James DeVaney
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Higher education leader and advisor. University of Michigan. Views my own.
Three Tigers, One Mountain: A Journey Through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea, and Japan is #52Books2025 #32.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Three Tigers, One Mountain: A Journey Through the Bitter History and Current Conflicts of China, Korea, and Japan is #52Books2025 #32.
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July 28, 2025 at 9:23 PM
I just finished three compelling books that explore China from different angles - personal, geopolitical, and economic:
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July 24, 2025 at 10:08 PM
I just finished three compelling books that explore China from different angles - personal, geopolitical, and economic:
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#52Books2025 #26 and #27 are two very different reads - one nonfiction, one speculative fiction - both deeply relevant to our AI-infused present.
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June 29, 2025 at 7:55 PM
#52Books2025 #26 and #27 are two very different reads - one nonfiction, one speculative fiction - both deeply relevant to our AI-infused present.
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Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China by Jack Weatherford is #52Books2025 #21.
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May 20, 2025 at 10:37 PM
Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China by Jack Weatherford is #52Books2025 #21.
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The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi is #52Books2025 #20, and it’s a gentle and beautiful reminder of life’s quieter truths.
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May 18, 2025 at 1:43 PM
The Curious Kitten at the Chibineko Kitchen by Yuta Takahashi is #52Books2025 #20, and it’s a gentle and beautiful reminder of life’s quieter truths.
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Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum is #52Books2025 #19.
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April 28, 2025 at 12:37 AM
Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum is #52Books2025 #19.
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Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari is #52Books2025 #16, and it’s a sweeping yet focused look at how networks—of information, power, and people—have shaped the arc of human history.
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April 21, 2025 at 9:00 PM
Nexus: A Brief History of Information Networks from the Stone Age to AI by Yuval Noah Harari is #52Books2025 #16, and it’s a sweeping yet focused look at how networks—of information, power, and people—have shaped the arc of human history.
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Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis by Robert D. Kaplan is #52Books2025 #15, and it’s another urgent, unflinching addition from one of my longtime favorite authors.
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March 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
Waste Land: A World in Permanent Crisis by Robert D. Kaplan is #52Books2025 #15, and it’s another urgent, unflinching addition from one of my longtime favorite authors.
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House of Huawei: The Secret History of China's Most Powerful Company by Eva Dou is #52Books2025 #14. A fascinating deep dive into the rise of one of the most controversial and influential tech giants in the world.
March 18, 2025 at 2:11 PM
House of Huawei: The Secret History of China's Most Powerful Company by Eva Dou is #52Books2025 #14. A fascinating deep dive into the rise of one of the most controversial and influential tech giants in the world.
Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You by Ethan Kross is #52Books2025 #13.An insightful guide to mastering emotional regulation and the internal conversations that shape our thoughts, decisions, and leadership.
March 15, 2025 at 7:10 PM
Shift: Managing Your Emotions--So They Don't Manage You by Ethan Kross is #52Books2025 #13.An insightful guide to mastering emotional regulation and the internal conversations that shape our thoughts, decisions, and leadership.
The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant by Tae Kim is #52Books2025 #12, and it offers a compelling look at the company and leader behind the AI revolution.
#Leadership #Innovation #AI #NVIDIA #TechStrategy #TheNVIDIAWay #ArtificialIntelligence #GPUs #FutureOfComputing
#Leadership #Innovation #AI #NVIDIA #TechStrategy #TheNVIDIAWay #ArtificialIntelligence #GPUs #FutureOfComputing
February 24, 2025 at 12:56 PM
The Nvidia Way: Jensen Huang and the Making of a Tech Giant by Tae Kim is #52Books2025 #12, and it offers a compelling look at the company and leader behind the AI revolution.
