Producer: Peuli Bakshi

10 Books Recommended by Sam Altman

Man's Search for Meaning

It explores the human search for purpose and meaning, drawing from Frankl's experiences as a Holocaust survivor and psychiatrist.

by Viktor Frankl

Thinking, Fast and Slow

Delves into the cognitive biases that influence human decision-making, offering insights into how we think and make choices.

by Daniel Kahneman

Blitzscaling

This book examines the strategies and challenges of rapidly scaling startups, offering insights into how companies can achieve hypergrowth.

by Chris Yeh and Reid Hoffman

Secrets of Sand Hill Road

Kupor provides an insider's perspective on venture capital, offering guidance to entrepreneurs.

by Scott Kupor

The Fall

Camus' novel explores themes of guilt, responsibility and existentialism, through self-reflection.

by Albert Camus

Zero to One

He offers a contrarian perspective on building successful startups and creating groundbreaking innovations.

by Peter Thiel

The Beginning of Infinity

He explores the nature of knowledge, creativity, and progress, arguing that human knowledge is boundless.

by David Deutsch

Meditations

This classic work of Stoic philosophy offers reflections and meditations on life, virtue, and the nature of reality.

by Marcus Aurelius

Superintelligence

He examines the potential impact of artificial superintelligence on humanity, exploring ethical questions surrounding advanced AI.

by Nick Bostrom

Winning

The former CEO of General Electric shares his leadership principles and strategies for achieving success in business and life.

by Jack Welch