applying lessons learned from deploying robots in the field, I've been able to cultivate a more efficient and fruitful garden. Read on to learn how my expertise has helped me become a better gardener.
Time is a Flat Circle: Applying Nietzsche's Philosophy to Agile Development
Exploring how Nietzsche's concept of Eternal Return applies to software program management and planning, particularly in startups. It is important to recognize the cyclical patterns of challenges and use them to our advantage by being mindful of past mistakes, defining the project early on, and embracing the struggles as an opportunity for growth and learning.
Piranesi - The Roboticist’s Library #2
Piranesi by Susanna Clarke blows me away by its exploration of reality, perception, and human connection. As an engineer, I found it both thought-provoking and inspiring. Highly recommend it to anyone interested in expanding their understanding of the world.
