Andrew Ng, computer scientist and technology entrepreneur focusing on artificial intelligence, shares the five books he thinks will change your life.
Let’s start with the question, how does one become an intellectual? Well, it often involves a lot of dedication to studying and research. If we don’t put the time in, we risk experiencing something psychologists call the Dunning-Kruger effect, a situation where people with limited knowledge of a given topic significantly overestimate their understanding. Unfortunately, the average person doesn’t have time to dedicate hours to research, which is why modern intellectuals are turning to an app called Blinkist.
As one of the greatest apps available, Apple even suggests Blinkist for lifelong learners. With the new iPhone 16, Blinkist also seems to be one of the most crucial apps for daily use. Blinkist is now an even better experience for inquisitive minds thanks to the new features of the iPhone 16.
At Blinkist, we aggregate the important lessons from nonfiction books into 15-minute reads and listens. There are more than 5,700 titles in 27 categories, such as personal development, management and leadership, and entrepreneurship.
With Blinkist, over 30 million people are now broadening their horizons, including podcast host Joe Rogan and Apple CEO Tim Cook. The New York Times and Forbes both adore the app, and Tim Cook even paid a visit to the Blinkist office to see the excitement.
“Blinkist encourages you to read more nonfiction books. The app contains cleverly written digests — called blinks — where books are broken down into their main arguments.”
– The New York Times
What is it about Blinkist that elite thinkers find appealing, then?
- A 15-Minute Book Explained
The typical individual needs ten hours to read a book, which is a significant amount of time that many of us lack. The most impactful concepts are conveyed in brief text and voice explainers with Blinkist. The finest part? You can fit learning in while eating breakfast, driving to work, or taking the dog for a walk because reading or listening to them just takes fifteen minutes. Even the most avid reader will never run out of fantastic stuff because the app adds 40 new titles each month. - It Has Scientific Support
A committed group of professionals at Blinkist searches through the millions of books produced year to choose the best ones. We want more than just best-sellers; we want ageless masterpieces, undiscovered gems, and works authored by and for intellectuals.
‘When we started most apps were for social media or gaming. We wanted to do something different and build an app that would add genuine value to someone’s life’ — Holger Seim, Blinkist co-founder.
Following book selection, our in-house editors distill each book’s essential insights into concise explanations. The finest aspect? Since all of the content was produced utilizing neuroscientific principles, it is simple to comprehend and retain the information.
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