Artificial Life

Now celebrating the 42nd anniversary of The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy, soon to be a Hulu original series! “Wild satire . . . The feckless protagonist, Arthur Dent, is reminiscent of Vonnegut heroes.”—Chicago Tribune The unhappy inhabitants of planet Krikkit are sick of looking...

Unlock the power of AI conversations in just a few hours, even if you’ve never coded before! Do you feel overwhelmed by the jargon-heavy world of AI? Are you eager to tap into the potential of AI, but uncertain about where to start? Do you want an engaging, user-friendly resource to guide you through AI conversations? If you nodded in agreement, you're not alone. Many adults, students, and lifelong learners face similar challenges. But here's the good news: You don't need to be a tech expert to master AI conversations. The Big AI ChatGPT Book of 2000 Prompts transforms complex concepts ...

New York Times Best Seller How will Artificial Intelligence affect crime, war, justice, jobs, society and our very sense of being human? The rise of AI has the potential to transform our future more than any other technology—and there’s nobody better qualified or situated to explore that...

A clear, practical guide to understanding artificial intelligence — and using it confidently in everyday life. Artificial intelligence is everywhere — but understanding it, and using it wisely, doesn’t have to be hard. AI already touches nearly every part of daily life: how we work, learn, shop, create, and make decisions. Yet many people still feel confused, overwhelmed, or left behind by it. This book changes that. Mastering AI for Everyone is a clear, friendly, and practical guide that explains artificial intelligence in simple terms — no technical background required. If ...

Are you curious about how artificial intelligence is transforming everyday life, but feel overwhelmed by complex jargon and technical details? Do you wonder how AI might influence your future career or whether there's a place for you in the AI revolution? You're not alone if you answered "yes" to any of these questions. Teens and adults everywhere are eager to understand AI's impact, worried about its ethical implications, and excited to explore its potential in shaping our world. Luckily, you don’t have to be a tech whiz to grasp the power of AI! This engaging guide simplifies AI ...

This is a practical, non-technical guide for business leaders, entrepreneurs, and curious minds. This comprehensive guide on agentic AI cuts through the hype and offers a clear, jargon-free strategic roadmap to understanding and applying this technology. The authors bring a rare perspective, having implemented agentic AI across diverse organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—witnessing both remarkable successes and sobering failures.

What happens when human labor becomes obsolete, money becomes meaningless, and reality becomes a deepfake? The Great Harvest: AI, Labor, and the Bitcoin Lifeline is a prophetic manifesto for anyone who refuses to be harvested in the age of automation and fiat collapse. Written by Adam Livingston, author of The Bitcoin Age, this book is part philosophical treatise, part survival guide, and part financial red pill for a world spiraling toward synthetic control. With blistering insight, dark humor, and razor-sharp analysis, Livingston unpacks the greatest shift in human history: the transition...

Artificial intelligence is amplifying human ingenuity and disrupting the foundations of health care, military, entertainment, education, marketing and manufacturing. Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Power argues that this AI-driven revolution will have an unequal impact on different segments of humanity. There will be new winners and losers, new haves and have-nots, resulting in an unprecedented concentration of wealth and power.

A salvager discovers an alien starship, but that’s only the beginning. Wiz Zumwalt has sunk his Navy pension into a beat-up ship in hopes of finding riches in the asteroid belts. Only the days of the Asteroid Cowboys are over. Big Mining now has a firm grip on the mineral riches, and their economies of scale and resources make it almost impossible for the indie miner to survive. Now, he has two days before his ship will be repossessed unless he can find a miracle. And boy, does he find one. On a nameless hunk of rock, his sensors detect the faintest traces of, well . . . something. Not a ...

"Narrator Emmett Grosland conjures the essence of a troubled soul in search of peace in this gentle audio."—AudioFile Magazine In A Psalm for the Wild-Built, Hugo Award-winner Becky Chambers's delightful new Monk and Robot series gives us hope for the future. It's been centuries since the...

