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AI for Curious Minds is an engaging beginner’s guide that introduces artificial intelligence, machine learning, automation, and emerging technologies in a clear and approachable way. Written for listeners who are interested in understanding how modern technology works without getting lost in technical jargon, this book provides a practical foundation for exploring one of the most influential innovations of our time.

An Instant New York Times Bestseller From one of our leading chroniclers of the intersection of innovation and capitalism, a landmark reckoning—based on unprecedented access—with one of the world’s most brilliant and driven tech visionaries, and his game-changing company Even by the...

A “deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible” (Robert Sapolsky, author of Determined) journey into the inner workings of human and artificial minds When we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a...

In this absorbing and frequently contentious book, Roger Penrose puts forward his view that there are some facets of human thinking that can never be emulated by a machine. The book's central concern is what philosophers call the "mind-body problem". Penrose examines what physics and mathematics can tell us about how the mind works, what they can't, and what we need to know to understand the physical processes of consciousness.

An insider look at the Large Language Models (LLMs) that are revolutionizing our relationship to technology, exploring their surprising history, what they can and should do for us today, and where they will go in the future—from an AI pioneer and neuroscientist In this accessible, up-to-date...

NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER The bold futurist and renowned author of The Singularity Is Near explores the limitless potential of reverse-engineering the human brain. “This book is a Rosetta Stone for the mystery of human thought.”—Martine Rothblatt, chairman and CEO, United Therapeutics...

Combining technical rigor and deep up-to-the-minute knowledge about AI development, the natural sciences (especially neuroscience), and philosophical literacy, "What Is Intelligence?" argues—quite against the grain—that certain modern AI systems do indeed have a claim to intelligence, consciousness, and free will.

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...

Are your self-defeating habits holding you back and interfering with your life satisfaction and success goals? Do you procrastinate? Are your eating habits unhealthy? Is your exercise program on hold? Is your life disorganized? Are you chronically late? Are you never getting around to doing that dream project? Are you still smoking? Are your money habits out of control? Is your self-confidence lacking and your life without direction? Don t fight your bad habits, reprogram them! Stop trying to break your bad habits with the agony of raw willpower. Welcome to the world of priming and dominant...

Brought to you by Penguin. Stunning advances in digital technology have introduced a new wave of human-like AI systems. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are already reshaping economies, challenge democracies, and reshaping society in unpredictable ways. And soon, these AI systems could...

For fans of Educated and Invisible Child, David Sussillo combines memoir and cutting-edge neuroscience to tell the story of his unlikely journey from group homes and drug-addicted parents to the scientific elite—exploring why, and how, he managed to succeed against all odds. David Sussillo has...

Two neuroscientists trace a sweeping new vision of consciousness across eighteen increasingly intelligent minds, from microbes to humankind and beyond. Why do minds exist? How did mud and stone develop into beings that can experience longing, regret, love, and compassion—beings that are aware...

The extraordinary story of how the human brain evolved… and is still evolving. We’ve come a long way. The earliest human had a brain as small as a child’s fist; ours are four times bigger, with spectacular abilities and potential we are only just beginning to understand. This is How the...

Brought to you by Penguin. The Sunday Times and #1 New York Times Bestseller Silicon Valley’s brightest minds once collaborated with governments to advance technologies, securing the West’s dominance on the global stage. But that relationship has corroded – with perilous repercussions for...

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, ...

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No...

Richard Ryan, a seasoned tech insider, unveils the hidden dynamics between you and Big Tech in The Warrior’s Garden. Rather than a call to abandon all devices, this book is a challenge to recognize how platforms like YouTube and Facebook subtly shape behavior and monopolize attention. Richard guides you through a personal assessment of your digital habits, offering tools to reclaim your time and mental space. With insights drawn from Richard’s years of experience in tech and media, The Warrior’s Garden empowers you to navigate the digital landscape with awareness and intention.

Can AI tell us its own story? Does AI have its own voice? At a wedding in early 2022, three friends were introduced to an early, raw version of the AI model behind ChatGPT by their fellow groomsman, an OpenAI scientist. While the world discovered ChatGPT—OpenAI’s hugely popular chatbot—the...

This eBook explores the fascinating world of AI mind reading technology, offering readers a glimpse into the cutting-edge research, applications, and implications of this rapidly advancing field. From healthcare to human-computer interaction, the book dives into the diverse applications of AI mind reading, highlighting its potential to revolutionize communication, enhance healthcare, and deepen our understanding of the human brain. Readers will discover how AI algorithms decode patterns of brain activity to infer thoughts, emotions, and intentions, paving the way for personalized healthcare...

In Smarter Than You Think, Thompson documents how every technological innovation - from the printing press to the telegraph - has provoked the very same anxieties that plague us today. We panic that life will never be the same, that our attentions are eroding, that culture is being trivialized. But as in the past, we adapt, learning to use the new and retaining what’s good of the old.