[This Week's Books] 'Choesohan-ui Bu-ui Segyesa' and More

A Brief World History of Wealth

This book explains 31 events that have greatly influenced the flow of money and the history of capitalism over the past 500 years. It covers topics such as how the United States central bank, the Federal Reserve (Fed), was established, when the dollar was created, what the Gold Rush and Reaganomics are, and more. Especially considering the significant impact the U.S. has on the global economy, it devotes much attention to explaining the American banking system, the dollar, and major U.S. technologies. (Written by Han Jeong-yeop / Dasan Books)

Thinking Methods That Become Weapons in the Age of Artificial Intelligence

This book discusses what perspectives and capabilities one should have to live in the era of artificial intelligence (AI). The author emphasizes that AI is ultimately the most useful problem-solving tool, and human intelligence will become even more important in the AI era. It explains practical approaches for office workers to actually utilize AI with easy-to-understand concepts and realistic examples. (Written by Byeon Chang-woo / Say Korea)

Milan Kundera: "Writing, what a strange idea!"

The author is a journalist for the French daily newspaper Le Monde and a writer. This book is about the literary works and life of Milan Kundera, who passed away last year. It revisits impressive sentences from Kundera’s works, shares conversations with Kundera, and tells the story of a journey to Bohemia tracing Kundera’s footsteps. Through this, the author aims to properly introduce Kundera to readers. (Written by Florance Nouaille / Translated by Kim Byung-wook / Mujin Tree)