This book is about wonder. Not wonder as a romantic notion or a vague synonym for enthusiasm. Not wonder as a professional skill or a competitive advantage. But wonder as a specific cognitive and emotional state, a state of being genuinely, actively, productively engaged with what one does not yet know, that is the source of everything most distinctively human about us. Our art, our love, our moral seriousness, our willingness to face our own deaths with something other than denial, all of it begins in wonder. All of it requires, for its sustenance, a particular relationship to not-knowing ...

The way productive Americans work has fundamentally changed. Artificial intelligence has quietly rewritten the rules of professional output, and the gap between those who understand this shift and those who don't is growing wider every single month. This is not a book about technology. It is a complete, practical blueprint for using AI to reclaim your time, multiply your output, and finally focus on the work that actually matters.

You are not your brain. For more than three centuries, science has assumed that consciousness is produced by the brain—that your thoughts, awareness, and identity are nothing more than neural activity. But what if that assumption is wrong? At a time when AI researchers are asking whether machines might become conscious, this book presents a bold, evidence-based argument: AI can’t be conscious—because consciousness doesn’t come from computation at all. Instead, growing scientific evidence suggests something far more radical: Consciousness may be fundamental to reality itself. If ...

The long-awaited new novel from author of the multi-million copy bestseller THE TIME TRAVELER'S WIFE, charting the epic and often perilous life of Alba DeTamble, who's inherited her father's time-traveling abilities. Alba DeTamble has never lived a life in order. Born with the same rare...

Penguin Audio presents Life 3.0 by Max Tegmark, read by Rob Shapiro. We stand at the beginning of a new era. What was once science fiction is fast becoming reality, as AI transforms war, crime, justice, jobs and society-and, even, our very sense of what it means to be human. More than any other...

From speculative bubbles to artificial intelligence, the forces that shape the global economy have repeatedly transformed how we live, work, and build wealth. 50 Economic Events That Shaped Modern Life takes readers on a fascinating journey through the turning points that built today’s world. Beginning with the Tulip Mania of the 1600s and moving through milestones like the Industrial Revolution, the Great Depression, the creation of the Federal Reserve, the rise of China, the 2008 financial crisis, and the AI revolution, this book explores the economic events that changed the course of ...

Master Artificial Intelligence in no time, even if you're a total beginner or a tech novice with our essential guide — Empower your career and simplify your daily life! Does the world of AI and machine learning seem intimidating, complex, or out of reach? Are you interested in diving into the realm of AI but have no idea where to start? Are you overwhelmed by endless information and complex terminologies that seem to make AI learning more challenging? You're not alone!

🤖 Curious About Artificial Intelligence But Don’t Know Where to Start? AI Essentials for Beginners is your easy-to-follow guide to understanding Artificial Intelligence—what it is, how it works, and how it’s transforming the world around you. Whether you’re a student, professional, or simply curious, this book breaks down AI in a way that’s simple, practical, and engaging. Here’s just a glimpse of what you’ll discover inside AI Essentials for Beginners: The top terms and phrases in AI you must know to intelligently discuss the subject without technical confusion. How AI ...

The Adaptive Mind How to Stay Focused, Self-Sufficient, and Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence Artificial intelligence is changing the world faster than most people are emotionally prepared for. Jobs are evolving. Entire industries are shifting. Attention is under attack. Millions of people feel overwhelmed, uncertain, distracted, or secretly afraid they’re being left behind. But beneath the anxiety lies one of the greatest opportunities in human history. The Adaptive Mind is not just a book about AI. It is a guide to becoming mentally, emotionally, and financially prepared for ...

You want to grow. You want to feel more in control of your life, more confident in your choices, and more aligned with your goals. But let’s be honest—personal growth can feel exhausting … and expensive! You start with the best intentions, only to fall back into old habits, lose motivation, or get overwhelmed by where to even begin. What if there was a better way? Quantum Leap isn’t just another self-help book filled with generic advice and empty motivation. It’s a practical, AI-powered system designed to help you break through personal barriers, find clarity, build consistency, ...