The four books that Bill Gates recommends as a must-read | TECHNOLOGY

Bill Gatesthe Microsoft co-founder and billionaire philanthropist, made a list of four books that he recommends reading this 2024 season.

When found in the USAare his recommendations for the summer, but they apply equally well to winter in our southern hemisphere. As Gates recounted on his personal blog, his recommendations are united by “the idea of ​​service to others: why we do it, the things that can make it difficult, and why we should do it anyway.”

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Gates, who currently devotes most of his activity to the campaigns of the Bill & Melinda Gates Charitable Foundationargues that the idea of ​​service “is as relevant today as it ever was”: “In a time where wars dominate the headlines and our politics become more and more polarized, it is inspiring to appreciate those who help others and think like “We can be more generous with our own lives.”

That’s why, recommended four books to the public that he believes reflect the vocation of service which the tech guru wants to inspire. According to him, these are texts that he has read recently and that, in his retrospective when making the list of recommendations, he noticed that they were linked by this inspiring idea.

The four books that Bill Gates recommends to read this season

• The Womenby Kristin Hannah: Gates summarizes this “very good novel” as “the story of a US Army nurse who serves two shifts on the front lines of the Vietnam War, before returning home to a country devastated by protest and pro-feeling. peace”. The book was translated into Spanish as Women of War Bill Gates already thought it was “beautifully written.”
• Infectious Generosityby Chris Anderson: this book was translated into our language as Contagious Generosity: The Ultimate Idea Worth Spreading. Its author, a Ted Talks curator for more than two decades, “explores how the Internet can amplify the impact of generosity,” according to Bill Gates. “It offers a plan for anyone – including individuals, governments and businesses – to promote more generosity,” the philanthropist explains, before defining that “it is not just about giving money; he argues that we need to expand our definition of generosity.” Gates especially recommends this volume to those who “want to create a more equitable world, but don’t know where to start.”
• How to know a Person by David Brooks: For Gates, the author of this book is based on the premise that “social and conversational skills are not just innate traits, but can be learned and improved.” Translated into Spanish with the title How to meet a person: the art of connecting with others and showing yourself sincerelythe text offers practical advice for exercising what Brooks calls “loud listening” (sound listening), a concept that according to Bill Gates “help the people around you feel heard and valued.” “It is more than a guide to better conversations,” emphasizes the technology magnate, “it is a map for a more connected and human way of living.”
• Brave New Wordsby Sal Khan: the next volume recommended by the mind behind Microsoft It is not translated into Spanish, but it touches on one of the most current topics of technological progress: the development of Artificial Intelligence. In this case, the author links this novel tool with education. “Sal argues that AI will radically improve student outcomes and teacher experiences, and help everyone have access to quality education,” Gates develops on his blog before underlining his praise: “No one has such sharp analyses on the future of education as Sal, and I cannot recommend him highly enough.” Brave New Words enough”.

GDA / La Nación / Argentina