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On balance, will AI help humanity or harm it? AI could revolutionize science, medicine, and technology, and deliver us a world of abundance and better health. Or it could be a disaster, leading to the downfall of democracy, or even our extinction. In Taming Silicon Valley, Gary Marcus, one of the most trusted voices in AI, explains that we still have a choice. And that the decisions we make now about AI will shape our next century.

The metaverse. That term elicits a wide range of ideas and opinions. For many, it represents the next evolutionary phase of the internet—a fully immersive, digital universe where people can interact, work, and play in virtual environments. For others, it's yet another overhyped technology. So what is it, exactly? And what will its impact be?

In Hacking Humanity, technology journalist Lara Lewington takes us to the cutting edge of scientific research to demystify how new innovations are transforming medicine for the better. Drawing us into the science behind the world’s healthiest people from Silicon Valley to the Blue Zones while experimenting with the new technology already available, she examines the real challenges ahead and how we can overcome them.

An indulgent journey through time, The History of Visual Communications Through My Lens blends the sweeping arc of innovation with the author's own firsthand experiences. From military communications to boardrooms and broadcast studios, this narrative captures not just the technologies that transformed how we connect—but also the personal encounters, stories, and milestones that bring that history to life. Along the way, it introduces the visionary figures—past and present—who didn’t just witness history, but foresaw it, shaped it, and made it happen.

This book presents a timely and significant addition to the ongoing discourse around the ethical implications of AI in general, as well as the new and disruptive AI technologies, such as generative AI platforms like ChatGPT.

Um estudo definitivo sobre o vício comportamental, um problema a que todos nós estamos sujeitos em razão das irresistíveis tecnologias digitais do mundo de hoje. Somos obcecados com nossos e-mails e redes sociais, e passamos horas usando nossos smartphones. Neste livro revolucionário, o professor de psicologia e marketing Adam Alter analisa o crescimento do vício comportamental, e explica por que a maioria dos produtos de hoje é irresistível.

Are you experiencing difficulties in the male-dominated workplace? Are you barely surviving in this environment? You feel like you don’t belong in that place, or that you need to be rescued. Guess what? You are not alone. Ivannia Martínez brings you a different book. Her stories of how she navigated her career in a world that often ignores women and doesn’t like when they are assertive will help you learn practical tools to thrive in your career and achieve more confidence and greatness. Some of the main topics we will explore and learn about are: Methods to explain who you are, what ...

What if every smiley face is a return to ancient storytelling? From “I ❤️ U” to a string of mysterious symbols that mean everything—or nothing—Emoji: The New Hieroglyphics? is JD Arden’s playful, sharp-eyed investigation of how tiny images have taken over the world’s biggest conversations. Are emojis the next step in language, or are we all just fooling ourselves with digital doodles? Arden travels from the caves of early humans to the touchscreens of Gen Z, decoding the power, pitfalls, and absurdities of this global, pictorial code. Along the way, you’ll discover: Why ...

Síndrome del yo digital explora en profundidad cómo la multiplicidad de identidades fragmentadas que las personas manejan en el entorno digital actual puede desgastar su salud mental y emocional. Este libro ofrece un análisis riguroso y accesible sobre las causas, consecuencias y posibles estrategias para enfrentar este fenómeno emergente en la era hiperconectada. A través de una mirada interdisciplinaria, combina neurociencia, psicología, sociología y testimonios reales para brindar una comprensión integral que ayuda al lector a reconocer, evaluar y gestionar la fatiga del yo ...