Tom Vanderbilt is a journalist, writer and blogger who contributes regularly to publications like The Wall Street Journal, Slate and the London Review of Books. He is also the author of Survival City: Adventures Among the Ruins of Atomic America and The Sneaker Book.
Tom Vanderbilt Books
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What's Traffic about?
In Traffic (2008), Tom Vanderbilt explores the chaos and order of our driving experiences. From the psychology of traffic jams to the paradoxes of driving safety, these blinks will reveal one aspect of the eternal battle between the limits of human nature and the technology that sets us free.
Who should read Traffic?
- Drivers who want to be safer on the road and move faster in traffic
- Anyone interested in psychology
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What's You May Also Like about?
You May Also Like (2016) dives into the ever-changing world of taste, or what you like and why you like it. Trying to guess whether a consumer will enjoy a movie or buy a product is both tricky science and big business, as a myriad of different factors influences the decisions you make daily.
Who should read You May Also Like?
- Pop culture enthusiasts
- Social psychologists
- Marketers or consumers curious about what influences taste
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What's Beginners about?
Beginners (2021) is a light-hearted study of the joys of life-long learning. Part personal story and part scientific primer, it demonstrates the benefits of always trying something new.
Who should read Beginners?
- Middle-aged folks trapped in the same routines
- Seniors seeking ways to stay sharp
- Anyone eager for a little inspiration to never stop learning
