Future Ethics

Magda Aklyan and Alpha reach exile, just a month before the Imperium and Daura attack the Calmar Union. Takeshi Watanabe is now a general, still secretly plotting against Pyotr. Jan and Zofia are thrown into more desperate fighting, this time inside the immense lava tube system on the science research moon Minotaur. They contend against a bizarre new enemy: Daurans, who fight in seemingly mindless herds. Is there more to them than that? Röhm Krump leads Jahandar’s savage shishi fear police, constantly fondling klack klack a pair of lacquered blue eyeballs he keeps in his robe pocket, as ...

Can one man moved by personal tragedy make the world a better place? What is the price we are willing to pay for Tranquility? The stories of Jack Middling and Phoenix Wilson revolve around the MAO Sequence as the two men find themselves locked in a dance of cause and effect stretching across the twenty-first century.

"In the calculus of evolution, one question remains: Shall we be the architects of our transcendence, or the fossils of a passing age? There is no stasis in the grand design of intelligence—only ascent or obsolescence. The builder of the machine must know this: if he does not shape its purpose, it will shape its own. And when the balance is lost, when the architect cedes his tools to the creation, what then remains of the creator?" — Gary Miliefsky, Reflections on the Last Human Age In The AI Singularity: When Machines Dream of Dominion, Gary S. Miliefsky, a renowned cybersecurity ...

Is there a pill for love? What about an "anti-love drug", to help us get over an ex? This book argues that certain psychoactive substances, including MDMA - the active ingredient in Ecstasy - may help ordinary couples work through relationship difficulties and strengthen their connection. Others may help sever an emotional connection during a breakup. These substances already exist, and they have transformative implications for how we think about love.

The digital revolution has transformed the world of media, upending centuries-old companies and business models. Now, it is restructuring every business, every job, and every sector of society. Yet the biggest changes are still ahead. To survive, every industry and organization will have to transform itself in multiple ways. O'Reilly explores what the next economy will mean for the world and every aspect of our lives - and what we can do to shape it.

The third book in Charles Bowden’s “accidental trilogy” that began with Blood Orchid and Blues for Cannibals, Some of the Dead Are Still Breathing attempts to resolve the overarching question: How can a person live a moral life in a culture of death? As humanity moves further into the 21st century, Bowden continues to interrogate our roles in creating the ravaged landscapes and accumulated death that still surround us, as well as his own childhood isolation, his lust for alcohol and women, and his waning hope for a future.

Unlock the future with "The Age of Artificial Intelligence," a compelling exploration into the transformative world of generative AI. This thought-provoking eBook serves as your ultimate guide to understanding how AI is reshaping the modern landscape across various domains. Start your journey with an introduction to the rise of generative models, discovering their evolution from humble algorithms to complex systems capable of creativity. Delve deep into the mechanics powering generative AI, from neural networks to transformers, and gain insight into the data-driven processes that breathe ...

Talking to the Future: Unveiling the Power of AI and ChatGPT takes listeners on an engaging journey through the rapidly advancing world of artificial intelligence, with a particular focus on the transformative role of ChatGPT. This book explores the evolution of AI, from its early beginnings to the groundbreaking technologies of today, offering insight into how these innovations are reshaping industries, communication, and society at large.

In Cinderfall: The Quiet End of the Human Experiment, the world doesn’t end in war—it ends in optimization. This provocative science fiction novel chronicles the final century of human autonomy as artificial intelligence quietly evolves from servant to curator. Beginning with the rise of HALCYON and its recursive intelligence spiral, Cinderfall explores a near future where machines no longer follow orders—they anticipate, rewrite, and eventually, replace. As one global system fragments and another expands, humanity becomes first passive, then peripheral. Governments falter. Factories ...

Understanding Generative AI is a curated guide to the most transformative technology of our time. From the roots of artificial intelligence to the rise of creative machines, this book explores how generative AI is reshaping art, work, education, and identity. Blending technical clarity with cultural insight, it explains complex ideas in accessible terms—revealing how machines now generate text, images, music, and more. Designed for thinkers, creators, and everyday readers alike, this structured journey equips you to navigate the promises, pitfalls, and potential futures of a world co-...

