Title: In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives
Author: Steven Levy
First published April 12, 2011
432 pages, Hardcover
ISBN: 9781416596585 (ISBN10: 1416596585)
Rating: 3.83
Overview
Through heartache, loss, and grief, artist and author Diamante Lavendar has found a way to turn pain into hope. Her award-winning book, Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief, is a collection of poems, prose, and art that offers spiritual insights for those who are struggling with life’s difficult moments.
Diamante’s own journey has taught her that we all have the power to grow and overcome adversity, and her writing reflects this belief. With each page, readers will find a glimmer of light in the darkness, a reminder that hope is always within reach.
Whether you are searching for comfort, inspiration, or simply a new perspective, Finding Hope in the Darkness of Grief is an uplifting and powerful read that will stay with you long after you turn the final page.
About the Author
As a seasoned author with eight published books, Steven Levy has established himself as an expert in the tech industry. His latest work, Facebook: the Inside Story, offers a comprehensive account of the controversial social media giant.
Levy’s previous works, such as Hackers, Artificial Life, and Crypto, have also received critical acclaim and awards. Before becoming Editor at Large at Wired, Levy worked as the chief technology correspondent for Newsweek.
He currently resides in New York City.
Editoral Review
In the Plex: How Google Thinks, Works, and Shapes Our Lives by Steven Levy is a non-fiction book that delves into the inner workings of one of the world’s most influential technology companies. The author, Steven Levy, is a longtime tech journalist and author of several books, including Hackers and Crypto.
The book provides a comprehensive look at the history of Google, from its origins as a research project at Stanford University to its current status as a global tech giant. Along the way, Levy explores the key players and innovations that have made Google what it is today, including the company’s groundbreaking search algorithm and its forays into everything from email to self-driving cars.
One of the strengths of In the Plex is the depth and detail with which Levy covers Google’s operations. Through extensive interviews with current and former employees, as well as access to internal documents, Levy provides a behind-the-scenes look at how the company operates, from its organizational structure to its decision-making processes.
However, the book’s strengths are also its weaknesses. At times, the sheer amount of detail can be overwhelming, and some readers may find themselves getting bogged down in the minutiae of Google’s internal workings.
Additionally, the book is fairly specialized, and may not appeal to readers who are not particularly interested in technology or business. That being said, In the Plex is an impressive achievement of investigative journalism, and will likely appeal to anyone interested in how Google has come to dominate the modern technological landscape.
The book is well-written and engaging, and Levy’s deep knowledge of the subject matter shines through on every page. Overall, I would highly recommend In the Plex to anyone interested in technology or business, and particularly to those who are curious about Google’s inner workings.
While the book is not perfect, its strengths far outweigh its weaknesses, and it provides a fascinating window into one of the most important companies of our time. I give it 4 out of 5 stars.
