Bi, Asian-European, trans woman, she/her, cybersec student, surviving and thriving in the Balkans. Very interested in developing thoughts and ideas about the relationship between tech and oppression/liberation. Mainly reading either political books from a queer-feminist anarchist/leftist perspective, IT and cybersecurity books, and self-help. Hopefully regular book reviews :)
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Modern Operating Systems is a book written by Andrew Tanenbaum, a version (which does not target implementation) of his book …
Not only does he have an incredible knowledge, he even delivers it with a sort of dry humor that makes technical areas seem exciting and fun. This edition is sadly already more than 20 years old, but it still offers the reader knowledge about the basics of computer networks as well as its history. Some content is obviously quite aged, but I got it quite cheap in a university bookstore and can recommend it.
The first collection of its kind, Transgender Marxism is a provocative and groundbreaking union of …
In 14 essays from different trans authors a trans-specific reading of Marxism is outlined from different perspectives. Mostly, the essays focus on the sphere of social reproduction, the way how capitalism continuously reproduces itself, its labor force, and the notion of gender. Here, trans people are facing and overcoming challenges which are experienced in a more sublimed form by all workers: Capitalism's violent forming of bodies and minds into docile and gendered workers, the constant threat of expulsion from the limited areas of rest and recreation, and the devaluing of workers due to their transgressions against the ideal of a white, cis, hetero, able-bodied, and male worker.
The essays differ widely in their form. Some are artistic observations of unique moments and others theoretical works in their own right. I admittedly didn't understand everything. Critically reading a complex and at times theory-ladden work like this requires a knowledge not everyone …
In 14 essays from different trans authors a trans-specific reading of Marxism is outlined from different perspectives. Mostly, the essays focus on the sphere of social reproduction, the way how capitalism continuously reproduces itself, its labor force, and the notion of gender. Here, trans people are facing and overcoming challenges which are experienced in a more sublimed form by all workers: Capitalism's violent forming of bodies and minds into docile and gendered workers, the constant threat of expulsion from the limited areas of rest and recreation, and the devaluing of workers due to their transgressions against the ideal of a white, cis, hetero, able-bodied, and male worker.
The essays differ widely in their form. Some are artistic observations of unique moments and others theoretical works in their own right. I admittedly didn't understand everything. Critically reading a complex and at times theory-ladden work like this requires a knowledge not everyone has access to and I myself don't have at the moment. However, it is a great starting point from which to learn more about queerness, Marxism, feminism, and social theory in general. I highly recommend it!
The first collection of its kind, Transgender Marxism is a provocative and groundbreaking union of transgender studies and Marxist theory. …
The first collection of its kind, Transgender Marxism is a provocative and groundbreaking union of transgender studies and Marxist theory. …
A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science …
Veeery cute, listened to it as audiobook :) Not really difficult, just the scientific history told in a leisurely way. What I take from this: Most great minds will be ignored, forgotten, or similar. Oh, and if you're not a man, you can bet on it. And scientists are a petty bunch of ego-driven maniacs praying on those colleagues that are there for the love of knowledge.
A Short History of Nearly Everything by American author Bill Bryson is a popular science book that explains some areas …
In his boldest and most far-reaching book yet, world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis argues that capitalism is dead and a new …
Feeling better about my past financial decisions even if they always were smart, but at least sensible to me at that time. Also, somewhat better equipped for future decisions :)
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear, one of the world's leading …
No matter your goals, Atomic Habits offers a proven framework for improving—every day. James Clear, …