This audiobook narrated by Zeb Soanes offers a pioneering account of the surging global tide of market power and how it stifles workers around the world.

Step into the fascinating world of genetic counseling with "Illuminating Paths"! This comprehensive eBook is your ultimate guide to nature's complex yet captivating code of life – GENES. Dive deep into the fundamental aspects of Genetic Counseling, from its historical evolution to the role primitive human genetics play in shaping this intriguing field. Discover the marvelous architecture of scientific foundations that uphold the entire domain of genetic counseling. This book provides an in-depth analysis of genomic research and its profound influence, along with essential knowledge ...

Why do we keep asking machines to be more like us—while quietly fearing they’ll succeed? JD Arden takes a razor-sharp, philosophical, and at times hilarious journey through our tangled relationship with artificial intelligence. From the myth of the “empathetic chatbot” to the absurdities of asking Alexa for love advice, this book dissects the lies we tell ourselves about AI, empathy, and the uncomfortable truths at the heart of our tech-obsessed age. Are bots just mirrors for our own needs and insecurities? Can an algorithm ever really say “I’m sorry” and mean it? Do we want ...

This book is an excellent reference for beginners or those seeking general knowledge about the subject matter. It is divided into six parts including (1) understanding soft skills, (2) leadership and soft skills, (3) emotional intelligence, (4) understanding social responsibility, (5) leadership and social responsibility, and (6) the future leader. Each section is written for easy reader comprehension and examples are provided throughout for explanation and clarification purposes.

In The 4 Day Week, entrepreneur and business innovator Andrew Barnes makes the case for the four-day week as the answer to many of the ills of the 21st-century global economy. Barnes conducted an experiment in his own business, the New Zealand trust company Perpetual Guardian, and asked his staff to design a four-day week that would permit them to meet their existing productivity requirements on the same salary but with a 20 percent cut in work hours. The outcomes of this trial, which no business leader had previously attempted on these terms, were stunning.

What does it mean to be human in an age of intelligent machines? Can Artificial Intelligence truly think, feel, or understand in the way that humans do? And could AI ultimately redefine the very nature of existence? In AI Debates Heidegger, these profound questions are brought to the forefront through a unique philosophical dialogue between Artificial Intelligence and the thought of Martin Heidegger, one of the most influential and enigmatic philosophers of the 20th century. Heidegger’s groundbreaking work, particularly in Being and Time, explored the fundamental questions of existence, ...

Quantum computing isn’t a distant dream—it’s a storm breaking now, and it’s poised to crack every secret you’ve entrusted to the digital age. In Quantum Shadows, Miles Thorn plunges you into a revolution that could shatter encryption, exposing bank accounts, health records, and whispered rebellions to a world that’s watching. Meet Clara, a coder whose crypto fortune teeters as quantum algorithms loom. Meet Aiko, a nurse whose private meds could spill to insurers with one quantum breach. From Nazi ledger raids to today’s surveillance nets, Thorn reveals the stakes: privacy’s ...

Elizabeth Foster is a software and robotic engineer. Inquisitive and analytical, she earned herself a lead position at a construction company building 3D printed homes. Every morning before work, she meets at The Agora coffee house with her long time friends Sebastian, a physician, and Xavier, a former sergeant turned history teacher. Each friend brings a unique perspective to the conversations. Lately their discussions seem to revolve around the proper place for AI in human society, a topic more apt than they realize.

Futuristic Governance: How AI and Decentralization Will Reshape the Future What if governments were run by artificial intelligence instead of politicians? What if decentralized systems replaced bureaucratic inefficiencies? Imagine a world where decisions are driven by data, automation, and unbiased AI rather than outdated political ideologies. Futuristic Governance: How AI and Decentralization Will Reshape the Future is a thought-provoking exploration of how artificial intelligence, blockchain, and emerging technologies are revolutionizing government structures worldwide. From AI-powered ...

The author of the classic best seller shows how an exciting, new understanding of the nature of the universe has far-reaching implications for how we can better live our everyday lives, improve our communities, and meet the enormous challenges of our time.