Human Speech

What makes us human? Why are we the only animals who wear clothes, drive cars, trawl the internet, and fly helicopters on Mars? It’s all because we’ve learnt to talk, yet remarkably, we still don’t know how we did it. Speech! suggests an answer that’s been hiding in plain sight - the simple yet radical shift that turned our analog grunts and shrieks into words. But, its consequences are far from simple: being able to share ideas through language was an evolutionary tipping point - it allowed us to link up our minds.

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER A “visionary” (The Guardian) exploration of freedom—what it is, how it’s been misunderstood, and why it’s our only chance for survival—by the acclaimed Yale historian and author of On Tyranny “[Snyder’s] deep political and philosophical examination...

Forty years after his first book, David McCullough wrote and presented his speech, The Course of Human Events, in the 2003 Jefferson Lecture in the Humanities, in which he divulges his philosophy on writing, speaking, and history in his masterful storytelling style. In this Jefferson Lecture in...

Can free speech coexist with an inclusive campus environment? Hardly a week goes by without another controversy over free speech on college campuses. On one side, there are increased demands to censor hateful, disrespectful, and bullying expression and to ensure an inclusive and nondiscriminatory learning environment. On the other side are traditional free speech advocates who charge that recent demands for censorship coddle students and threaten free inquiry.

Two leading behavioral scientists argue we should reject “nudge” policies and stop blaming personal failure for society’s failures "Excellent. A master class on how to blend individual psychology with institutions, so that people are encouraged to get involved and develop solutions to our...

A global history of free speech, from the ancient world to today Hailed as the “first freedom,” free speech is the bedrock of democracy. But it is a challenging principle, subject to erosion in times of upheaval. Today, in democracies and authoritarian states around the world, it is on 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, ...

Storytelling, a tradition that built human civilization, may soon destroy it Humans are storytelling animals. Stories are what make our societies possible. Countless books celebrate their virtues. But Jonathan Gottschall, an expert on the science of stories, argues that there is a dark side to...

The first comprehensive, fully-illustrated approach to the voice that explains the anatomy and mechanics in detailed yet down-to-earth terms, for voice users and professionals of all kinds This book is the first to explain, in clear and concise language, the anatomy and mechanics of the...

With a foreword by Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg of the U.S. Supreme Court. An Engaging, Accessible Guide to the Bill of Rights for Everyday Citizens. In The Bill of Rights: A User's Guide, award-winning author and constitutional scholar Linda R. Monk explores the remarkable history of the Bill of...

In The Most Human Right, Eric Heinze explains why global human rights systems have failed. International organizations constantly report on how governments manage human goods, such as fair trials, humane conditions of detention, healthcare, or housing. But to appease autocratic regimes, experts have ignored the primacy of free speech. Heinze argues that goods become rights only when citizens can claim them publicly and fearlessly: free speech is the fundamental right, without which the very concept of a “right” makes no sense.

In an era where creativity fuels the engines of trillion-dollar platforms, HARVESTED MINDS exposes the hidden cost of digital progress: the captivity of human ingenuity. Jordan A. Cross delivers a powerful and unflinching narrative that blends investigative depth with philosophical urgency, revealing how today’s innovators, thinkers, and dreamers are trapped within invisible cages of algorithms, contracts, and corporate control. This is not just a book about technology. It is a manifesto for sovereignty in the digital age. Through the parable of the golden goose, Cross illustrates how ...

Saving Free Speech…from Itself sets the tone for the fractious discussion of how the First Amendment should be interpreted in today’s society and how the free speech aspect of it should not be weaponized by individuals and groups whose agenda includes causing harm to innocent people. In an era of political correctness, race-baiting, terrorist incitement, the "Danish" cartoons, the shouting down of speakers, and, of course, "fake news", liberals and conservatives are up in arms both about speech and its excesses, and what the First Amendment means. Speech has been weaponized.

In Signal Beyond Speech, A. J. Salara invites listeners into a provocative inquiry at the edge of consciousness, cognition, and communication. This is not a book about artificial intelligence in the usual sense—it is a philosophical reflection on the nature of intelligence itself, and the possibility of perceiving it beyond the limits of symbols, syntax, and structured language.

“If we are going to moderate (exclude) some things, then let’s moderate. If we are going to allow (include) everything, then let’s include EVERYTHING…or else…” Discover the Hidden Forces Shaping Our Digital World…How Humans Became Robots! In an era where digital platforms dominate our lives, Millennials and Gen Z face the challenge of navigating a complex online landscape. With political discourse increasingly shaped by algorithms and censorship, understanding these dynamics is crucial for those who wish to engage meaningfully in today's world. How Humans Became Robots offers ...

The Words That Shook the World: 50 Speeches That Defined History "I have nothing to offer but blood, toil, tears, and sweat." "I have a dream." "Tear down this wall." Behind every great movement, every monumental shift in human rights, and every triumph of the human spirit, there is a voice. From the sun-drenched amphitheatres of Ancient Greece to the digital stages of the 21st century, The Words That Shook the World brings together the most consequential oratory ever delivered. This isn't just a list of speeches—it’s a journey through the hinge points of history. You will stand in the ...

Robotics is slowly creeping into our lives, and soon, robots will be everywhere. Do you know everything there is to know about robotics? Do you want to know more about robotics? Do you want to discover the advantages of robotics? If so, then you've come to the right place.

Immerse yourself in the cutting-edge world of artificial intelligence with the engrossing eBook, "Connected Conversations". This enlightening journey is bound to fascinate the tech-curious reader as it unfolds the intricacies of AI communication, from the simplest chatbots to the most advanced digital assistants. The journey begins by setting the stage, introducing you to human-machine communication. As you delve deeper, you'll begin to realize just how closely our world is moving from sci-fi to reality. Step by step, the complexities of AI are revealed, serving as an eye-opener to the ...

In einfachen, nachvollziehbaren Schritten zeigt uns die Sexualtherapeutin und Autorin, wie man mit dem Partner eine erfüllte Sexualität leben und dabei die Sensibilität steigern kann. Die Reise in ein neues Verständnis der Sexualität beginnt dann, wenn wir zu unseren innewohnenden männlichen und weiblichen Polaritäten Kontakt aufnehmen und sie wiedererwecken. Wenn wir unsere Polarität annehmen, entwickelt sich eine Anziehungskraft, eine organische magnetische Intelligenz zwischen Penis und Vagina, die mit der Zeit stärker wird.

From the marriage equality debate to the COVID-19 lockdown, ‘free speech’ has become the new battleground in Australian society. What does the furore over one footballer’s social media postings reveal about how it got that way? For a period in 2019, a tweet from rugby player Israel Folau...