Book · 2002 · Biography & Autobiography
Boyd
The Fighter Pilot Who Changed the Art of War
Why people recommend it
Boyd by Robert Coram is a biography of Air Force Colonel John Boyd, a prominent figure in the military reform movement. Patrick Collison recommended the book on an episode of All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg released on February 21, 2025. During a broader conversation touching upon military procurement, the Department of Defense, and Silicon Valley trends, Collison offered the title as a quick recommendation. He noted that while the biography is visibly present on the bookshelves of nearly everyone in Silicon Valley, very few individuals have actually taken the time to read it.
Who recommended it
- Patrick Collison Recommended
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Recommended
“and if I can just give a quick book recommendation this book Boyd by Robert korm about John Boyd the Air Force Colonel who you know was part of the reformist movement I feel like everyone in Silicon Valley has that book on their shelf and no one's actually read it”