MIT (Massachusetts Institute of Technology) has compiled a small list of the top books published in 2021 that MIT recommends reading. The books cover topics like investing, artificial intelligence, vaccines, and new ways of working. They provide insight into what has changed in recent years and what the future may hold.
In Pursuit of the Perfect Portfolio
Andrew W. Lo and Stephen R. Foerster take a look at some of the greatest investors of all time, including Myron Scholes, Robert Merton, and Robert Shiller, and seek advice on diversification, market timing, and whether it’s possible to achieve the right combination of risk and reward.
- Seven principles for developing a ‘perfect portfolio’.
The New Breed
Kate Darling argues that if we treat robots with some humanity, more like how we treat animals these days, it will be better for us all
- Our current ways of thinking leave no room for robotic technology, which will soon become part of our daily routines, our jobs, transportation, military, and even our families
A Shot in the Arm
This book compares COVID vaccine development to the space race that put man on the moon.
- The book argues that the vaccine effort provides vital lessons that could help humanity address other global challenges like poverty, food and water security, and climate change.
Remote Inc
The pandemic has seen remote working become the norm, and many people now expect to have it as an option, enjoying the improved quality of life that it offers.
- This book offers tips for overcoming information overload, setting up meaningful video meetings, and bonding with people that are hundreds of miles away.
Redesigning AI
Our current trajectory automates work to an excessive degree while we refuse to invest in human productivity
- Further advances will displace workers and hinder new opportunities
- However, the future of AI is still open and can take us in many different directions
