57 Books Recommended by Elon Musk
#3
Deep Learning
Written by three experts in the field, [this book] is the only comprehensive book on the subject.
#5
Screw Business As Usual
This approach should be taken to heart by all, as it really is the smart move.
#6
Superintelligence
Worth reading [this book]. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes.
#11
Acts of Love
All characters – even those based on real people – are entirely fictional...
#13
If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens … Where is Everybody?
Great book. Read it when it came out.
#15
Atlas Shrugged
A counterpoint to communism and useful as such, but should be tempered with kindness.
#17
Merchants of Doubt
Worth reading [this book]. Same who tried to deny smoking deaths are denying climate change.
#18
Modern Engineering for Design of Liquid Propellant Rocket Engines
One of Elon Musk's favorite books about space.
#22
The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy
A book of philosophy disguised as a silly humor book.
#26
Waiting for Godot
Have recently come to appreciate the awesome, absurdist humor of [this book].
#27
The Fault in Our Stars
Must admit to liking [this book]. Sad, romantic and beautifully named.
#28
Catherine the Great
I know what you're probably thinking ... did she really f* a horse?
#33
Stranger in a Strange Land
I like [this book], although it kind of goes off the rails at the end.
#35
Life 3.0
A compelling guide to the challenges and choices in our quest for a great future of life, intelligence and consciousness—on Earth and beyond.
#36
Zero to One
[This author] has built multiple breakthrough companies, and [this book] shows how.
#37
The Selfish Gene
Most people don't realize that the origin of the word 'meme' is [this book].
#41
On War
There should be a chapter saying 'if you have a decisive technology advantage, you can actually win with minimal casualties.'
#46
The Fifteen Decisive Battles of the World
Insightful analysis, ensconced in eloquent prose.
#52
Explore/Create
A chronicle of wonder, and the many wondrous things the future may hold.
#55
The Capitalist Manifesto
An excellent explanation of why capitalism is not just successful, but morally right, especially chapter 4.
