Ask HN: 2026 books recommendation for deeper insights into niche crucial topics

[ahmedfromtunis]

I'm trying to create a reading list of "deep dive" types of books that might help me understand how niche, but crucial, aspects of modern life work.

Extra points for newer or lesser known books.

[ungreased0675]

Immunity to Change by Robert Kegan

The Book of Why by Judea Pearl

The Idea Factory by Jon Gertner

7 Seconds to Die by John Antal