robinsyl@bookwyrm.social reviewed Untypical by Pete Wharmby
Review of 'Untypical' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I really wish everyone on earth could read this book. The world would be a much friendlier place.
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I like reading non-fiction, generally books about Java and autism self-discovery
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From social psychologist Dr. Devon Price, a fascinating and thorough examination of what they call …
Review of 'Laziness Does Not Exist' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
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.
robinsyl@bookwyrm.social reviewed Unmasking Autism by DeVon Price
A deep dive into the spectrum of Autistic experience and the phenomenon of masked Autism, …
Review of 'Unmasking Autism' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
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.
A colorful and eclectic comics anthology exploring a wide range of autistic experiences—from diagnosis journeys …
Review of 'Sensory : Life on the Spectrum' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This book helped me so much! I'm so happy to learn from other autistic authors and their experience, and understanding myself better
Review of 'Confessions of a Recovering Engineer' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
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
robinsyl@bookwyrm.social reviewed Traffic by Tom Vanderbilt
A New York Times Notable BookOne of the Best Books of the YearThe Washington Post …
Review of 'Traffic' on 'Goodreads'
4 stars
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book taught me quite a lot about traffic and the human part of the equation, though I fear some of the insights may be outdated as newer ideas about cities and traffic are introduced.
De mens is een beest, zeiden de koningen. Een zondaar, zeiden de priesters. Een egoïst, …
Review of 'De Meeste Mensen Deugen' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This book completely changed how I see the world. People are inherently good, and we should strive to bring the best out of everyone.
robinsyl@bookwyrm.social reviewed Curbing Traffic by Melissa Bruntlett
In 2019, mobility experts Melissa and Chris Bruntlett began a new adventure in Delft in …
Review of 'Curbing Traffic' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Think about what is possible in your city if it weren't full of cars!
Review of 'Git pocket guide' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
I now know Git better than any coworker
From traffic lights to traffic jams, from a street full of stationary cars to bicycle …
Review of 'Het recht van de snelste' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
This book completely changed my perspective on traffic, and what it means for our society to focus so much on transportation.
A Brief History of Time: From the Big Bang to Black Holes is a book …
Review of 'A Brief History of Time' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Making science accessible to everyone! This really inspired me to love science, or maybe I already loved science.
Jonathan Livingston Seagull, written by Richard Bach, is a fable in novella form about a …
Review of 'Jonathan Livingston Seagull' on 'Goodreads'
3 stars
It felt really profound when I read it as a kid, but after a while it just felt very cliché.
In How to Make the World Add Up, Tim Harford draws on his experience as …
Review of 'How to Make the World Add Up' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Definitely helped me understand the news more
A linguistically informed look at how our digital world is transforming the English language.
Language …
Review of 'Because Internet : Understanding the New Rules of Language' on 'Goodreads'
5 stars
Who says internet language isn't a science?