Human Stories, Machine Dreams

A Hacker Manifesto by McKenzie Wark is a theoretical exploration of the role of hackers in the modern information age. Wark defines hackers broadly as creators and innovators who challenge the control of information by capitalist and state forces. The book argues that hackers are engaged in a struggle against the commodification of information, which is increasingly privatized and monopolized by c...

We by Yevgeny Zamyatin is a dystopian novel set in a totalitarian future where society is governed by logic, mathematics, and the collective will. The story is told through the diary of D-503, a mathematician and engineer who helps build a spaceship designed to spread the regime’s ideals to other planets. Citizens live in a highly controlled, glass-walled city under constant surveillance, with no...

The Tao Te Ching offers timeless wisdom that transcends cultural and historical boundaries. Le Guin's translation and commentary provide a fresh and engaging perspective on this classic text, encouraging readers to explore its profound teachings and apply them to their own lives.