#Leadership #Innovation #AI #NVIDIA #TechStrategy #TheNVIDIAWay #ArtificialIntelligence #GPUs #FutureOfComputing
#Leadership #Innovation #AI #NVIDIA #TechStrategy #TheNVIDIAWay #ArtificialIntelligence #GPUs #FutureOfComputing
The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil is #52Books2025 #11, and it presents an unshakably optimistic vision of our AI-driven future.
#AI #TheSingularityIsNearer #TechnoOptimism #FutureOfAI #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ExponentialTechnology #Futurism #EthicsInAI
#AI #TheSingularityIsNearer #TechnoOptimism #FutureOfAI #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ExponentialTechnology #Futurism #EthicsInAI
February 24, 2025 at 12:32 PM
The Singularity Is Nearer: When We Merge with AI by Ray Kurzweil is #52Books2025 #11, and it presents an unshakably optimistic vision of our AI-driven future.
#AI #TheSingularityIsNearer #TechnoOptimism #FutureOfAI #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ExponentialTechnology #Futurism #EthicsInAI
#AI #TheSingularityIsNearer #TechnoOptimism #FutureOfAI #Innovation #ArtificialIntelligence #ExponentialTechnology #Futurism #EthicsInAI
The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World by Simon Winchester is #52Books2025 #10, and it’s a fascinating journey through the history of precision in mechanical and electrical engineering.
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February 11, 2025 at 3:33 PM
The Perfectionists: How Precision Engineers Created the Modern World by Simon Winchester is #52Books2025 #10, and it’s a fascinating journey through the history of precision in mechanical and electrical engineering.
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The Story of Russia by Orlando Figes is #52Books2025 #9 and one of the most accessible books I’ve read on Russian history, culture, and politics.
January 30, 2025 at 6:33 PM
The Story of Russia by Orlando Figes is #52Books2025 #9 and one of the most accessible books I’ve read on Russian history, culture, and politics.
Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, by Salman Rushdie, is #52Books2025 #8, and I truly couldn't put it down. Rushdie’s pen proves mightier than the knife, as he turns a horrific attack into an act of defiance, a meditation on survival, and a masterful exploration of storytelling itself.
January 30, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Knife: Meditations After an Attempted Murder, by Salman Rushdie, is #52Books2025 #8, and I truly couldn't put it down. Rushdie’s pen proves mightier than the knife, as he turns a horrific attack into an act of defiance, a meditation on survival, and a masterful exploration of storytelling itself.
The Hundred-Year Marathon by Michael Pillsbury is #52Books2025 #7. Pillsbury, a noted foreign policy strategist draws on decades of experience in U.S. defense and policy planning and provides a provocative analysis of China's long-term strategic ambitions...
January 27, 2025 at 12:49 AM
The Hundred-Year Marathon by Michael Pillsbury is #52Books2025 #7. Pillsbury, a noted foreign policy strategist draws on decades of experience in U.S. defense and policy planning and provides a provocative analysis of China's long-term strategic ambitions...
Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the #ASUGSVSummit about academic innovation and its transformative potential in higher education.
#AcademicInnovation #LifelongLearning #AIinEducation #AlternativeCredentials #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #EdTech #FutureofLearning #ASUGSVSummit
#AcademicInnovation #LifelongLearning #AIinEducation #AlternativeCredentials #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #EdTech #FutureofLearning #ASUGSVSummit
January 21, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Excited to share that I’ll be speaking at the #ASUGSVSummit about academic innovation and its transformative potential in higher education.
#AcademicInnovation #LifelongLearning #AIinEducation #AlternativeCredentials #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #EdTech #FutureofLearning #ASUGSVSummit
#AcademicInnovation #LifelongLearning #AIinEducation #AlternativeCredentials #WorkforceDevelopment #HigherEducation #EdTech #FutureofLearning #ASUGSVSummit
Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher is #52Books2025 #6. As an active consumer of Swisher's podcasts and interviews, I was eager to dive into her latest book—and it absolutely delivered. It’s everything you’d expect from Swisher: bold, funny, candid, fascinating, and unapologetic.
