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Summer is always when I end up looking for new inspiration, and this year I’ve gone back to a mix of engineering, innovation and sci‑fi that really makes you think about technology in our everyday lives.

I’ve put together a small list of books that I’d recommend to any engineer or tech‑curious person:

1. Donde pongo el ojo, ¡mojo! – Aviación antiincendios, José Manuel Gil García Great if you’re interested in aviation, operations and how engineering decisions play out in real‑world firefighting.
2. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn, Richard W. Hamming A classic on how to think like an engineer and tackle complex problems, not just do the math.
3. The Martian, Andy Weir Very relatable if you enjoy realistic engineering problem‑solving under pressure (and a bit of dark humor).
4. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K. Dick Short but dense; it raises good questions about AI, identity and what “human” really means.
5. Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir A fun combination of physics, creativity and improvisation when everything is going wrong.

I’d love to grow this list, so: what would you add? Any engineering, tech or sci‑fi books that genuinely changed how you see your work or technology?

Summer is always when I end up looking for new inspiration, and this year I’ve gone back to a mix of engineering, innovation and sci‑fi that really makes you think about technology in our everyday lives.

I’ve put together a small list of books that I’d recommend to any engineer or tech‑curious person:

1. Donde pongo el ojo, ¡mojo! – Aviación antiincendios, José Manuel Gil García Great if you’re interested in aviation, operations and how engineering decisions play out in real‑world firefighting.
2. The Art of Doing Science and Engineering: Learning to Learn, Richard W. Hamming A classic on how to think like an engineer and tackle complex problems, not just do the math.
3. The Martian, Andy Weir Very relatable if you enjoy realistic engineering problem‑solving under pressure (and a bit of dark humor).
4. Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Philip K. Dick Short but dense; it raises good questions about AI, identity and what “human” really means.
5. Project Hail Mary, Andy Weir A fun combination of physics, creativity and improvisation when everything is going wrong.

I’d love to grow this list, so: what would you add? Any engineering, tech or sci‑fi books that genuinely changed how you see your work or technology?