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One reporter takes an immersive dive into white supremacy's explosive online presence, exploring the undercurrents of propaganda, racism, misogyny, and history that led us to where we are now. Shocking, humorous, and merciless in equal measure, Culture Warlords explores some of the vilest subcultures on the web - and shows us how we can fight back.

Are you a leader feeling the pressure of the AI revolution but unsure where to begin? You're not alone. Many executives experience a mix of FOMO and uncertainty about artificial intelligence—knowing it's essential but overwhelmed by the complexity and jargon. Now available as an audiobook, this guide is your ultimate roadmap to breaking through those barriers and confidently leveraging AI to fuel your success—all delivered in a clear and engaging narration designed to make learning effortless and enjoyable. This guide breaks down the complexities of AI into bite-sized pieces.

For decades, technology encouraged people to squander their time and intellect as passive consumers. Today, technology has finally caught up with human potential. In Cognitive Surplus, Internet guru Clay Shirky forecasts the thrilling changes we will all enjoy as new digital technology puts our untapped resources of talent and goodwill to use at last.

Becoming an effective IT manager presents a host of challenges - from anticipating emerging technology to managing relationships with vendors, employees, and other managers. A good IT manager must also be a strong business leader. This book invites you to accompany new CIO Jim Barton to better understand the role of IT in your organization. You'll see Jim struggle through a challenging first year, handling (and fumbling) situations that, although fictional, are based on true events.

The ability to effectively communicate with data is no longer a luxury in today’s economy; it is a necessity. Transforming data into visual communication is only one part of the picture. It is equally important to engage your audience with a narrative—to tell a story with the numbers. Effective Data Storytelling will teach you the essential skills necessary to communicate your insights through persuasive and memorable data stories.

This book predicts the decline of today's professions and describes the people and systems that will replace them. In an Internet society, according to Richard Susskind and Daniel Susskind, we will neither need nor want doctors, teachers, accountants, architects, the clergy, consultants, lawyers, and many others to work as they did in the 20th century.

Embark on a comprehensive journey through the foundational principles of information technology with our meticulously crafted guide for the CompTIA IT Fundamentals (ITF+) exam. Designed to cater to IT enthusiasts, students, and professionals aiming to solidify their IT knowledge, this book serves as an indispensable resource for exam preparation and building a robust IT foundation.

This cutting-edge guide not only shows how AI is transforming our careers, lives, businesses, and more, but also provides easy, actionable steps to make AI work for us.

In this updated and expanded edition of Human + Machine—including a new chapter on gen AI—Daugherty and Wilson show that the essence of the AI paradigm shift is the transformation of all business processes within an organization, whether related to breakthrough innovation, everyday customer service, or personal productivity habits. As humans and smart machines collaborate ever more closely, work processes become more fluid and adaptive, enabling companies to change them on the fly—or completely reimagine them.

Weaving insights from philosophy, neuroscience, and history into a rich narrative, The Shallows explains how the internet is rerouting our neural pathways, replacing the subtle mind of the book reader with the distracted mind of the screen watcher. A gripping story of human transformation played out against a backdrop of technological upheaval, The Shallows will forever alter the way we think about media and our minds.

In our rapidly evolving digital age, where reality often intertwines with the virtual, a question emerges: could our very existence be a part of a grander digital construct? "Simulation Theory for Beginners" dives headfirst into this profound question, exploring the enigmatic simulation hypothesis in depth.

Humans have always been good at inventing tools that change the way we live and work—though not always good at adapting to those changes. Consider how the internet has given us instant access to gigabytes of data and yet has made us more distracted. Or how social media has enabled us to be more connected than ever, and yet it can also alienate or isolate us. Will the power of AI create a new era of robotic, impersonal efficiency, or will it catalyze a renaissance, redefining leadership and the world of work?

Unlock the Power of AI to Dominate Social Media and Grow Your Brand. Are you struggling to build an audience, increase engagement, or generate sales through social media? Do you feel overwhelmed by constantly changing algorithms, content trends, and the pressure to stay relevant? What if you could automate and optimize your strategy using Artificial Intelligence (AI)? In Social Media Marketing for Beginners 2025, renowned digital marketing expert Maxwell Cyberstein reveals cutting-edge AI-driven strategies that will transform your online presence.

Dive into the future of passive income with "ChatGPT Side Hustles" by Alec Rowe. This comprehensive guide unveils over 85 innovative side hustle ideas leveraging the power of AI to boost your income, create new cash flows, and secure a competitive edge.

When most of us think about artificial intelligence, our minds go straight to cyborgs, robots, and sci-fi thrillers where machines take over the world. But the truth is that artificial intelligence is already among us. It exists in our smartphones, fitness trackers, and refrigerators that tell us when the milk will expire. In some ways the future people dreamed of at the World's Fair in the 1960s is already here. We're teaching our machines how to think like humans, and they're learning at an incredible rate.

What does it mean to be smart? To be human? What do we really want from life and the intelligence we have, or might create? With deep and exclusive reporting, across hundreds of interviews, New York Times Silicon Valley journalist Cade Metz brings you into the rooms where these questions are being answered. Where an extraordinarily powerful new artificial intelligence has been built into our biggest companies, our social discourse, and our daily lives, with few of us even noticing.

Red Dead Redemption and Red Dead Redemption II, set in 1911 and 1899, are the most-played American history video games since The Oregon Trail. Beloved by millions, they’ve been widely acclaimed for their realism and attention to detail. But how do they fare as re-creations of history? In this engaging audiobook, award-winning American history professor Tore Olsson takes up that question and more.

Audie Award, History/Biography, 2016. On the night of July 20, 1969, our world changed forever when Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin walked on the moon. Based on in-depth interviews with 23 of the 24 moon voyagers, as well as those who struggled to get the program moving, A Man on the Moon conveys every aspect of the Apollo missions with breathtaking immediacy and stunning detail.

Unlock the Secrets of Generative AI: Transform Your Creativity and Career in Just 7 Days! Ready to discover how AI can save you hours of work and transform your career or hobby?

AI is a tool that can innovate and accelerate your business...if you know how to use it. Follow best-selling author and AI Whisperer Severin Sorensen as he equips you with the tools to leverage AI platforms like ChatGPT for business applications, especially for non-technical listeners. This updated 2nd EDITION explores over 50 business use cases and 1,000+ practical chat prompts and instructions to achieve specific business objectives.