San Antonio Tech Book Club

This group is for people in San Antonio who enjoy reading and talking about technology in all its forms. We cover software engineering, cybersecurity, infrastructure, digital culture, transhumanism, tech philosophy, and influential fiction that has shaped the tech world such as cyberpunk. Multiple books may be active at the same time, and members can follow whichever track interests them.

Our goal is simple. Bring together people who like learning, building, and exploring the ideas that shape the technology we use every day. You can be a beginner, a working engineer, or someone who just enjoys thinking about where technology is taking us. All are welcome.

What We Read

• Software engineering books
• System design, architecture, and infrastructure books
• Cybersecurity and information technology books
• Books on digital society, computing history, transhumanism, and tech philosophy
• Tech influencing fiction including cyberpunk and other future leaning genres

There will always be a mix of topics so members can choose what suits them.

Who Should Join

• Students building technical skills
• Working developers and engineers
• Security and infrastructure professionals
• People interested in tech culture, cyberpunk, and speculative or philosophical views on technology
• Anyone who wants to share knowledge or learn from others

How Meetings Work

• Quick introductions
• Breakout discussions for each active book track
• Guided conversation based on questions such as:
  • What ideas or concepts stood out to you
  • What connections you see between the material and real projects or real life
  • What questions the material raised
  • What parts you want to explore further
  • Any insights, disagreements, or interpretations worth sharing
• Short demonstrations or examples when relevant
• Open conversation about current tech topics, real world challenges, interesting trends, and networking

Rules

• Commit to reading your chosen book track
• Be respectful and let others speak
• If you need help getting a copy of a book, reach out privately
• Keep conversations focused and constructive