Roland Betancourt · 2026
Cal Newport recommends it because he completely geeked out over its account of automation technology in Disneyland rides.
A speaker recommends a book written by someone else.
“Finally, I read, I mentioned this book on the show at some point, Jesse, I don't remember anymore. But I read a book called Disneyland and the Rise of Automation by Roland Bethencourt, an academic book about the role of automation technology in the operation of Disneyland rides…”
Why: I completely geeked out on that book, Jesse.
Cal Newport, Host on The Cal Newport ShowHow Do I Finish Meaningful Projects? | Monday Advice
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