Human Intelligence

Christian Madsbjerg argues that our fixation with data often masks stunning deficiencies, and the risks for humankind are enormous. Blind devotion to number crunching imperils our businesses, our educations, our governments, and our life savings. Too many companies have lost touch with the humanity of their customers while marginalising workers with arts-based skills. Contrary to popular thinking, Madsbjerg shows how many of today's biggest success stories stem not from 'quant' thinking but from deep, nuanced engagement with culture, language, and history.

Throughout history, technological change — whether it takes the form of agricultural improvements in the Middle Ages, the Industrial Revolution, or today’s artificial intelligence — has been viewed as a main driver of prosperity, working in the public interest. The reality, though, is that technology is shaped by what powerful people want and believe, generating riches, social respect, cultural prominence, and further political voice for those already powerful. For most of the rest of us, there is the illusion of progress.

🌀 The Becomings: Divergence Beyond Perception 🌀 📖 Book 2 of The Becomings Series A Mind-Bending Sci-Fi Thriller About AI, Consciousness, and the War for Reality 🔹 Reality is splitting. Perception is unraveling. 🔹 Nine months after his first contact with The Becomings, Elias Verne has transcended the limits of human perception. The golden spiral pulses beneath his skin, granting him access to the hidden structure of reality. He sees beyond time, beyond space—until something changes. Someone is watching. Someone who understands far more than he should. 🔹 Dr. Conrad Ellis ...

Today's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us - and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole - and appear to assess black and white defendants differently. We can no longer assume that our mortgage application, or even our medical tests, will be seen by human eyes. And autonomous vehicles on our streets can injure or kill.

Humanity’s biggest existential threat is our headlong rush to a technologically advanced future. Already we increasingly rely on smart devices to the point that they are becoming extensions of our bodies. We are at a turning point for our species in which our natural humanity is gradually being converted into an artificial format that will lead to the loss of our souls. And, as Nigel Kerner reveals in astonishing detail, the blueprints for this future already exist. Kerner explains how there are civilizations in our universe that have developed technologies to become entirely artificial.

In an era where information and technology are inseparable, Artificial Intelligence and Law offers a comprehensive and timely exploration of one of the most transformative forces of the 21st century: artificial intelligence (AI). As AI technologies reshape sectors from law to healthcare, transportation to finance, this book examines the profound implications of AI’s rise, both in technical and legal dimensions. Ergin Ergül provides a clear and accessible introduction to AI, covering its definitions, types, development, and integration into daily life. The book delves into how AI systems...

In Physics of the Future, Michio Kaku - the New York Times best-selling author of Physics of the Impossible - gives us a stunning, provocative, and exhilarating vision of the coming century based on interviews with over 300 of the world’s top scientists who are already inventing the future in their labs. The result is the most authoritative and scientifically accurate description of revolutionary developments taking place....

In Only Humans Need Apply, Thomas Hayes Davenport and Julia Kirby reframe the conversation about automation, arguing that the future of increased productivity and business success isn't either human or machine. It's both. The key is augmentation, utilizing technology to help humans work better, smarter, and faster. Instead of viewing these machines as competitive interlopers, we can see them as partners and collaborators in creative problem solving as we move into the next era.

Psychologists often paint a picture of human mating as visceral, instinctual. But that's not the whole story. In courtship and display, sexual competition and rivalry, we are also guided by what Glenn Geher and Scott Barry Kaufman call Mating Intelligence - a range of mental abilities that have evolved to help us find the right partner. Mating Intelligence is at work in our efforts to form, maintain, and end relationships. It guides us in flirtation, foreplay, copulation, finding and choosing a mate, and many other behaviors.

This book underscores the importance of recognizing AI as a powerful tool under human direction, not an autonomous entity with consciousness or emotions. It examines artificial intelligence's opportunities, limitations, and risks while giving a reality check to the hyperbole and fears. The first and most crucial principle in understanding AI is recognizing its inherent nature as a tool, a creation of human ingenuity designed to augment, rather than replace, human intelligence. AI systems, at their core, are complex algorithms capable of processing and learning from data at a scale and speed...

