Physics Machine

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.

In Your Brain Is a Time Machine, brain researcher and best-selling author Dean Buonomano draws on evolutionary biology, physics, and philosophy to present his influential theory of how we tell and perceive time. The human brain, he argues, is a complex system that not only tells time but creates it; it constructs our sense of chronological flow and enables "mental time travel" - simulations of future and past events.

One hundred years ago, scientists would have said that lasers, televisions, and the atomic bomb were beyond the realm of physical possibility. In Physics of the Impossible, the renowned physicist Michio Kaku explores to what extent the technologies and devices of science fiction that are deemed equally impossible today might well become commonplace in the future.

This book is the first to examine the history of imaginative thinking about intelligent machines. As real Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to touch on all aspects of our lives, this long narrative history shapes how the technology is developed, deployed, and regulated. It is therefore a crucial social and ethical issue. Part I of this book provides a historical overview from ancient Greece to the start of modernity. Part II focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries in which a greater density of narratives emerge alongside rapid developments in AI technology.

Time travel is the most exciting technological development looming in our future. It is also the most misunderstood. Alleged paradoxes as well as strong cultural taboos have kept the subject mostly outside the realm of serious thinking and theorizing, and science-fiction writers have peddled numerous myths and misconceptions. It's such a knotty subject that even physicists have stumbled and gone down blind alleys. This book, by the author of the acclaimed Time Loops, attempts to clear up the misconceptions and bust the myths. Topics include: Time paradoxes Technologies for predicting the ...

Are we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to explain why we may be living inside a simulated reality like the Matrix. The Simulation Hypothesis is the definitive book on simulation theory and is now completely updated to reflect the latest developments in artificial intelligence and virtual reality.

The Nomad is alone. On an endless journey across the stars, hunted by a race of mysterious machines, he must fight to survive. Armed with only his single-manned fighter, the Nomad must scavenge what little can be found in a dead and decaying universe. His equipment steadily breaking down, the Nomad is forced to rely on his ingenuity and piloting skills to keep both himself alive and his ship in the sky. Set amidst the backdrop of an endless, desolate, infinity, the Nomad travels from star to star, planet to planet, searching for salvation. A hard sci-fi survival adventure filled with ...

The Science and Philosophy of Information book series is adapted for general audience from the grand volume titled “The Syntellect Hypothesis: Five Paradigms of the Mind’s Evolution,” a treatise by digital philosopher Alex Vikoulov on the ultimate nature of reality, consciousness, the physics of time, digital physics, philosophy of mind, foundations of quantum physics, the Technological Singularity, transhumanism, the impending phase transition of humanity, the Simulation Hypothesis, economic theory, the extended Gaia theory, transcendental metaphysics and God. In this book two of the...

Introduce young scientists to the basics of pulleys. This nonfiction book introduces listeners to the benefits of these engineering marvels, providing everyday examples of a flagpole, a crane, an elevator, and window blinds. Award-winning author Michael Dahl delivers a fun, fact-filled audiobook for an engaging listen. Includes hands-on experiments!

Learn about how a pulley works! Budding young scientists will love learning about using simple machines in everyday situations. Listeners will be excited to dig in and learn all about simple machines and basic physics concepts.

Welcome to the world of Battle Bots! Do you love robots? Are you fascinated by the thrill of battle? Then you won't want to miss Battle Bots Unleashed, the ultimate guide to one of the most exciting and adrenaline-fueled contests on the planet. From spinning blades to flamethrowers, Battle Bots uses the most advanced technology to push the limits of what is possible in robot design and combat. With this eBook, you'll get an inside look at the past, present, and future of these incredible machines. Starting with a brief history that covers the evolution of Battle Bots from Robot Wars to the ...

Levers are simple machines used to lift, push, and move a load. Learn all about levers.

Marie Curie’s life was a remarkable journey of scientific brilliance, perseverance, and groundbreaking discoveries that forever changed the world. Born in Poland, she overcame immense societal and financial challenges to pursue her passion for science, ultimately becoming the first woman to win a Nobel Prize and the only person to win in two different scientific fields. Her pioneering research on radioactivity—coining the very term—led to the discovery of polonium and radium, elements that revolutionized medicine, energy, and scientific understanding. Curie’s contributions extended ...

This audiobook describes many different kinds, uses, and benefits of wheels and axles. Includes information on gears, sprockets, and cranks.

Skateboards, roller coasters, and playground slides, all of these are ramps. From award-winning author Michael Dahl, this book provides an introduction to one of the most important machines humans rely on. With fun facts, find out how people use ramps every day.

Did you use a scissors today? Then you’ve used wedges! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use wedges.

Did you see a flagpole today? Then you’ve seen a pulley at work! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different uses for pulleys.

Did you put the cap on the toothpaste tube today? Then you’ve used a screw! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use screws.

Did you use a fork today? Then you’ve used a lever! These simple machines are all around. Take a listen and discover 13 different ways we use levers.

Are you a machine-learning enthusiast looking for a practical day-to-day application? Or are you just trying to incorporate machine-learning software in your trading decisions? This audiobook is your answer.