Sometimes I wonder if the existence of a "geek-culture" is not a bit problematic. I have read (and liked) so many of the books in this list that I worry whether a subculture / industry where everyone consumes the same books / movies / memes is not in danger of becoming an echo-chamber containing a very limited set of ideas and excluding smart people that haven't read the same books.
On the other hand I can see that there is an argument to be made for a set of shared ideas and terminology to communicate more effectively and help people find common ground in social situations. Anyway, I would be interested to read other people's thoughts about this.
On a different note, I am surprised not to see any of Dawkins' books on that list (I would at least add The Selfish Gene).
On the other hand I can see that there is an argument to be made for a set of shared ideas and terminology to communicate more effectively and help people find common ground in social situations. Anyway, I would be interested to read other people's thoughts about this.
On a different note, I am surprised not to see any of Dawkins' books on that list (I would at least add The Selfish Gene).