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A daring and intimate exploration of how genetics complicates our ideas about blame, punishment, and moral responsibility, from acclaimed psychologist and author of The Genetic Lottery Kathryn Paige Harden. “An extraordinary book, the very best of science writing, because it is about not just...

An anomaly in the data. A signal that should not exist. And 1,396 objects in orbit above every major city on Earth. When radio astronomer Dr. Naomi Chen detects an impossible pattern buried in satellite carrier signals, she uncovers a truth that will shatter every assumption humanity holds about its place in the universe: we have been watched. For thirty-four years, an alien intelligence has been conducting the most comprehensive surveillance operation in history, mapping not just our technology and communications, but the collective patterns of human thought itself. As governments fracture...

How Silicon Valley’s heartless, baseless, and foolish obsessions—with escaping death, building AI tyrants, and creating limitless growth—pervert public discourse and distract us from real social problems Tech billionaires have decided that they should determine our futures for us...

Every sign points to a collapsing worldwide population by the end of this century. In his new book Dennis Marx uses statistical and evolutionary analysis to show… That the population explosion of the 20th century has turned into the population implosion of the 21st century That worldwide human fertility is falling Humans are currently evolving exponentially faster than at any time in the past How these new trends will effect business, politics and culture. How business and investment practices can best take advantage of these trends. By examining the demographic details across the globe, ...

Lawyers. Accountants. Software Engineers. That what Mom and Dad encouraged us to become. They were wrong. Gone is the age of "left-brain" dominance. The future belongs to a different kind of person with a different kind of mind: designers, inventors, teachers, storytellers - creative and emphatic "right-brain" thinkers whose abilities mark the fault line between who gets ahead and who doesn't.

A "fascinating book" that will revolutionize our understanding of the brain and the future of AI (Financial Times) For all of neuroscience's advances, we've made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? Jeff Hawkins and his team discovered...

New York Times bestselling author Newt Gingrich explores the lasting impact of the 2020 election on the lives of American citizens today. The election will be a decisive choice for America, especially as we emerge from the coronavirus crisis. Will the American people choose four more years of...

The advanced capitalist democracies of the 21st century are the richest, freest, healthiest, best educated, and best governed societies in history. Why then does it seem like everything is falling apart? Economic stagnation is spreading, class divisions are deepening, birth rates are collapsing...

La inteligencia artificial está cambiando el trabajo de todos. Quedarse al margen ya no es una opción. Ryan Roslansky y Aneesh Raman te muestran cómo enfrentar este momento con claridad y confianza. Open to Work es una obra indispensable para entender cómo la inteligencia artificial está transformando el mundo laboral y qué podemos hacer para seguir siendo relevantes en medio de tal cambio. La IA modificará los empleos actuales, pero también abrirá nuevas oportunidades para quienes sepan combinar tecnología con capacidades exclusivamente humanas.

"The most important book on AI this year." --The Guardian "Mr. Russell's exciting book goes deep, while sparkling with dry witticisms." --The Wall Street Journal "The most important book I have read in quite some time" (Daniel Kahneman); "A must-read" (Max Tegmark); "The book we've all been...

Master the future of computing on your daily commute by decoding mind-bending quantum mechanics into simple science. Explore the urgent technological shifts transforming cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and global industry. This engaging audio experience translates abstract engineering...

The Malays as an ethnic group has been defined on the basis of both legal-constitutional and historical-cultural factors. While it is difficult to speculate or visualise correctly the future of any country or people, it is possible to provide a general outline of the trends of the past and present, and probably attempt to at least indicate what should be avoided and promoted to ensure a better future. This is what Dr Syed Husin Ali attempts in this book. In nine chapters, he discusses the Malays and their origin, history, religion, economy, politics and development up to the present day. He...

Unleash Your Inner Genius with Leonardo’s Method What if you could think like Leonardo da Vinci and apply his timeless principles to innovation, creativity, and success in today’s fast-paced world? This book reveals how the greatest Renaissance mind mastered problem-solving, cross-disciplinary thinking, and visionary leadership — and how you can use the same techniques to transform your personal and professional life. Inside this book, you will discover how to: Unlock Renaissance Thinking — learn how Leonardo combined art, science, and philosophy to generate groundbreaking ideas. ...

The Problem with Solutions combines an analysis of the rise of tech company solution culture with findings from actual research on the sector's ill-informed attempts to address the problems of food and agriculture.

Why Boys Don’t Listen to Their Mothers reveals eye-opening principles and techniques designed to train adults on the best ways to manage, guide, and treat boys with behavioral problems. It does not disappoint as the content is filled with step-by-step instructions, stories, examples, and scenarios to help you get the results you’ve been searching for.

When you have a great opportunity or face a challenging threat, Create the Future (CTF) gives you the tools you and your leadership team will use for making critical decisions without a hefty price tag. Rick Williams has been a management consultant, company founder, and CEO. He has worked with large international companies, nonprofits, early-stage growth companies, and large government agencies. Drawing on his broad expertise and first-hand observations of top executives in action, Create the Future is the essential guidebook for leaders when they must make difficult decisions.

Unlock the world of Artificial Intelligence—even if you’ve never written a line of code or opened a tech book before. AI for Beginners: The Ultimate Roadmap is your easy, friendly, and complete guide to understanding AI without confusion or overwhelm.

As one of the world's leading scientists examining how our DNA shapes differences in temperament, temptation and behaviour, Harden has seen first-hand how we - in public and in our most private relationships - continue to struggle with the ancient tensions between nature and nurture, freedom and...

“This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians’ pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters.” —New York Times Book Review (Editor's Choice) Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our bodies—our capabilities...

Your Degree Used to Guarantee a Career. Now AI Can Do Entry-Level Work in Accounting, Law, Marketing, Coding, and Design. So What's the Point of Your Education? Every campus is changing. AI writes papers. It generates code. It designs graphics, analyzes data, and drafts legal briefs. The entry-level jobs your degree was supposed to unlock? Machines do them faster, cheaper, and without needing a diploma. Here's what nobody in your career center wants to say out loud: the credential-only graduate is becoming obsolete. You will never out-write ChatGPT. You will never out-code GitHub Copilot. ...