An important read to place in one's mind that a lot of the ideas we consume are tested and produced with a specific set of people — and what we consider generalisable may not be when thinking about other cultures and places.
My second read on this almost ten years later — a social and psychological intro to the human life told through a novel. More interesting the second time when comparing it with the latest cultural conversations around gender and identity.
Another macro-history, this time on data and the issue of verification.
A tough read that shines a light across the supply chain of products that end up in our supermarkets, and how it affects the people and communities around them. Might make you rethink consumerism.
A digestible read on comedy with very clear ideas that are broadly applicable.