a running list of books, papers, and articles I'm exploring or have read recently, mostly in theoretical physics, statistics, and learning. beyond my research, I'm deeply passionate about quantum information theory, classical philosophy, and cognitive science. entries are loosely grouped by topic.
physics
- Quantum Channels (lecture notes) – Attal
- Geometry, Topology, and Physics – Nakahara
philosophy
- Philosophy of Mind – Chalmers
- Genesis Redux - Riskin
statistics and learning
- Theoretical Neuroscience – Dayan & Abbott
- Introduction to the Theory of Neural Computation – Hertz, Krogh, & Palmer
miscellaneous & essays
- Hydrodynamics of Markets – Lipton
- The Maniac – Labatut
- The Scaling Era: An Oral History of AI – Patel