Technological World

INSTANT #1 NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER AN NPR BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR “A cri de coeur that takes aim at the tech industry for abandoning its history of helping America and its allies.”—The Wall Street Journal From the Palantir co-founder, one of Time’s 100 Most Influential People of...

A deeply reflective primer on creating meaningful connections, rebuilding abundant communities, and living in a way that engages our full humanity in an age of unprecedented anxiety and loneliness—from the author of The Tech-Wise Family “A unique exploration of tech’s effect on...

The Geek Way reveals a new way to get big things done and shows how to change the way you think about work, teams, projects, and culture, and give you the insight and tools you need to harness our human superpowers of learning and cooperation. "A handbook for disruptors." —Eric Schmidt What is...

In the past, great powers competed for territories, maritime routes, or natural resources such as oil, gas, or coal. Wars were fought over the control of mines, wells, and straits, because whoever dominated those resources controlled industry, energy, and, consequently, the destiny of nations. Today, the struggle is waged over something much smaller than a fingernail… but infinitely more powerful: the microchip. These tiny pieces of silicon, imperceptible to the naked eye, concentrate billions of transistors in a microscopic space and are capable of processing colossal amounts of ...

Artificial Intelligence is changing the world. From ChatGPT and self-driving cars to deepfakes, robotics, and advanced algorithms, AI is rapidly transforming how we work, communicate, learn, and live. Some people are excited about the possibilities. Others are concerned about the dangers. Many Christians are asking: What does the Bible say about Artificial Intelligence? Should Christians fear AI? Can AI replace human beings? Is AI connected to Bible prophecy? How can believers navigate this technological revolution faithfully? In Faith in the Age of AI, Pastor John E. Miller provides a ...

Unlock the truth behind the algorithms shaping your world. Intelligent Ignorance: The Promise and Peril of AI is a smart, engaging, and refreshingly human guide to understanding the rise of artificial intelligence—and why it matters more than ever. Whether you’re a tech newbie, a worried parent, a skeptical thinker, or just AI-curious, this book explains everything in plain English—no jargon, no hype. From personalized newsfeeds and voice assistants to self-driving cars and algorithmic bias to ChatGPT, deepfakes, and machine learning... Author Miles Kenner breaks it all down with ...

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What if the last free bloc in an Axis-dominated world survived the twentieth century—only to discover that the next contest would not be won by armies, borders, or speeches, but by technology itself? Here’s What Unfolds in This Gripping Sequel to CASCADING DIVERGENCE 2001-2050 Emergence: • A New Century of Rivalry By 2001, the world is divided among three great systems: the Greater European Reich, the Greater Asiatic Imperium, and the Freedom Federation. The founders are gone, but the empires they built have matured, adapted, and learned to make domination look permanent. The Reich ...

Discover the surprising case for how conservatism can help us achieve the epic sci-fi future we were promised. America was once the world’s dream factory. We turned imagination into reality, from curing polio to landing on the Moon to creating the internet. And we were confident that more...

By the year 2094, humanity has won every war it ever waged against itself. Disease, poverty, violence, the slow humiliations of the flesh, all defeated. Not with courage. With a machine, and with a second world raised inside it. Nearly everyone now lives in the Continuum, a civilization of light and consent where cities rearrange to your mood, weather falls only when you approve it, and every citizen wears a flawless second body that never tires, never ages, never fails. Far below, in silent habitation towers, their real bodies rest, breathing on a schedule they did not choose. Two selves ...

He has returned. And this time, there will be no mercy. Eighteen years ago, Robur the Conqueror terrorized the world aboard his aerial ship Albatross, demonstrating technological superiority that rendered all opposition futile. He vanished after that demonstration, believed dead or retired to some remote corner of the world. Now he's back. And he has built something worse. The Terror defies every category. It races across American roads at 150 miles per hour—impossible speed for 1904. It appears as submarine in coastal waters. It transforms into aircraft and flies with maneuverability ...

It took civilization millennia to progress to a technologically advanced society and create AI. It took AI just days to destroy it all. A teenage cellist arrives in Las Vegas for a recital, unaware that his visit coincides with the beginning of society’s collapse. Amidst the turmoil, he meets a captivating girl, but their connection is abruptly severed when she is arrested. He bands together with newfound friends, navigating the treacherous streets of a city at war, risking everything to find her. However, as AI's shadow looms larger over Sin city, the hope of a heroic rescue fades.

Why Planes Crash offers an exciting and compelling look at the critical moments which define an aviation accident, explaining both the how and the why of catastrophic accidents in modern times. From disintegrating airliners to in-flight suicide to maintenance shortcuts, the author looks critically into each factor that might have lead to the crash. Her investigations and deep insight aim to make the listener into a witness to the investigation, and, yet, it is comprehensive enough for anyone with no aviation knowledge to understand.

"Absorbing, stunning, and emotionally rich." --Locus The journey through M. R. Carey's "immersive, impeccably rendered world" (Kirkus) -- a world in which nature has turned against us -- continues in The Trials of Koli, book two of the Rampart Trilogy. The earth wants to swallow us whole... Koli...

Salvation is the first mesmerising space opera in the legendary Salvation Sequence, by Peter F. Hamilton. For fans of Iain M. Banks and James S. A. Corey. ‘A twisty and hugely satisfying SF thriller that opens a portal on a new and exciting series’ – Alastair Reynolds, author of Revelation...

In "The End of Innocence," Ali Muattar invites you on a mesmerizing expedition into the heart of our ever-evolving world. This captivating exploration weaves together profound insights, meticulous research, and deeply personal narratives to unravel the hidden realities that shape our interconnected existence. As the forces of globalization, technological advancements, cultural shifts, and social transformations converge, Muattar guides readers through a thought-provoking journey. With a keen eye, he examines the intricate tapestry of our interconnected lives, challenging preconceptions and ...

The grid is gone. The cold is closing in. And the highway belongs to the fanatics. Hannah escaped the billionaire architect of the apocalypse, but the freezing Rocky Mountains are no place to hide. With former soldier Noah bleeding out from a brutal, infected wound, she must lead their small group across the lethal, snow-choked wasteland of the American Midwest. Their only hope is a rumor: a secure military quarantine zone in Chicago. But the interstates are no longer free. A heavily armed, fanatical survivalist militia known as the Iron Sons has seized the toll roads. Led by a ruthless ...

The wilderness was a test. The city is an execution. After a brutal, blood-soaked trek across the freezing Midwest, Hannah and former soldier Noah Guerra have finally reached the Chicago Quarantine Zone. They came looking for a military sanctuary to save Noah’s young son, Evan. Instead, they walked into a cage. The federal government isn't rescuing survivors; they’ve walled the city off, leaving the starving population to be torn apart by ruthless, heavily armed gangs fighting over ration drops. Trapped in the freezing, gridlocked streets of downtown Chicago, Noah must rely on his urban...

The rise of China's tech companies and intense competition from the sector is just beginning. This will present an ongoing management and strategy challenge for companies for many years to come. Tech Titans of China is the go-to-guide for companies (and those interested in competition from China) seeking to understand China's grand tech ambitions, who the players are, and what their strategy is. Fannin, an expert on China, is an internationally recognized journalist, author, and speaker. In this book, she provides listeners with the ammunition they need to prepare and compete.

The world has never been so unstable. Now, more than ever, we need to understand our history, learn from our mistakes, and embrace science and technology as we push into the future. In his debut book, New Thinking: The Technology and Science That Transformed Our World, Dagogo Altraide of YouTube's ColdFusion breaks down the history of gamechanger breakthroughs in the world of science and technology that have shaped our modern world and will impact the future.