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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Aug 24

Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence by Kate Crawford is #52Books2025 #35.

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Atlas of AI: Power, Politics, and the Planetary Costs of Artificial Intelligence by Kate Crawford is #52Books2025 #35. 📚 It’s a thought-provoking examination of the infrastructures and power structu...

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Aug 8

See Friendship by Jeremy Gordon is #52Books2025 #34.

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See Friendship by Jeremy Gordon is #52Books2025 #34. | James DeVaney

See Friendship by Jeremy Gordon is #52Books2025 #34. Gordon's debut novel offers a nuanced exploration of friendship - how it unfolds, fractures, and endures through the weight of memory and longing....

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Aug 8

A Short History of Ireland, 1500–2000 by John Gibney is #52Books2025 #33.

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A Short History of Ireland, 1500–2000 by John Gibney is #52Books2025 #33. | James DeVaney

A Short History of Ireland, 1500–2000 by John Gibney is #52Books2025 #33. 📚 I read this concise yet rich history while in Galway last week, having just driven the green and winding 128 miles across ...

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Jul 28

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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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Jul 28

📚 Prophet Song by Paul Lynch is #52Books2025 #31.

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Jul 24

I just finished three compelling books that explore China from different angles - personal, geopolitical, and economic:

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Jun 29

#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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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Jun 11

These three books, read back-to-back, offered a powerful meditation on leadership, reciprocity, and the common good. #52Books2025 #23, #24, and #25

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These three books, read back-to-back, offered a powerful meditation on leadership, reciprocity, and the common good. #52Books2025 #23, #24, and #25 📘 Long Walk to Freedom by Nelson Mandela I first r...

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · May 29

AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor #52Books2025 #22. A much-needed dose of clarity in a time of intense AI hype.

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AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference by Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor #52Books2025 #22. A much-needed dose of clarity in a time of inte...

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · May 20

Emperor of the Seas: Kublai Khan and the Making of China by Jack Weatherford is #52Books2025 #21.

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · May 18

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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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Apr 28

Autocracy, Inc.: The Dictators Who Want to Run the World by Anne Applebaum is #52Books2025 #19.

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Apr 22

Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is #52Books2025 #18. The authors provide compelling arguments for rethinking how we approach innovation and progress in America.

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Abundance by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson is #52Books2025 #18. The authors provide compelling arguments for rethinking how we approach innovation and progress in America. A central message? The U.S....

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Apr 22

The Future by Naomi Alderman is #52Books2025 #17, and it’s a wickedly sharp look at the tech elite’s obsession with survival—and what might happen when the rest of the world catches on.

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The Future by Naomi Alderman is #52Books2025 #17, and it’s a wickedly sharp look at the tech elite’s obsession with survival—and what might happen when the rest of the world catches on. This is the t...

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Apr 21

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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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Mar 29

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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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Mar 18

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.

James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Mar 15

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.

James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

For anyone thinking about AI, leadership, or the future of computing, this is a must-read. But it also raises a key question: What does it take to not just compete, but to reshape entire industries?

James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

His leadership demands extreme dedication, and this book makes it clear—staying ahead in an era of exponential change requires more than just vision; it takes the willingness to push boundaries, pivot at the right moment, and redefine the rules of the game.

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

Jensen Huang’s relentless work ethic, bold bets, and unwavering expectations have propelled NVIDIA to dominate industries from gaming to AI and supercomputing. But as NVIDIA employees acknowledge, “It’s not for everybody.”

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

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

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

Kurzweil argues that we are approaching a moment when artificial intelligence will not only surpass human intelligence but seamlessly integrate with it, leading to an era of material abundance, extended lifespans, and even enhanced democracy.

James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 24

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

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James DeVaney @devaneygoblue.bsky.social · Feb 11

We are looking for some great new colleagues to join the U-M Center for Academic Innovation

1️⃣ Chief Education Solutions Officer
2️⃣ Director of Learning Design
3️⃣ Software Developer Lead
4️⃣ Marketing Communications Specialist
5️⃣ Media Solutions Engineer

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