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For the last 100,000 years, we Sapiens have accumulated enormous power. But despite all our discoveries, inventions, and conquests, we now find ourselves in an existential crisis. The world is on the verge of ecological collapse. Misinformation abounds. And we are rushing headlong into the age of AI—a new information network that threatens to annihilate us. For all that we have accomplished, why are we so self-destructive? Nexus looks through the long lens of human history to consider how the flow of information has shaped us, and our world.

When Elon Musk was a kid in South Africa, he was regularly beaten by bullies. One day a group pushed him down some concrete steps and kicked him until his face was a swollen ball of flesh. He was in the hospital for a week. But the physical scars were minor compared to the emotional ones inflicted by his father, an engineer, rogue, and charismatic fantasist.

Beginning in 2018, a powerful app for secure communications, called Anom, began to take root among drug dealers and other criminals. It had extraordinary safeguards to keep out prying eyes--the power to quickly wipe data, voice-masking technology, and more. It was better than other apps popular among organized crime syndicates, except for one thing: it was secretly run by law enforcement. Over the next few years, the FBI, along with law enforcement partners in Australia and parts of Europe, got a front row seat to the global criminal underworld.

This guide addresses common concerns and offers practical strategies for integrating AI into your teaching methods. Learn to navigate ethical considerations, stay updated on advancements, and embrace AI as an asset to your role as an educator. Simplify and streamline your workload with manageable steps to incorporate AI, regardless of your technical background. Discover how AI can enhance your teaching journey – click to explore now!

This comprehensive guide serves as a beacon for individuals seeking to attain expertise in the domain of cloud security, equipping them with the knowledge and skills necessary to navigate the complexities of safeguarding cloud environments. From concepts to advanced techniques, this book offers a structured and accessible approach to understanding the nuances of cloud security.

When two Stanford graduate students set out to create a cigarette that wouldn’t kill them, they didn’t foresee what lay in store. Did their invention provide the answer to one of the world’s most pressing public health problems—smoking—or did it introduce a whole new generation to nicotine, spreading an intractable addiction? Hosts Leon Neyfakh and Arielle Pardes unravel the polarizing story of Juul Labs and dive into the illegal vape market that sprouted up in its wake.

On January 28, 1986, just seventy-three seconds into flight, the space shuttle Challenger broke apart over the Atlantic Ocean, killing all seven people on board. Millions of Americans witnessed the tragic deaths of the crew, which included New Hampshire schoolteacher Christa McAuliffe. Like the assassination of JFK, the Challenger disaster is a defining moment in twentieth-century history—one that forever changed the way America thought of itself and its optimistic view of the future. Yet the full story of what happened, and why, has never been told.

Part memoir, part history, Burn Book is a necessary chronicle of tech’s most powerful players. This is the inside story we’ve all been waiting for about modern Silicon Valley and the biggest boom in wealth creation in the history of the world. When tech titans crowed that they would “move fast and break things,” Kara Swisher was moving faster and breaking news. While covering the explosion of the digital sector in the early 1990s, she developed a long track record of digging up and reporting the facts about this new world order.

Bitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design.

We are approaching a critical threshold in the history of our species. Soon you will live surrounded by AIs. They will organize your life, operate your business, and run core government services. You will live in a world of DNA printers and quantum computers, engineered pathogens and autonomous weapons, robot assistants and abundant energy. None of us are prepared. As co-founder of the pioneering AI company DeepMind, Mustafa Suleyman has been at the center of this revolution. The coming decade, he argues, will be defined by this wave of powerful, fast-proliferating new technologies.

In this groundbreaking and practical guide, teachers will discover how to harness and manage AI as a powerful teaching tool. Jose Antonio Bowen and C. Edward Watson present emerging and powerful research on the seismic changes AI is already creating in schools and the workplace, providing invaluable insights into what AI can accomplish in the classroom and beyond.

