Books, art and technology
On Machine Learning Books (Maybe updated periodically)
Current Book I am reading
How Big Things Get Done: The Surprising Factors That Determine the Fate of Every Project, from Home Renovations to Space Exploration and Everything In Between. By Bent Flybjerg and Dan Gardner ( 284 pp - 202 pp excluding notes and references).
In How Big Things Get Done, Flyvbjerg and Gardner delve into the intricate world of project management, dissecting the factors that determine success or failure in endeavors ranging from home renovations to ambitious space exploration missions. Their insights are both practical and thought-provoking, making this book a valuable resource for anyone involved in large-scale projects.
The authors emphasize the importance of understanding odds, planning meticulously, and assembling the right team.
Flyvbjerg and Gardner illustrate their points with captivating examples, from the construction of the Sydney Opera House to the making of Pixar’s animated blockbusters. Their writing style is engaging, and they avoid jargon, making the book accessible even to those new to project management.
In summary, How Big Things Get Done provides practical advice for navigating complex projects. It’s a must-read for project managers, entrepreneurs, and anyone seeking to understand the dynamics behind successful endeavours.
Current topic - Kashmiri Language
Kashmiri is the language spoken predominantly in Kashmir, a region of the northwestern Indian subcontinent. The region encompasses a total area of some 85,800 square miles (222,200 square km). It is bounded by the Indian states of Himachal Pradesh and Punjab to the south, by Pakistan to the west, by Afghanistan to the northwest and by the Uygur Autonomous Region of Xinjiang to the northeast and the Tibet Autonomous Region to the east (both parts of China). The majority of the Kashmiri speakers are in the Indian administrative unit of Jammu and Kashmir (called Jammu, Kashmir and Ladakh till 2019). Do note that people of Jammu in Jammu and Kashmir speak Dogri which is a language in its own right. People in the area of Ladakh speak Ladakhi which is a distinct language in its own right. Ladakh which falls within India is the eastern most part of Kashmir region, and borders Tibet and other parts of eastern China. Kashmiri (and its dialects) are also spoken in parts of Kashmir administered by Pakistan (northern and western parts of Kashmir region).
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