The Diamond Age: Or, A Young Lady's Illustrated Primer

Neal Stephenson's science fiction novel set in a world shaped by nanotechnology, in which a young girl named Nell is given a 'Young Lady's Illustrated Primer' — an interactive book that teaches her to think and guides her education. A coming-of-age tale with themes of education, social class, and AI.

For founders, The Diamond Age is a favorite of the technology and education community for its vision of technology as a tool for unlocking human potential. Peter Thiel recommended it in his Reddit AMA.