How To Build A Time Machine

Book Name : How To Build A Time Machine
Author : Paul Davies

What is it about : The book details the history, science, peoples and theories involved in this fascinating subject. Many of the scientists and authors are given good coverage in what they had contributed; these include colorful and famous characters such as Albert Einstein, Issac Newton, and H.G. Wells. Many films which are based on the idea of time travel are also described and these include Back To The Future.

Some thoughts after having read the book : The design, tone and packaging of this book initially gives you the impression that all is a breeze in the land of time travel. But as we know "never judge a book by its cover" - gradually the reader gets the feeling that he is actually reading a very real physics book and the author does not just skirt around the subject but expects the reader to follow like a college student. So, the book can get a bit hard going at times.

Would I recommend this book to you : If you have a good and solid background already in this BIG subject and are not particularly daunted with the theories of quantum uncertainties, naked singularities, time warping and wormholes, then this can be a fascinating read.

Beyond Fear And Greed

Games Theory At Work

Book Name : Games Theory At Work
Author : James Miller

What is it about : The book comes alive with countless examples from criminal investigations, pricing of goods to calling the price at auctions that illustrate Games Theory playing a central role in determining the choices people make and the corresponding outcomes.

Some thoughts after having read the book : Games Theory fits in well with my very own central plank of life's many philosophies - getting the best compromise. And the best compromise being essentially the famous Nash Equilibrium a.k.a. stable selfish outcome. But of course, making choices in life is never so straightforward and mechanical but Games Theory does give you pause for thoughts and possibly clarity when faced with a dilemma.

Would I recommend this book to you : If you had ever wondered what Games Theory is all about and how you can best play your hand in a negotiation and come up tops, then read on. The examples can get a bit tiresome and repetitive and the numerous "stick" diagrams in the book, representing the situations and outcomes in different cases, although fine in illustrating the points and dilemma, they lack colors, liveliness and imagination.