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Joël van der Poel

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“Anti-intellectualism has been a constant thread winding its way through our political and cultural life, nurtured by the false notion that democracy means that 'my ignorance is just as good as your knowledge'.” — Isaac Asimov, 21 January 1980

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Matthew Skelton, Manuel Pais, Ruth Malan: Team Topologies, 2nd edition (EBook, 2025, IT Revolution)

The 2nd Edition of the widely successful Team Topologies, now updated with new case studies …

Nice ideas, but I didn’t like the writing

The ideas laid down in this book are inspiring and might provide practical use. However, I had difficulties in finishing the book. To much repetition of the core idea made me wondering when the actual in-depth explanation starts.

Philip Coggan: Economics (Paperback, 2025, Economist Books) No rating

The definitive Economist guide to the world of economics

From its humble beginnings in …

“A comprehensive guide to how the economy actually works for the general reader. Chapters cover fiscal policy, monetary policy, trade and productivity. The book includes an a-z of economic terms, which will help anyone baffled by economists’ fondness for jargon.”