Smart Government

Understanding John Locke is the second book in a series of books on the classical philosophers. Other books in the Smart Student's Guide series are: Understanding Plato: The Socratic Dialogues and the Republic; and Understanding John Stuart Mill: Utilitarianism and On Liberty. The series is designed for beginning and intermediate philosophy students who would like more depth than they would ordinarily get from books that only give outlines of the philosopher's thoughts and theories. At the same time, the books do not delve so deeply and critically into the philosopher's ideas that they ...

The promise of sand-grain-sized sensors was to give our world a nervous system, an invisible mesh of computation woven into the fabric of reality. Forests could report their own fires and bridges could announce their own weaknesses, all through an intelligent mist. Yet, this same microscopic dust, born from military research, carries a darker purpose where the very air becomes the ultimate surveillance network. This is the world of Micro-Electro-Mechanical Systems (MEMS), where the principles of swarm intelligence are applied to machines smaller than a single typed period. We'll follow the ...

President Bill Clinton gives us his views on the challenges facing the United States today and why government matters—presenting his ideas on restoring economic growth, job creation, financial responsibility, resolving the mortgage crisis, and pursuing a strategy to get us "back in the future...

Wall Street legend and bestselling author Jim Rogers offers investing insights and economic, political, and social analysis, drawing on lessons and observations from his lifetime in the markets. Jim Rogers, whose entertaining accounts of his travels around the world--studying the markets from...

With a nation seemingly more divided than ever, many worry that Americans risk losing ground on solving the complex, interrelated problems the country faces - including rising inequality, the specter of climate change, astronomical health care costs, and economic stagnation. The renowned economist Jeffrey D. Sachs offers a practical approach to move America toward a new consensus: sustainable development.

Are you a busy city manager or department head grappling with limited resources and escalating demands? 'Quick-Start AI for City Managers' is your essential, actionable guide to leveraging artificial intelligence for immediate public service improvements. Forget complex theory and jargon – this workbook delivers practical, 'plug-and-play' strategies and templates tailored specifically for small cities. Discover how to identify pain points, implement AI solutions with minimal overhead, and overcome common challenges. From optimizing waste management to enhancing citizen engagement, learn ...

Imagine being hired by someone who says they’re already dead. Deception: A Jack Ludefance Novel, by award-winning author Behcet Kaya, is one of those wild and exciting stories which pulls you in from the very first chapter. It’s a crime thriller filled with twists, danger, and a private investigator who has to race against time to uncover the truth before it’s too late. The story starts when a man named Colonel Westerdam visits PI Jack Ludefance unexpectedly claiming that he’s been poisoned and only has a few days to live. He wants Jack to find out who did it - and to dig into some ...

Bestselling author and economist Jay W. Richards makes the definitive case for how the free market and individual responsibility can save the American Dream in an age of automation and mass disruption. For two and a half centuries, America has been held together by the belief that if you work...

How Are You Going to Pay for That? is filled with engaging discussions and detailed strategies that policymakers and citizens alike can use to assail even the most entrenched lines of neoliberal logic and start to undo these long-held misconceptions. Equal parts economic theory, history, and political polemic, this is an essential roadmap for winning the key battles to come.

Table of Contents: An Overview of Smart Cities The Internet of Things (IoT) Smart Infrastructure Communication Technologies Data Management and Analytics Sustainable Urban Development Citizen Engagement and Smart Governance Challenges and Barriers Future Trends in Smart Cities Case Studies of Successful Smart Cities Conclusion and the Path Forward

You always wanted to know how the blockchain works? You want to find out how tokenization will positively change our world in the future? Learn how smart contracts work, with simple examples on the Ethereum Blockchain. All these topics and much more will be covered in this audiobook. You'll find information on tokenization, blockchain, Bitcoin, Ethereum, mining, impact on businesses, government and society, smart contracts, ICO, STO, and many more topics.

The American Lung Association states that 70% of smokers want to quit smoking, but need help to do so. More work needs to be done by national, state and local governments to advocate and fund tobacco prevention and control programs, raise public awareness, media campaigns, and ongoing community interventions. The intervention strategies and best practices found herein will equip and empower governments to do so. Lessons from Hawaii provide added insight and administrative know-how to handle the nuances of implementation and societal transformation. In 2006 the Hawaii State Legislature ...

Are you a small city leader or public servant daunted by the prospect of Artificial Intelligence? This book is for you. 'The Technologically-Challenged City's AI Handbook' breaks down complex AI and automation concepts into easy-to-understand, actionable steps specifically designed for municipalities with limited technological infrastructure and expertise. Forget tech jargon and overwhelming budgets; this guide offers a practical, phased roadmap for gradual AI adoption, enabling your city to build capacity from the ground up. Learn how to identify tangible benefits, start with low-cost, ...

Why Smart People Make Bad Food Choices explores the hidden influences and mental shortcuts our minds use to process information and how that often leads to unhealthy food choices. Understanding these hidden influences can help us make better decisions. More importantly, we can learn to fear less, and enjoy more, the food we eat.

Camryn Walsh never thought her morning run would end with a corpse. But when she discovers a half-buried body on her favorite secluded trail, she becomes the accidental spark in a global conspiracy she was never meant to see. The victim knew her name. The evidence leads directly back to her. And what she uncovers next turns her from a bystander into the glitch in a billion-dollar system built on secrecy, surveillance, and simulation. Now on the run from an invisible organization that manipulates reality for data, behavior control, and population testing, Camryn must outsmart the people who ...

A mind-bending thriller and pitch-black comedy. "The nightmares are why you keep the gun under your pillow. Everyday you become more accustomed to the lump. You are glad when you survive your sneezes. But one time, a cough destroys the lamp on the nightstand." You are a nobody, just another somebody. So why does an odd stranger approach you one day with a peculiar and ominous message? Is it a misunderstanding? A warning? A dire threat or perverse game? The world seems as normal as ever, so why can't you shake the feeling that you are now locked in a dark countdown to your own horrific doom?

In 2012, journalist Hugo Meunier went undercover as a Walmart employee for three months in St. Leonard, Quebec, just north of Montreal. In great detail, Meunier charts the daily life of an impoverished Walmart worker, referring to his shifts at the box store giant as "somewhere between the army and Walt Disney". Each shift began with a daily chant before bowing to customer demands and the constant pressure to sell.

Secure Your Financial Future by Understanding the Impact of National Debt! As global debt levels continue to soar, understanding the implications of national debt has never been more critical. Navigating the National Debt: Understanding Its Implications and Preparing Your Portfolio for Economic Turbulence is a comprehensive guide that unravels the complexities of national debt and its far-reaching effects on the economy, financial markets, and individual investors. Whether you're an experienced investor, a financial advisor, or someone concerned about economic issues, this book provides ...

Jamie Merisotis, author of the award-winning 2016 book America Needs Talent, argues that people will coexist with smart machines by learning, earning, and serving others over their lifetimes. But Merisotis asserts large-scale change is necessary to develop and hone the knowledge, skills, and abilities that render us uniquely human. These qualities include compassion, critical thinking, ethical reasoning, and interpersonal communication.

In the near future, wars will be fought not over land, but over data. Machines will quickly discover individualized treatments for diseases, and with the help of virtual reality, AI will inspect buildings that have not yet been built. With the rising interest in these technologies by both China and the US, who will emerge as the victor of this technological race? When AI Rules the World is an investigation and call to action into AI technologies for a nation that does not yet comprehend the full gravity of the AI revolution.