Business

The Great Degeneration by Niall Ferguson argues that our institutions—the intricate frameworks within which a society can flourish or fail—are degenerating.

Living High & Letting Die by Peter Unger shows that, on the good morality that we already accept, the fatally unhelpful behavior is monstrously wrong.

Bad Religion by Ross Douthat offers a masterful account of how American Christianity has lost its way and why it threatens to take society with it.

How Did That Happen by Roger Connors tackles the next crucial step everyone can take and create greater accountability in all the people on whom you depend.

Berkshire Hathaway Letters to Shareholders by Warren Buffett has actual letters — a “lesson plan” of Buffett’s views on business and investing.

Everything is Obvious Dr. Duncan J. Watts has important implications in politics, business, and marketing, as well as in science and everyday life.

The Essentials of Business Etiquette by Barbara Pachter gives 101 critical tips for improving behavior in any business situation.

Asia’s Cauldron by Robert Kaplan explains how the region’s unique geography fosters the growth of navies but also impedes aggression.

The Signal and The Noise by Nate Silver shows how we can effectively distinguish a true signal from a universe of noisy data.