3 out of 4 stars
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He knew a little Spanish. He studied before they had embarked. Still, he absolutely did not want to accidentally say the wrong thing to the guy holding the machine gun. Author Taz Lake analyzes the changes to all aspects of life caused by new technology in The Myth of Easy.
Taz Lake began to put serious thought into the way that we approach projects when a key stakeholder in his company asked if a new platform would make his job easier. New technologies are often seen as deeply complex. However, much of our emerging technology is meant to simplify every aspect of our working and personal lives. The idea of simplification changes the way that we make decisions every day. These perceptions and views on how our work should be done and how our lives should be lived differ by culture. It is important to step outside of the bubble of your own culture to understand and decide what really fulfills you. A large budget is no substitute for experience and perseverance.
This book left me a bit confused. The reason for my confusion is simply that the author did not present a solid point. I am still not completely sure what the main idea is here. Often times I would be reading an anecdote wondering how it related to what I thought the book was about. My understanding is that the author is relaying the idea that the easy way is not always the best way. Still, it is difficult to connect the personal narratives told in the book to that main idea. There are stories about the author’s travels, work life, and individuals climbing Mount Everest. The author seems to be quite intelligent and experienced, but unfortunately, he did not connect all of his ideas and stories in this book to create a clear message. I read this book twice, and I am only somewhat certain of what the author was trying to present to his readers.
This book is skillfully written, organized, and edited. There is not one grammar error to be found. A more clear main idea would have made this book a more enjoyable read. Furthermore, I found the ending to be somewhat abrupt. Still, I recommend this book to non-fiction readers who enjoy technology analysis.
I rate this book 3 out of 4 stars. This is a well-written and well-organized book. Unfortunately, the author’s purpose is unclear. Still, there is valuable advice and information in this book for people working, or hoping to work, in any professional field.
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The Myth of Easy
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Unclear thesis is a letdown and stories without connection is clearly a matter of concern for me. I am not much of nonfiction reader but I always want to read books such as this one to spent time. I will still try to read this somehow. Thanks!
