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A fascinating, accessible exploration of how the tools we build end up shaping the way we think. These 12 books are the closest matches in mood, pace and themes, with what each one shares with Things That Make Us Smart.
- intellectually stimulating
- curious
- reflective
- 01
The Design of Future Things
Don Norman · 2007
A fascinating, consumer-oriented exploration of how we interact with the increasingly intelligent machines that populate our daily lives.
- 02
The Psychology of Everyday Things
Donald A. Norman · 1998
An empowering lens shift that transforms daily frustrations with objects into a fascinating exploration of human psychology.
- 03
Emotional Design
Donald A. Norman · 2005
A fascinating lens that permanently alters how you look at the objects surrounding you, revealing the hidden emotional conversations between humans and things.
- 04
The society of mind
Voyager Company · 1986
A playful, mind-bending puzzle box that dismantles the illusion of the self to reveal the hidden machinery of thought.
- 05
Designing the user interface
Ben Shneiderman and Catherine Plaisant · 1987
An authoritative, structured deep-dive into the principles of making technology comprehensible and satisfying for human users.
- 06
The age of spiritual machines
Ray Kurzweil · 1999
A dizzying, prophetic glimpse into a future where silicon and soul become indistinguishable.
- 07
Sketching User Experiences
Bill Buxton
An engaging, holistic exploration of how early ideation and sketching can shape the future of human-computer interaction.
- 08
The Age of Intelligent Machines
Ray Kurzweil · 1990
A visionary and expansive exploration of how human thought gave rise to machines that might one day outthink us.
- 09
The Master Algorithm
Pedro Domingos
A visionary, intellectually thrilling safari through the hidden logic that powers our modern world and promises to reshape our future.
- 10
What technology wants
Kevin Kelly
A sweeping, optimistic reframing of technology as a living, evolving force deeply intertwined with human destiny.
- 11
A Thousand Brains
Jeff Hawkins
A cerebral exploration of how the mind works and what it means for the future of thinking machines.
- 12
Don't Make Me Think
Steve Krug
A breezy, common-sense masterclass in how to stop frustrating the people who use your creations.