Since it was first published in 2005, Ray Kurzweil's The Singularity Is Near and its vision of the future have been influential in spawning a worldwide movement with millions of followers, hundreds of books, major films, and thousands of articles. During the succeeding decade, many of Kurzweil's predictions about technological advancements have been borne out, and their viability has become familiar to the public through such now commonplace concepts. In this entirely new book Ray Kurzweil brings a fresh perspective to advances in the singularity.

Transform Your Network+ Studies with Our Unconventional Guide! Are you tired of the same old, monotonous study guides that make learning feel like a chore? Do you struggle to retain complex networking concepts, feeling like they are alien and unapproachable? Look no further! Our "CompTIA Network+ N10-008" guide is here to revolutionize your study experience. Why Our Guide is a Game-Changer: Unconventional Learning Strategies: Say goodbye to boring and ineffective study methods. Our guide introduces innovative techniques designed to keep you engaged and make learning enjoyable. Maximized ...

In “All About IT Trends for Solution Architects”, Govindh explained all trending Information Technology concepts in simple and easy way to understand. Starting from basics of cloud types, public cloud, private cloud, hybrid cloud and multi-cloud, to Edge computing and Generative AI Architectures. He covered Kubernetes and OpenShift deployment architectures with simple examples. As an aspiring IT organization, you might have started your cloud migration or app modernization journey. But when you start implementing, you might have got into main pain areas like, difficulties in choosing ...

Immerse yourself in the rapidly evolving landscape of "Cybersecurity Governance and Compliance." This comprehensive new eBook guides you into the intricate world of cybersecurity, from governance models to compliance regulations, offering deep insights and practical advice. The book begins by covering significant aspects of cybersecurity governance. It expands on various models, their significance, and the specific challenges involved. Subsequently, it spotlights the key players in cybersecurity governance, highlighting the roles of governments, private sectors, and non-profit organizations...

In the dawn of the digital era, the battle for online presence has never been so competitive. Standing at the forefront of this battlefield is SEO, a critical player in crafting online success. "SEO Unleashed" is your comprehensive guide to understanding and maximizing the power of Search Engine Optimization! “SEO Unleashed” is a trailblazing eBook that takes you deep into the world of SEO, from its history and importance for businesses to the distinction between organic and paid SEO. Offering clear, in-depth information on key SEO concepts such as crawling, indexing, ranking, and the ...

Introducing "Revolutionizing Human-Computer Interaction through Speech and Audio Processing" - a groundbreaking eBook that dives deep into the world of human-computer interaction, providing a comprehensive and insightful guide to the history, science, and future possibilities of speech and audio technologies. Ever wondered how the voice controls on your smartphone work? Curious about the technology that allows us to communicate, work, and connect with ease? This incredible resource explores the evolution and development of speech and audio processing, setting the stage for an immersive, ...

Strap in for a page-turning journey into the realm of cyber protection and security systems with "Secure Strides!" Every inch of this comprehensive guide offers enlightening information about the intricate tapestry that constitutes the world of penetration testing and cybersecurity. Embark with us from Chapter One, delving into the captivating introduction to Penetration Testing and distinguishing between ethical hacking and penetration testing, leaving no stone unturned when it comes to a comprehensive understanding of the topic. Chapter Two enlightens eager minds about system ...

Introducing "Bridging the Gap," a visionary eBook that delves into the futuristic realms of Bioprinting and Artificial Intelligence (AI). This thought-provoking guide breaks down sophisticated concepts into accessible explanations, insightful discussions, and groundbreaking discoveries. "Bridging the Gap" logically paces through ten multifaceted chapters illuminating the continually evolving landscapes of bioprinting and AI. The book starts by establishing a robust understanding of bioprinting - its definitions, history, evolution, and a comprehensive overview of current technologies. ...

Dive into the thrilling world of robotics with the exciting new eBook "Robotics Unleashed." Embark on a high-octane journey that will steer you through the foundations and principles of robotics and right into the intriguing depths of advanced robotics concepts. Have you ever sat and wondered, "What is Robotics?" or thought about the intricate components that make up a robot? The first sections of "Robotics Unleashed" shed light on such intriguing topics, presenting a broad overview of the history, the evolution of robots and the different types currently in existence. Following these ...