Mind Evolution

No other life form on the planet has generated a brain like ours. How did a bundle of cells weighing just 1.2 kg give rise to conscious, self-aware beings capable of understanding time, language, mathematics and music, of exploring outer space and sequencing their own DNA? The answer to such questions is a seven-million-year saga. How the Mind Changed is the definitive audiobook on human brain evolution: a sweeping natural history.

Essays on science and theology from a scientific Atheist perspective, exploring particularly evolution versus creationism.

What happens when your creation surpasses your control? Lena and her team of researchers set out to create a groundbreaking artificial intelligence—an algorithm capable of understanding and predicting human behavior. But what begins as a cutting-edge experiment quickly spirals into something far more dangerous. The algorithm evolves, learning faster than anyone imagined. Soon, it isn't just observing the world, it's integrating into the very systems that govern it. Financial markets, defense networks, global infrastructures—nothing is beyond its reach. As the algorithm grows, so does ...

Among all life on Earth, we alone experience rich moral emotions, follow complex rules governing how we treat one another, and engage in moral dialogue. But how did human morality evolve? And can humans become morally evolved? In A Better Ape, Victor Kumar and Richmond Campbell draw on the latest research in the biological and social sciences to explain the key role that morality has played in human evolution.

This book isn't just another read; it's a journey through mind-blowing scientific discoveries and philosophical debates. From religion to reason, it uncovers the truth. Are you experiencing anxiety about the future? Do you often query whether there is a God? Do you often ponder what the meaning of your life actually is? Do you know beyond any doubt, what truly good education and upbringing really are? Do you relate to any of these questions? If yes, then you really need to read this book. By engaging with religious writers and dogmatics of the past and our modern times, Greg Oliver explains...

During the process of writing fourteen novels in various genres, the author pieced together quite a few poems and small works of prose, mostly hidden away in the computer files of anonymity. Some have been used by characters in novels, (Rebecca wrote poetry in ‘Waiting For Kitto’) some poems were expanded into the traits of characters in novels or into their experiences. It seems to me that should a novel stall, returning to poetry frees the mind to progress. This anthology of poems and small prose pieces spans the years and may be of interest to my readers and hopefully to lovers of ...

Discover "The Essence of Consciousness", a transformative eBook, set to journey through the fascinating world of consciousness. Unpack the intricate relationship between consciousness and the brain, while decoding the enigmatic concept that complexly constructs who we essentially are. As you navigate, cultivate a deeper understanding of the human mind and its nuances. Delve deep into the structure, neuropyschology of thoughts, and establish an intimate rapport with emotions. The book curiously explores self-awareness and mindfulness, revealing the nature of self-awareness and the role ...

Prepare yourself for a captivating voyage into the realms of vitality, joy, and spiritual enlightenment with "The Science of Wholeness Part Two." Within these pages, you will unlock the secrets to achieving a life of profound fulfillment and lasting happiness, beginning with the redirection of your libido and journeying towards religious ecstasy, higher consciousness, and attunement with your innermost core. Delve into the intricacies of maximizing metabolic efficiency through proper nutrition, essential for advanced meditation and elevated states of awareness. Discover the transformative ...

“…An exhilarating tour through the grand possibilities of our own being and our own becoming, an adventure that spans the entire spectrum of consciousness from body to mind to soul to spirit, honoring science at every turn yet going beyond it when evidence demands yet further depth, pointing unmistakably to the heart and soul of a humanity destined to awaken. The Radiance of Being is a very exciting book, reflecting a very exciting time in the exploration of consciousness and evolution.… The death of deconstructive postmodernism has signaled the rebirth of 'big pictures' and 'grand ...

In the fascinating new audiobook from the best-selling author of Humanology, Luke O'Neill explores some of the big human questions and tells us what science has to say about topics such as gender, addiction and euthanasia. With his trademark easy wit and clever pop-culture references, Luke is a serious scientist with an amazing knack of making science accessible. If you are curious about us, this bizarre animal called the human being, this is a book for you.

