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When I was in engineering undergrad (1993-97), popular non-scitech reads were: Adams, Pratchett, Vonnegut, LOTR, Catch 22. And I hate to admit it...Ayn Rand (to our credit, mostly hated) Has the list changed much since? What did engineering students in the 00’s and ‘10’s read?
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Now that I reflect on it, the reading tastes of young engineers tend toward “string of mild, ego-deflating surprises” OR “admirably coherent large-scale architecture”. Mirrors the reward schedule of engineering analysis and synthesis, but without the input thinking effort.
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When I was in engineer undergrad (grad 2011). Books were less read than anime or how I met your mother was watched. Those that read were into GoT and most of your list.
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Dune (series), PK Dick’s short stories, Michio’s Hyperspace was fresh in the late 90’s/early 000’s for me, and Neuromancer were memorable ones in addition to your list.