January 20, 2025 at 2:25 AM
Burn Book: A Tech Love Story by Kara Swisher is #52Books2025 #6. As an active consumer of Swisher's podcasts and interviews, I was eager to dive into her latest book—and it absolutely delivered. It’s everything you’d expect from Swisher: bold, funny, candid, fascinating, and unapologetic.
Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do by Suneel Gupta is #52Books2025 #5.
#Mindfulness #Purpose #Dharma #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #LifelongLearning #BooksToRead
#Mindfulness #Purpose #Dharma #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #LifelongLearning #BooksToRead
January 16, 2025 at 1:19 AM
Everyday Dharma: 8 Essential Practices for Finding Success and Joy in Everything You Do by Suneel Gupta is #52Books2025 #5.
#Mindfulness #Purpose #Dharma #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #LifelongLearning #BooksToRead
#Mindfulness #Purpose #Dharma #PersonalGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #Leadership #LifelongLearning #BooksToRead
📚The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is #52Books2025 #4. A stunning exploration of time, memory, and the intricate ways our past shapes our present. This novel invites readers into a mesmerizing narrative, combining speculative elements with deeply human storytelling. 📚
January 7, 2025 at 7:35 PM
📚The Ministry of Time by Kaliane Bradley is #52Books2025 #4. A stunning exploration of time, memory, and the intricate ways our past shapes our present. This novel invites readers into a mesmerizing narrative, combining speculative elements with deeply human storytelling. 📚
The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson is #52Books2025 #3. Her concept of "practicing failure wisely" resonated deeply with me...
#Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #GrowthMindset #TeamCulture #LearningFromFailure #HighPerformance #FutureOfWork
#Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #GrowthMindset #TeamCulture #LearningFromFailure #HighPerformance #FutureOfWork
January 6, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The Right Kind of Wrong: The Science of Failing Well by Amy Edmondson is #52Books2025 #3. Her concept of "practicing failure wisely" resonated deeply with me...
#Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #GrowthMindset #TeamCulture #LearningFromFailure #HighPerformance #FutureOfWork
#Leadership #Resilience #Innovation #GrowthMindset #TeamCulture #LearningFromFailure #HighPerformance #FutureOfWork
#52Books2025 #2 is Midlife: A Philosophical Guide by Kieran Setiya. A thoughtful exploration of the challenges and opportunities that come with being in your 40s & 50s. Blending philosophy with practical insights, the book addresses questions around purpose, regret, and finding value in the present.
January 6, 2025 at 2:42 AM
#52Books2025 #2 is Midlife: A Philosophical Guide by Kieran Setiya. A thoughtful exploration of the challenges and opportunities that come with being in your 40s & 50s. Blending philosophy with practical insights, the book addresses questions around purpose, regret, and finding value in the present.
A new year of reading begins! #52Books2025 #1 is Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.
I've always been inspired by Daniel Kahneman's work, and Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment continues to deliver profound insights. Co-authored with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein...
I've always been inspired by Daniel Kahneman's work, and Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment continues to deliver profound insights. Co-authored with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein...
January 2, 2025 at 6:21 PM
A new year of reading begins! #52Books2025 #1 is Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment.
I've always been inspired by Daniel Kahneman's work, and Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment continues to deliver profound insights. Co-authored with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein...
I've always been inspired by Daniel Kahneman's work, and Noise: A Flaw in Human Judgment continues to deliver profound insights. Co-authored with Olivier Sibony and Cass Sunstein...
Loved the NYT Daily interview this weekend with Rick Steves on the transformative power of travel. One who experiences life as a traveler, as a pilgrim, experiences the most growth. So much to borrow in formal and informal learning and in work.
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December 15, 2024 at 12:51 PM
Loved the NYT Daily interview this weekend with Rick Steves on the transformative power of travel. One who experiences life as a traveler, as a pilgrim, experiences the most growth. So much to borrow in formal and informal learning and in work.
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