Future Theory

Dive into the mesmerizing world of "Trout Theory: A Deep Dive into Consciousness Time Travel"—a groundbreaking journey that blends science, philosophy, and speculative fiction to challenge our very understanding of time. This book invites you to explore the tantalizing possibility that time isn’t a rigid, linear path but a flowing river that our consciousness can navigate like a trout swimming against the current. From ancient philosophical insights and mythological cycles to modern breakthroughs in neuroscience and quantum theory, each chapter unravels a different facet of time travel....

It’s evident that policing is a problem. But what is the way best forward? In Beyond Policing, distinguished scholar and writer Philip V. McHarris reimagines the world without police to find answers and reveal how we can make police departments obsolete. Beyond Policing tackles thorny issues with evidence, including data and personal stories, to uncover the weight of policing on people and communities and the patterns that prove police reform only leads to more policing.

In Digitally Curious, futurist, speaker, and technology trends expert Andrew Grill delivers an easy-to-follow and incisive discussion of current and future technologies, as well as how leading companies are deploying them. The author examines critical business concepts, like the future of work, from a technical and human-centric point of view and how Artificial Intelligence will impact us at work and in society. He includes a broad range of relevant technologies and platforms, offering examples that will be immediately relevant to any industry and business.

In Robotaxi Revolution, Dr. Samuel Xiangming Li explores the transformative impact of autonomous taxis on the future of transportation and society. These self-driving vehicles, powered by cutting-edge AI and advanced sensor technologies, are set to redefine personal mobility, disrupt the auto industry, and reshape urban infrastructure. From ride-hailing services to the decline of car ownership, robotaxis promise to bring greater convenience, reduced emissions, and safer roads.

Ragnarok. A prophesied end or a new beginning? Mathias and Odin are marooned on the wasteland of Hel, trying to find a way back to Asr-Gawa. Escaping deadly drones and finding strangely familiar structures left behind decades ago, they finally embark on a journey through the deep, planet-wide turbulent Asurian ocean that no one has conquered. What they find living under the surface of the stormy sea is jaw-dropping, and their chances of ever returning to Asr-Gawa seem slimmer than ever. The prospect of saving Earth was already very dim. Meanwhile, a civil war is raging in the Land of the ...

Have you ever yearned to rewind the clock, to fix a past mistake or relive a perfect moment? This profound desire is a universal human instinct, but what if it were more than just a dream? The Time Traveler's Handbook is a deep and practical investigation into one of humanity's oldest and most defining obsessions: the quest to control time itself. This journey takes you from the fantastical machines of science fiction to the stunning realities of theoretical physics. Learn how Albert Einstein's revolutionary theories first cracked the door to real possibility, and explore the speculative ...

Adversarial Minds provides a thorough analysis of the interplay between society and AI, being one of those current events books that will help you keep up with the increasing complexity of our world while trying to provide a useful guide map to what our future holds. Debut author and computer scientist Nate Myers insightfully tackles the main debate over artificial intelligence in his AI book, familiarizing the listener with basic terminology and key concepts in a friendly and compelling manner.

First identified by journalist Jeff Howe in a June 2006 Wired article, “crowdsourcing” describes the process by which the power of the many can be leveraged to accomplish feats that were once the province of the specialized few. Howe reveals that the crowd is more than wise - it’s talented, creative, and stunningly productive. Crowdsourcing activates the transformative power of today’s technology, liberating the latent potential within us all. It’s a perfect meritocracy, where age, gender, race, education, and job history no longer matter.

Major disruptive changes are coming to the future of finance. Trends and technologies in place before the COVID-19 pandemic have been accelerated. Modern monetary theory, rising debt levels, overburdened entitlements, blockchain, and quantum computing will push the world of finance to its limits. In The Future of Finance After COVID, the top-ranked economist and futurist Jason Schenker shares his visions for the financial future ahead. The book includes a discussion of what comes after the #COVID19 pandemic, shutdown, and #recession, including . - The key levers of FinTech. - Monetary ...

Leadership is evolving. Have you future-proofed your career? AI isn’t coming—it's already here, reshaping leadership, decision-making, and success. The leaders who embrace AI-first strategies will thrive. The ones who don’t? They’ll be left behind. In The Leadership Playbook, Revisited, award-winning executive strategist Keryn Gold, PhD, MBA, delivers an actionable, high-impact, no-nonsense guide for executives and professionals ready to lead smarter, faster, and more effectively in the AI era. You’ll learn: How AI is transforming leadership—and what great AI-first leaders do differently.

Are you tired of feeling misunderstood? Of seeing things coming but not being believed? Of being told you care too much? If you answered “yes,” you're not alone. In a world that elevates loud voices and three word chants, it can feel like your deep empathy and perception hold you back. But what if these qualities are your greatest strengths—and what if AI can help you harness them to bring your dreams to life?

This book will give you, the player, the tools to iterate on the beautiful game of civilization you find yourself in. Discover how civilization became the human-aligned superintelligence it is today. To defend this process into the future, we need to avoid two existential traps; dangers arising from uncontrolled technologies but also dangers arising from control.

Imagine it is now 2025 and that years earlier, in the wake of the world financial crisis of 2008, a new post-capitalist society had been born. In this ingenious book, world-famous economist Yanis Varoufakis draws on the greatest thinkers in European culture from Plato to Marx to offer us a dramatic and tantalising glimpse of this brave new world, where the principles of democracy, equality and justice are truly served.

This audiobook was born from the idea to create a crash course that could help a beginner avoid common mistakes and get the foot on the market without falling. It is not a secret that the best investors apply different techniques than those who are struggling. The aim of the audiobook is to spread the right information and to give a proper overview of what works and what does not work when investing in the stock market.

A personal and urgent examination of Fascism in the 20th century and how its legacy shapes today’s world, written by one of America’s most admired public servants, the first woman to serve as US secretary of state. A Fascist, observes Madeleine Albright, 'is someone who claims to speak for a whole nation or group, is utterly unconcerned with the rights of others, and is willing to use violence and whatever other means are necessary to achieve the goals he or she might have.'

Discover how artificial intelligence is transforming the future of patient care, diagnostics, and clinical decision-making. Are you a healthcare professional, entrepreneur, or policy leader trying to keep up with the AI revolution? This groundbreaking audiobook is your essential guide to understanding how AI is disrupting the healthcare industry, reshaping everything from early disease detection to hospital workflows, drug discovery, and personalized medicine.

Curious about AI but unsure where to start? AI for Beginners Made Simple breaks down complex concepts into clear, practical insights—no tech background required! Discover how AI can enhance your career, automate tasks, and open new opportunities with easy-to-follow explanations, real-world applications, and hands-on projects. Learn AI basics, navigate ethical concerns, and access free resources—all without the jargon overload.

Imagine a robotic stuffed animal that can read and respond to a child's emotional state or a commercial that can change based on a customer's facial expression. Heart of the Machine explores the next giant step in the relationship between humans and technology: the ability of computers to recognize, respond to, and even replicate emotions. Computers have long been integral to our lives, and their advances continue at an exponential rate.

The traditional office was probably doomed anyway. Then a global shutdown changed everything we thought we knew about work, including where and when it needed to take place. Automation and the Fourth Industrial Revolution have accelerated, and perhaps as much as one third of the world’s permanent workforce will soon become remote. In The Nowhere Office, Julia Hobsbawm offers a strategic and practical guide to navigating this pivotal moment in the history of work and provides lessons for how both employees and employers can adapt.

Parenting for a Digital Future moves beyond the panicky headlines to offer a deeply researched exploration of what it means to parent in a period of significant social and technological change.