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robinsyl@bookwyrm.social

Joined 1 year, 11 months ago

I like reading non-fiction, generally books about Java, urbanism, and autism self-discovery

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Devon Price: Laziness Does Not Exist (Paperback, 2022, Atria Books)

From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a fascinating and thorough examination of what they call …

Review of 'Laziness Does Not Exist' on 'Goodreads'

I wish I have read this book earlier in my life, so I know not to overexert myself in a desire to be "successful" or "productive". I have learned to better take care of myself.

Devon Price: Unmasking Autism (Hardcover, 2022, Harmony Books)

A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, …

Review of 'Unmasking Autism' on 'Goodreads'

This book helped me so much in understanding my autism and accepting myself. I feel like my life makes sense now. Hopefully I can have a fulfilling life unmasked.

Marohn, Charles L., Jr.: Confessions of a Recovering Engineer (2021, Wiley & Sons, Incorporated, John)

Review of 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer' on 'Goodreads'

This book gave me good insight into how the engineering profession and existing structures affect our cities, and the implicit values those professions bring. I do feel the book centers too much on finances over just talking about livable cities, but is still a good read if you want to know how to make your city better.

It also goes on this weird rant about high speed rail being communist like seriously what's up with that

Tom Vanderbilt: Traffic (Paperback, 2009, Penguin Books)

A New York Times Notable BookOne of the Best Books of the YearThe Washington Post …

Review of 'Traffic' on 'Goodreads'

This book taught me quite a lot about traffic and the human part of the equation, though I fear some of the insights may be outdated as newer ideas about cities and traffic are introduced.