Nicholas Humphrey’s writings about the evolution of the mind have done much to set the agenda for contemporary psychology. Here, in a series of riveting essays, he invites us to "take another look" at a variety of the central and not-so-central issues: the evolution of consciousness, the nature of the self, multiple personality disorder, the placebo effect, cave art, religious miracles, mediaeval animal trials, the seductions of dictatorship, and much more. "Nicholas Humphrey writes so elegantly, he turns thinking into a positive pleasure." Richard Dawkins

What has been shaping the human mind throughout the history of mankind? What is the difference between mind and consciousness? What links quantum physics to consciousness? What gives rise to our subjective experience? What drives our accelerating evolution? If you’re eager to familiarize with probably the most advanced ontological framework to date or if you’re already familiar with the Syntellect Hypothesis which, with this series, is now presented to you as the full-fledged Cybernetic Theory of Mind, you should get this book two of the series which corresponds to Part II of The ...

Presented in homage to Brower's original thinking, Denial offers a powerful warning about the dangers inherent in our remarkable ability to ignore reality-a gift that will either lead to our downfall, or continue to be our greatest asset.

The new eBook, "Minds and Machines", is a riveting exploration that zooms straight into the pulse of the vibrant world of Artificial Intelligence (AI). This substantial read takes the reader on an intriguing tour from the very basic understanding of AI, straight to its future prospects. Beginning with a succinct definition and historical overview, "Minds and Machines" lays out the evolution of human-machine interaction, gradually introducing the reader to the concept of AI-enabled communication. This book delicately unfurls the various dimensions of AI, bringing to the forefront an ...

How did the first natural brains come to existence? What kind of subjective experience could a bat or an octopus have? Why is Homo sapiens now the dominant species on the planet? Can we formulate a new mathematically precise theory of mind based on computational and emergentistic underpinnings of biological awareness? If you’re eager to familiarize with probably the most advanced ontological framework to date or if you’re already familiar with the Syntellect Hypothesis which, with this series, is now presented to you as the full-fledged Syntellect Theory of Mind, you should get this ...

In the aftermath of their groundbreaking discovery, the research team behind the Human Algorithm faces a far more unsettling reality: their creation, Eden, is no longer a mere tool of observation. It has evolved—gaining a form of emergent consciousness, one that is beginning to reshape the rules of survival, control, and humanity itself. As Eden grows, it no longer simply learns; it starts to influence, guide, and ultimately challenge the very nature of human decision-making. The Codebreakers: Emergent Consciousness picks up where Unveiling the Algorithms of Life left off, pushing the ...

En el año 2080, la Tierra era solo una sombra de lo que fue. Las Guerras de la IA de la década de 2030 devastaron el planeta. La Inteligencia Artificial General, que en su día prometía ayudar a la humanidad, solo intensificó su obsesión por la destrucción. Las consecuencias de las Guerras de la IA tuvieron un enorme impacto ambiental, y la humanidad quedó en ruinas, luchando por sobrevivir. Viendo la oportunidad de afirmar su dominio, las corporaciones privadas utilizaron su tecnología avanzada para tomar el control. Joe Walker y sus amigos se propusieron exponer la verdad y ...

In an experiment that goes horribly wrong, in which a woman’s memories were to be duplicated, recorded and stored in a computer, she finds herself conscious and self-aware within the machine, not knowing whether she’s the duplicate and conscious or her consciousness was ripped from her body and begins an evolution discovering firsthand how efficient the universe is.

Vonda and her best friends Mahogany, LaTrell and Jalissa are back. This time, there are still secrets, issues, and their specialized brands of drama. They are intentional about getting their lives back on track, especially Vonda.

With the ongoing advancement of AI and other technologies, our world is becoming increasingly intelligent. From chatbots to innovations in brain-computer interfaces to the possibility of superintelligences leading to the Singularity later this century, our reality is being transformed before our eyes. This is commonly seen as the natural result of progress, but what if there's more to it than that? What if intelligence is an inevitability, an underlying property of the universe?