Aug'17 Summer, Reading, Podcast, Coding   [http://go.212-mailer.com/wv/SlC8VfG050aQGsWunu3D3ZxK6nE?q=t] [https://twitter.com/212ltd] [http://212ltd.com/category/blog/] It’s summahhh time…. We are working, we swear. In fact, we’re exercising our brains, brushing up on all things startup, VC, AI, VR, and MENA. Here’s our August Index of things we’re focused on, prepping for September. That’s right, back to school is around the corner. And we are so going to ace class this year.     Tech After Hours Code Academy [https://www.codecademy.com/] – That’s right, we’re learning to hack.   Artificial Intelligence is Stuck [https://www.nytimes.com/2017/07/29/opinion/sunday/artificial-intelligence-is-stuck-heres-how-to-move-it-forward.html?mcubz=2&_r=0] - Here’s How to Move it Forward    Digital Gold [https://www.amazon.com/Digital-Gold-Bitcoin-Millionaires-Reinvent/dp/006236250X] - Bitcoin and the Inside Story of The Misfits and Millionaires Trying to Reinvent Money by Nathanial Popper.    Blockchain Revolution [https://www.amazon.com/Blockchain-Revolution-Technology-Changing-Business/dp/1101980133/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501755601&sr=1-1&keywords=How+the+Technology+Behind+Bitcoin+is+Changing+Money%2C+Business%2C+and+The+World] - How the Technology Behind Bitcoin is Changing Money, Business, and The World by Don and Alex Tapscott  Diversity Notes on a Foreign Country [https://www.amazon.com/Notes-Foreign-Country-American-Post-American/dp/0374280045/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1501524155&sr=1-1&keywords=suzy+hansen] - An American Abroad in a Post-American World by Suzy Hansen – In 2007, Suzy Hansen packed her bags for Istanbul. Turkey was booming. In the 10 years that she’s lived there things have changed, including the standing of her own country, the United States. Notes on a Foreign Country is as much a look at Turkey, Egypt, and Iran as it is about the decline of America. Hansen asks: Who do we become if we don’t become American? Okay, so it’s not startup or business. Trust us, it’s worthwhile.   The future of venture capital: Is nothing without diversity. We’re Leaning In [https://www.amazon.com/dp/0385349947/ref=sxts_sxwds-tsp_1?pf_rd_m=ATVPDKIKX0DER&pf_rd_p=3139988802&pd_rd_wg=dpLiU&pf_rd_r=CXYVTSW7H80CDJXDX75H&pf_rd_s=desktop-sx-top-slot&pf_rd_t=301&pd_rd_i=0385349947&pd_rd_w=SlZvE&pf_rd_i=lean+in&pd_rd_r=HZ0YEWF], banning manels, and brushing up on unconscious bias with Foreign Policy Interrupted [http://fptinterrupted.com/].  Watch & Listen   Game of Thrones, pshhhh…. Puh-lease. We’re all about Wonder Woman [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INLzqh7rZ-U]. Okay, the accents have to go. Bring on the girl power.    The power of time off [https://www.ted.com/talks/stefan_sagmeister_the_power_of_time_off] – #forrealz – Digital detox. Silent retreat. Take time for you.   How’s your jump shot? Malcolm Gladwell’s podcast Revisionist History is a must listen every week. We are obsessed with this episode [http://revisionisthistory.com/episodes/03-the-big-man-cant-shoot] that looks at the best and worst shooters in basketball.    Music down under (we’re not ALL work..) Geoffrey Gurrumul Yunupingu was a blind Aboriginal musician. And what a musician. That voice [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x8-YMpYbRqY]. He sang in his native Yolngu language. It’s a good reminder to get out of your bubble and explore, including tunes.  Up coming events Get your mentoring on at ITU MAGNET! We're coming at you Maslak every Thursday. “ALL YOU NEED IN THIS LIFE IS IGNORANCE AND CONFIDENCE, AND THEN SUCCESS IS SURE.” ― MARK TWAIN This e-mail has been sent to emrah@gardrops.com Not interested in? Unsubscribe now [http://go.212-mailer.com/unsubscribe/SlC8VfG050aQGsWunu3D3ZxK6nE?q=t] 212 Eglence Sokak, No:19 Arnavutkoy, Besiktas 34345 Istanbul Turkiye Visit Website [http://212ltd.com/]