David Liu
The Martian is basically the survivalist fantasy for anyone who thrives on problem-solving under pressure—with a sarcastic edge. Mark Watney isn’t just stranded on Mars; he’s in a nonstop battle of wits against physics, limited resources, and a planet that literally wants him dead. But the magic is in how he makes it feel like a grimly hilarious science project. For someone like me who loves systems, optimization, and a touch of dark humor, this book is peak efficiency porn. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about iterating, adapting, and doing the math until you win. It’s “FP&A in space,” with potatoes.
The Martian is basically the survivalist fantasy for anyone who thrives on problem-solving under pressure—with a sarcastic edge. Mark Watney isn’t just stranded on Mars; he’s in a nonstop battle of wits against physics, limited resources, and a planet that literally wants him dead. But the magic is in how he makes it feel like a grimly hilarious science project. For someone like me who loves systems, optimization, and a touch of dark humor, this book is peak efficiency porn. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about iterating, adapting, and doing the math until you win. It’s “FP&A in space,” with potatoes.
The Martian is basically the survivalist fantasy for anyone who thrives on problem-solving under pressure—with a sarcastic edge. Mark Watney isn’t just stranded on Mars; he’s in a nonstop battle of wits against physics, limited resources, and a planet that literally wants him dead. But the magic is in how he makes it feel like a grimly hilarious science project. For someone like me who loves systems, optimization, and a touch of dark humor, this book is peak efficiency porn. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about iterating, adapting, and doing the math until you win. It’s “FP&A in space,” with potatoes.
The Martian is basically the survivalist fantasy for anyone who thrives on problem-solving under pressure—with a sarcastic edge. Mark Watney isn’t just stranded on Mars; he’s in a nonstop battle of wits against physics, limited resources, and a planet that literally wants him dead. But the magic is in how he makes it feel like a grimly hilarious science project. For someone like me who loves systems, optimization, and a touch of dark humor, this book is peak efficiency porn. It’s not just about surviving—it’s about iterating, adapting, and doing the math until you win. It’s “FP&A in space,” with potatoes.
Peter Zeihan’s The End of the World Is Just the Beginning reads like a world tour through a crystal ball that’s slightly cracked but deeply compelling. Zeihan argues that globalization is on its way out and a more fractured, localized future awaits, packed with consequences for everything from manufacturing to food supply. His tone swings between TED Talk charisma and geopolitical doomsday prepping, and while some of his predictions feel a bit like economic sci-fi, they're rooted in a fascinating blend of data and gut instinct. The book’s strength lies in its sweeping, unapologetically opinionated take on where we’re headed, even if it occasionally leans hard on confident speculation. Whether you nod along or raise an eyebrow, it’s a thought-stirring ride through the possible unraveling of the global order.
Peter Zeihan’s The End of the World Is Just the Beginning reads like a world tour through a crystal ball that’s slightly cracked but deeply compelling. Zeihan argues that globalization is on its way out and a more fractured, localized future awaits, packed with consequences for everything from manufacturing to food supply. His tone swings between TED Talk charisma and geopolitical doomsday prepping, and while some of his predictions feel a bit like economic sci-fi, they're rooted in a fascinating blend of data and gut instinct. The book’s strength lies in its sweeping, unapologetically opinionated take on where we’re headed, even if it occasionally leans hard on confident speculation. Whether you nod along or raise an eyebrow, it’s a thought-stirring ride through the possible unraveling of the global order.
