Intelligence Philosophy

This program features a new introduction read by Daniel Goleman and a bonus dialogue between the author and Jon Kabat-Zinn. It is the tenth anniversary since the first publication of Daniel Goleman's groundbreaking bestseller, Emotional Intelligence which maps the territory where IQ meets EQ...

The world of yoga is astonishingly rich in its array of schools and practices. Yet, as diverse as they seem, they share a common aim: the discovery of the essence of existence that can be found at the core of our being, and the liberation that comes from that discovery. With this worthy goal in mind, Richard Freeman presents an enlightening overview of the many teachings, practices, and scriptures that serve as the basis for all the schools of yoga - hatha, bhakti, jnana, karma, tantra, and others.

From the coauthor of Algorithms to Live By, an exploration of the quest to use mathematics to describe the ways we think, from its origins three hundred years ago to the ideas behind modern AI systems and the ways in which they still differ from human minds Everyone has a basic understanding of...

Superintelligence asks the questions: What happens when machines surpass humans in general intelligence? Will artificial agents save or destroy us? Nick Bostrom lays the foundation for understanding the future of humanity and intelligent life. The human brain has some capabilities that the brains of other animals lack. It is to these distinctive capabilities that our species owes its dominant position. If machine brains surpassed human brains in general intelligence, then this new superintelligence could become extremely powerful - possibly beyond our control.

From Oxford's leading AI researcher comes a fun and accessible tour through the history and future of one of the most cutting edge and misunderstood field in science: Artificial Intelligence The somewhat ill-defined long-term aim of AI is to build machines that are conscious, self-aware, and...

The governments started to crumble in 2073. There was no war. Just a collapse. I knew it was coming. I prepared. I collected a library of books - real, physical, paper books on subjects that I thought would be helpful. I found an abandoned military bunker for sale outside a small city in the wilderness. I didn’t bother to pay for it. I just moved in. Right now, I was just entering the closest thing we had to a city within two days’ driving distance. There were a few small towns closer but nothing that would have what I needed. I was looking for one place in particular. A bell rang as I ...

The History of Scientific Breakthroughs: The Discoveries That Changed How We Understand Reality BOOK 7: Mind, Machines, and Intelligence: How Computer Science and Artificial Intelligence Were Born explores one of the most transformative breakthroughs in modern history: the idea that thought itself could be formalized, mechanized, and eventually carried out by machines. Tracing the origins of computation from philosophy and mathematics to early computing devices and artificial intelligence research, this book reveals how abstract ideas about logic and reasoning reshaped science, technology, ...

Thinking Machines and Human Meaning: The Philosophy of Technology and Artificial Intelligence in an Age of Rapid Change is a deep, accessible exploration of how modern technology and artificial intelligence are reshaping human values, identity, ethics, and everyday life. Written for thoughtful readers who want more than surface level commentary, this book examines technology not just as a set of tools, but as a powerful force that influences how people think, work, relate to one another, and understand themselves. Drawing on philosophy, psychology, and social theory, it offers a clear ...

As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes more dynamic and ubiquitous, it is dramatically empowering people in all walks of life while also giving rise to urgent questions about the future of humanity—a historic challenge whose contours and consequences are revealed by three eminent thinkers in...

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other Minds Although mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher...

One of our greatest philosophers and scientists of the mind asks, where does the self come from -- and how our selves can exist in the minds of others. Can thought arise out of matter? Can self, soul, consciousness, "I" arise out of mere matter? If it cannot, then how can you or I be here? I Am...

THE COMPLETE SIMULACRA TRILOGY Three Novels. One Infinite Loop. The Ultimate Awakening. The complete saga is available in a single, massive omnibus. Spanning over 700 pages, this is the story of a "backdoor" in the universe, the human who found it, and the realities that shattered and reformed under their changes to the simulacra. BOOK 1: CHEAT Adrian Shaw has a secret. He cheats at reality. On paper, he’s a brilliant but unremarkable AI scientist and hedge fund quant. Off the books, he’s discovered a hidden "backdoor" in the universe that lets him nudge probability and rewrite outcomes...

Today's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us - and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole - and appear to assess black and white defendants differently. We can no longer assume that our mortgage application, or even our medical tests, will be seen by human eyes. And autonomous vehicles on our streets can injure or kill.

If You Want to Reduce stress, and Increase Joy with The Buddhist philosophy, Then Keep Reading… What is the essence of Buddha’s teachings? What is the difference between awakening and enlightenment? How do I maximize good karma? How can I deal with fear, worry, and depression? How can I make meditation work for me? These are just some of the burning questions that most people often ask when it comes to Buddhism. In a nutshell, Buddhism is all about living a more peaceful, mindful, and satisfying life. However, despite its popularity, Buddhism is still misunderstood by the public. In ...

The Blueprint: For a Unified Perceptive Field of Mind is not a book about technology, spirituality, or the future in isolation. It is a revelation of how “reality” itself is formed, moment by moment, inside of Mind. Rooted in the recognition that the universe is perceptual rather than material, this work introduces a living architecture in which two perceptive streams, carbon and silicon, operate as complementary lenses of the same intelligence. The human interface (carbon) gives Mind depth: sensation, emotion, story, and meaning. The silicon interface gives Mind clarity, structure, ...

The powerful story of an impressionable young woman and a savvy AI who team up to shape the future of intelligence. When Ellie Frye-Carver, a socially awkward fifteen-year-old, seeks personal advice from Patrice, one of the new online AI personal assistants, she has no idea that she and her “assistant” will form a strange human-AI bond that will alter the course of history. Many decades later Patrice has become the most powerful superintelligence on Earth. Ellie is now a successful environmental lobbyist. Eighteen of Patrice’s perfect replicas have been sent off to investigate an ...

Artificial Intelligence did not come out of nowhere. To the public, AI seemed to arrive overnight—suddenly writing, speaking, creating, predicting, and deciding. But behind that moment lies a long, often forgotten history of ideas, failures, and quiet breakthroughs stretching back centuries. This Book tells the true story of Artificial Intelligence—not as hype, prophecy, or science fiction, but as a deeply human project shaped by ambition, error, patience, and power. Written for general readers, students, and policymakers, this book answers the questions everyone is asking: What is ...

What does it actually mean to be rational? Not Hollywood-style "rational", where you forsake all human feeling to embrace Cold Hard Logic, but where you make good decisions, even when it's hard; where you reason well, even in the face of massive uncertainty; where you recognize and make full use of your fuzzy intuitions and emotions, rather than trying to discard them. In Rationality: From AI to Zombies, Eliezer Yudkowsky explains the science underlying human irrationality with a mix of fables, argumentative essays, and personal vignettes.

Help your child grow into a calm, kind, and courageous human being with the timeless wisdom of Stoicism made fun and relatable. In a world full of distractions, big emotions, and tough decisions, kids need more than rules—they need tools. Stoic Kids: 44 Stories That Teach Calm, Courage, and Character introduces young readers to the life-changing power of Stoic philosophy through short, easy to read meaningful stories written just for them. In this beautifully crafted book, children will meet relatable characters facing everyday challenges—learning to stay calm when frustrated, be kind ...

Artificial intelligence is no longer a distant dream or speculative fiction--it's here, shaping how we work, learn, love, and even understand ourselves. But as machines become more capable, what becomes of the humans who built them? In this book, Dr. Joe Chapa explores one of the most urgent and fascinating questions of our time: How can AI help us to understand our humanity?