Future Theory

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.

It is worse, much worse, than you think. The slowness of climate change is a fairy tale, perhaps as pernicious as the one that says it isn't happening at all, and if your anxiety about it is dominated by fears of sea-level rise, you are barely scratching the surface of what terrors are possible, even within the lifetime of a teenager today.

Revolutionary Wealth is about how tomorrow's wealth will be created, and who will get it and how. But twenty-first-century wealth, according to the Tofflers, is not just about money, and cannot be understood in terms of industrial-age economics.

For thousands of years, customers have been individual humans, families or organizations. But soon, generative AI enabled software and hardware machines will start to act as customers. First they will shop for us, later they will act for themselves. You can’t take them to dinner, and they won’t fall for your slogans, but they might help grow your market – if you know how. Companies are already being called on the phone by software that sounds like a person. Cars will buy their own fuel and tires. That smart speaker in every home can become the housekeeper and shopper for the family it serves.

Google is God dives deep into the policies and practices of Google. It highlights the many ways in which Google aims to be a God -like presence in the world. The book meticulously analyzes Google media to show how Google manipulates the minds of people through exploiting our deepest psychological desires and deficiencies in order to make itself the most powerful tech company in the world. Google is God uncovers how Google utilizes the discoveries of Freudian and Lacanian psychoanalysis to prey upon unsuspecting people in the same way Christianity did centuries earlier, thereby making itself...

Future of AI Job Loss and Work: How to Thrive in the Age of AI is your brief and concise practical guide for upskilling and thriving in the future of work where AI plays a pivotal role. You will gain valuable insights from leading perspectives on how AI is transforming various industries and what this means for your career trajectory.- How Automation Impacts Wellbeing- The AI Job Apocalypse: Hype or Reality?- Our unique Human Advantage- A Roadmap to the Future of Work- How to Upskill and Thrive in the Age of AI

Combining the deft social analysis of Where Good Ideas Come From with the optimistic arguments of Everything Bad Is Good for You, New York Times best-selling author Steven Johnson's Future Perfect makes the case that a new model of political change is on the rise, transforming everything from local governments to classrooms, from protest movements to health care. Johnson paints a compelling portrait of this new political worldview.

When Iranians overthrew their monarchy, rejecting a pro-Western shah in favor of an Islamic regime, many observers predicted that revolutionary turmoil would paralyze the country for decades to come. Yet 40 years after the 1978-79 revolution, Iran has emerged as a critical player in the Middle East and the wider world, as demonstrated in part by the 2015 international nuclear agreement. In Iran Rising, renowned Iran specialist Amin Saikal describes how the country has managed to survive despite ongoing domestic struggles, Western sanctions, and other serious challenges.

Kissinger's six leaders are Konrad Adenauer, Charles de Gaulle, Richard Nixon, Anwar Sadat, Lee Kuan Yew and Margaret Thatcher. All of them were formed in a period when established institutions collapsed all over Europe, colonial structures gave way to independent states in Asia and Africa, and a new international order had to be created from the vestiges of the old.

Creating superior intelligence would be the biggest event in human history. Unfortunately, according to the world's pre-eminent AI expert, it could also be the last. In this groundbreaking book on the biggest question facing humanity, Stuart Russell explains why he has come to consider his own discipline an existential threat to his own species, and lays out how we can change course before it's too late. There is no one better placed to assess the promise and perils of the dominant technology of the future than Russell, who has spent decades at the forefront of AI research.

Your job won’t survive the AI revolution. But you can. This audiobook is your wake-up call. In The AI Job Shock, Lucas Everett reveals the cold truth behind the rise of artificial intelligence—and how it's already replacing millions of jobs. But all hope isn’t lost. With the right skills, mindset, and strategy, you can beat the bots and stay ahead.

AI: A phrase that intrigues some, confuses many, and brings fear to others. Whether you're a teacher looking to stay ahead or a parent curious about AI's impact on your child's education, you have questions. Can AI enhance teaching without overwhelming you? Can it tailor learning experiences? Can it be ethical and protect student data? If these concerns resonate, you've found the right book.

If you can't trust those in charge, who can you trust? From government to business, banks to media, trust in institutions is at an all-time low, leading to a worldwide upsurge of anti-establishment movements. But this isn't the age of distrust - far from it. In this revolutionary book, world-renowned trust expert Rachel Botsman reveals that we are at the tipping point of one of the biggest social transformations in human history. Millions exchange cryptocurrency online, or get in the cars of unknown Uber drivers. This is the age of distributed trust.

In an unparalleled collaboration, two leading global thinkers in technology and foreign affairs give us their widely anticipated, transformational vision of the future: a world where everyone is connected - a world full of challenges and benefits that are ours to meet and to harness. Eric Schmidt is one of Silicon Valley’s great leaders, having taken Google from a small startup to one of the world’s most influential companies. Jared Cohen is the director of Google Ideas and a former adviser to secretaries of state Condoleezza Rice and Hillary Clinton.

Are you curious about how AI is transforming the world around you? The Complete Beginner's Guide to AI breaks down complex topics into easy-to-understand language. This book is designed to make the fascinating world of AI accessible and relatable to everyone, regardless of your technical expertise. Learn what AI is and how it has evolved with terms and concepts explained in plain, everyday language. Discover the AI technologies already woven into your daily life, sometimes in unexpected places. Explore AI's profound impact on various industries.

Tired of hearing about AI like it’s some mysterious force only tech wizards understand? Same. This book skips the hype and breaks down how AI can seriously upgrade your life, whether you're managing your day, building your career, or just trying to keep up with this wild, fast-changing world.

Renowned astrophysicist, Dr. Noel Clay, has an impossible dilemma. He is faced with putting his reputation at risk by announcing something that will make him the laughing stock of the scientific community. He invites an eclectic mix of scientists, theologians, and world celebrities to a secret destination to try and explain what it is he has learned. Not knowing what to expect and fearing the worst, he decides to declare his intentions even though he knows the outcome will ruin everything he has stood for throughout his life.

Feel overwhelmed by Artificial Intelligence (AI)? Turn fear into fascination with this guide.

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.

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....