Tom Vanderbilt
Tom Vanderbilt is a prolific writer known for his work across numerous publications such as Outside, Wired, and Travel & Leisure, and for authoring several influential books. His notable works include 'Traffic: Why We Drive the Way We Do,' which discusses the psychology of driving and 'Beginners: The Joy and Transformative Power of Lifelong Learning,' inspired by his experiences of learning new skills as an adult. He is also recognized for promoting the idea of 'late merging' in traffic and exploring personal development through learning alongside his young daughter. Vanderbilt's insights are shaped by his early writing experiences at The Daily Cardinal and his engagement with Roland Barthes-style essays during college.
Recommendations
A book by Tom Vanderbilt that makes the controversial argument that more people should be “late mergers”.
A book by Tom Vanderbilt about being prompted by his young daughter’s learning experiences to get off the couch and try tackle a bunch of new skills.
A book by Juan Villoro about Mexico City.
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