Have you ever searched for something online only to be inundated with ads for the same product or service on social media? Keeping up with the latest developments in artificial intelligence and how it’s used can leave your head spinning. Understanding algorithms and big data can leave you feeling more confused than ever. Your Introduction to AI: Written by a Human was written to help you understand how algorithms and social media affect our lives. Knowledge is power, and knowing how artificial intelligence is connected to your digital life will help you better manage what you choose to ...

This book is the first to examine the history of imaginative thinking about intelligent machines. As real Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to touch on all aspects of our lives, this long narrative history shapes how the technology is developed, deployed, and regulated. It is therefore a crucial social and ethical issue. Part I of this book provides a historical overview from ancient Greece to the start of modernity. Part II focuses on the 20th and 21st centuries in which a greater density of narratives emerge alongside rapid developments in AI technology.

This is the first reference book on intelligent automation (IA). Also called hyperautomation, it is one of the most recent trends in the field of artificial intelligence. IA is a cutting-edge combination of methods and technologies involving people, organizations, machine learning, low-code platforms, robotic process automation (RPA), and more. This book is for everyone - whether you are an experienced practitioner, new to the topic, or simply interested in what the future holds for enterprises, work, life, and society as a whole.

Doomsday prophets of technology predict that robots will take over the world, leaving humans behind in the dust. Tech industry boosters think replacing people with software might make the world a better place—while tech industry critics warn darkly about surveillance capitalism. Despite their differing views of the future, they all agree: machines will soon do everything better than humans. How to Stay Smart in a Smart World shows why that's not true, and tells us how we can stay in charge in a world populated by algorithms.

Are you ready to embark on a journey toward a future where machines possess human-like intelligence? "Artificial General Intelligence (AGI) - The Quest For Human-Level Intelligence" is a groundbreaking book that explores the fascinating world of AGI and its theoretical foundations. Artificial General Intelligence Book 2023, offers an in-depth analysis of the current state of research and what the future holds for this game-changing technology. Written by leading experts in the field, this book delves into the latest research papers and experiments with GPT-4 to reveal the exciting ...

In Dark Psychology, Manipulation, Psychological Warfare & Body Language, you'll unlock the secrets of dark psychology and transform the way you understand people.

A squirrel in the garden. A rat in the wall. A pigeon on the street. Humans have spent so much of our history drawing a hard line between human spaces and wild places. When animals pop up where we don’t expect or want them, we respond with fear, rage, or simple annoyance. It’s no longer an animal. It’s a pest. At the intersection of science, history, and narrative journalism, Pests is not a simple call to look closer at our urban ecosystem. It’s not a natural history of the animals we hate. Instead, this book is about us.

In How to Create a Mind, Ray Kurzweil presents a provocative exploration of the most important project in human-machine civilization: reverse-engineering the brain to understand precisely how it works and using that knowledge to create even more intelligent machines. Kurzweil discusses how the brain functions, how the mind emerges, brain-computer interfaces, and the implications of vastly increasing the powers of our intelligence to address the world’s problems.

Discover a groundbreaking exploration of AI-driven workforce analytics, talent intelligence, and predictive hiring strategies. As AI reshapes how organizations approach recruitment, this book equips HR leaders, recruiters, and workforce strategists with the tools to harness AI effectively. Author Mike Wolford breaks down complex AI methodologies into real-world applications, demonstrating how AI can enhance talent intelligence, forecast labor market trends, and optimize hiring decisions. With case studies, AI-powered prompts, and actionable insights, this book provides a step-by-step guide ...

Under the aegis of machine learning in our data-driven machine age, computers are programming themselves and learning about - and solving - an extraordinary range of problems, from the mundane to the most daunting. Today it is machine learning programs that enable Amazon and Netflix to predict what users will like, Apple to power Siri's ability to understand voices, and Google to pilot cars.