[This Week's Books] 'How Data Rules the World' and More

How Data Dominates the World

The author emphasizes that we live in an era where data has become so important that it has pushed aside brands, which were once the main focus of business studies. Nowadays, key topics such as ChatGPT, AI, platform companies, big data, and the Internet of Things (IoT) all rely on data. The author stresses that understanding and utilizing data will become a crucial factor influencing individuals' careers, achievements, social evaluations, and human relationships. (Written by Kang Seong-ho / Booki)

Kyoto, Within the Time on the Road

This is a travelogue about Kyoto, the thousand-year-old capital that Japan proudly boasts. The author, a university researcher residing in Kyoto, thoroughly explored every corner of the city. It introduces Kyoto’s famous sites such as Ginkakuji (Silver Pavilion), Katsura Rikyu (Imperial Villa Garden), and other hidden historical and cultural landmarks throughout the city. The author also searches for traces of the Korean Peninsula immigrants who played a significant role in the initial construction of Kyoto. (Written by Lee In-woo / Param Book)

Bismarck and German Unification

This book deals with the politics and achievements of Otto von Bismarck, the “Iron Chancellor” who played a leading role in unifying Germany, which had been divided for centuries, and in the birth of the German Empire. As a key figure in German unification, interest in Bismarck among Germans greatly increased after Germany was reunified in 1890. The book specifically examines the period from 1848, when Bismarck began his active political career, to 1871, when German unification was realized. (Written by Kim Jang-su / Book Korea)

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