Tag: history
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Flying Blind
Book: Flying Blind: The 737 MAX tragedy and the Fall of BoeingAuthor: Peter RobisonGenre: HistoryRating: ★★★★ REVIEW Reading Flying Blind felt like a journey through a maze of corporate decisions that led to one of the darkest moments in aviation history. Robison paints a picture where the lines between corporate gain, political influence, and safety…
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Chip War
Book: Chip War – The Fight for the World’s Most Critical Technology Author: Chris MillerGenre: History, Economics, GeopoliticsRating: ★★★★★ REVIEWA fascinating read on how these tiny chips are at the heart of economic power, military strength, and global politics. Miller connects the dots between technological innovations and the strategic manoeuvres of nations, showing us how…
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Empire of Pain
Book: Empire of Pain: The Secret History of the Sackler DynastyAuthor: Patrick Radden KeefeGenre: HistoryRating: ★★★★★ REVIEW Empire of Pain is a family saga about the Sackler’s, the crime story about Purdue Pharma, and the systemic failures of the FDA & the justice system. Authur Sackler pioneered medical advertising and marketing. He re-conceived how drugs…