11 Business Books Mark Zuckerberg Wants You to Read

6. “The Better Angels of Our Nature” by Steven Pinker

“The Better Angels of Our Nature” paints a picture of our world and how it has managed to decrease violence over the years. This 800-page tome written by psychologist Steven Pinker accurately presents the decline in violence despite the real time coverage of news and social media. This means a lot for businesses as companies are heavily reliant on peace and order wherever their location may be. The book has a 4.3 rating on Amazon from 508 reviews with 67% of readers giving it 5 stars.

What is the book about? Zuckerberg thinks that this extensive study can provide a life-changing perspective for everyone. The book delves into the human nature and how we have managed to move into a less-violent society despite what the news says. The Facebook founder said that although recent events seem to indicate that violence and terrorism are more common than ever, the reality is—it is actually decreasing over time. He added, “If we understand how we are achieving this, we can continue our path towards peace. A few people I trust have told me this is the best book they’ve ever read.” There’s no doubt that this resource is worthy to be included in the 11 business books Mark Zuckerberg wants you to read.