Mind Theory

The Mind of the Market will change the way we think about the economics of everyday life. Drawing on research from neuroeconomics, Michael Shermer explores what brain scans reveal about bargaining, snap purchases, and how trust is established in business. Utilizing experiments in behavioral economics, Shermer shows why people hang on to losing stocks and failing companies, why business negotiations often disintegrate into emotional tit-for-tat disputes, and why money does not make us happy.

Have you ever wondered how much of your thinking happens outside your head? Your smartphone remembers for you. Your surroundings inspire your decisions. Your tools, your technology, even your relationships—these aren’t just accessories to your mind; they’re part of it. This groundbreaking book reveals the hidden forces shaping your thoughts and decisions every day. Learn how the mind extends beyond the brain. Discover why the external world—your tools, your environment, your interactions—is an essential part of how you think. From ancient philosophy to cutting-edge cognitive ...

Original 1923 text of The Ego and the Id by Sigmund Freud. This text has been edited to replace acronyms Freud used for brevity with full words for ease in understanding. This book also includes a foreword by Daniel Noyes.

Just as we can write and install apps in our electronic devices, we can construct “mindapps” and install them in our brain-mind complex, and as just as digital apps add capabilities to our devices, mindapps can expand our mental powers and creative abilities, allowing us to intentionally redesign our minds. Using psychedelics as the prime example, Thomas B. Roberts explores the many different kinds of mindapps, including meditation, other psychoactive plants and chemicals, sensory overload and deprivation, biofeedback and neurofeedback, hypnosis and suggestion, and more.

What if the universe weren't made of particles and dimensions too complex to imagine, but of simple, beautiful threads and luxidoni you could see, feel, and even ride? Be a kid for 15 minutes and start the journey! Join Lux (light) and Vi (life), two curious children who fall asleep under a tree and awaken inside the very fabric of the universe. As they travel through darkness, structure, and wonder, they witness the birth of light, atoms, gravity, stars, and galaxies—and something more profound: how simplicity can explain everything. Inspired by the revolutionary Threads and Luxidoni ...

This audiobook explains how augmenting humans, combining human intuition, and artificial intelligence, will herald an unprecedented era of productivity and financial success. The coming wave of human centered AI will help us solve the biggest problems facing humanity while also protecting us from rogue or weaponized AI systems.

Is meditation an escape from - or a solution to - our psychological problems? Is the use of antidepressants counter to spiritual practice? Does a psychological approach to meditation reduce spirituality to "self-help"? What can Zen and psychoanalysis teach us about the problems of the mind and suffering?

What do computers, cells, and brains have in common? Computers are electronic devices designed by humans; cells are biological entities crafted by evolution; brains are the containers and creators of our minds. But all are, in one way or another, information-processing devices. The power of the human brain is, so far, unequaled by any existing machine or known living being. Our brains have even allowed us to develop computers that are almost as powerful as the human brain itself. Arlindo Oliveira describes how advances in science and technology could enable us to create digital minds.

In the age of Artificial Intelligence (AI) just beginning, where machines can ponder the most profound philosophical queries and offer insights born from vast troves of knowledge, AI will become a partner in our quest for understanding, a tool that amplifies our capacity for exploration and discovery. We stand at the cusp of revolutionary new breakthroughs in every field, as well as a point where we must be cautious of the dangers that AI poses to our future.

A Neural Implant That Promised to Save Lives—Now It’s Killing Them. Five years after the launch of a groundbreaking neural implant designed to revolutionize healthcare, government agent Eric Snoughden stumbles upon a disturbing trend: a spike in unexplained deaths among low-income recipients. The deeper he digs, the clearer it becomes—this is no accident. Someone is targeting the victims and covering up the truth. With the help of a relentless journalist and unexpected allies from an escort agency, Eric unravels a high-stakes conspiracy woven through corporate greed, political ...

Have you ever asked yourself, "What makes me, me?" From our ancestors pondering their reflections in ancient lakes to modern AI on the brink of self-recognition, the question of self and consciousness has always intrigued us. "Does Your Brain Need You?" takes you on a journey through the complexities of neuroscience and consciousness, raising vital questions: What is the self? Does your brain even need a "self"? What gives rise to our subjective experiences? How do we think, dream, feel, and make decisions? This book is your gateway to understanding: The mind-body connection The evolution ...

Orthia demands that Finn participate in Project Kronos. This gives Finn's team a chance to counterattack. Finn's time is slowed instead of running back when they tamper with Project Kronos. Meanwhile, Project Kronos malfunctions and threatens to destroy New York. This is Book 4 of "Orthia" - the second series of the "Orthia Labs" saga. Book 1- Quantum Paradox Book 2- Critical Mass Book 3- Gone Rogue The first series "Project Orthia"

AI is at the forefront of everyone's minds: from students and artists, to CEO's and service workers. But what exactly is AI, and how does it influence our everyday lives? And more than that, what does it mean for our future? Is there a way for us to retain our "humanness" in a world ever-reliant on tech? This groundbreaking book argues that the key technology we use to make strategic, political, and ethical decisions is flawed.

Imagine a world where minds are sculpted like AI: each individual undergoing a transformative process akin to neural network training. Here, the concept of "mind training like AI" takes center stage—a provocative notion challenging traditional views of learning and self-improvement. Picture human minds as dynamic entities, continuously evolving and adapting, shaped by the principles of artificial intelligence. In this realm, the boundaries between human cognition and machine learning blur, ushering in a new era of cognitive enhancement. Layers of knowledge, experiences, and insights ...

The Mind Theory of Life is a (re)introduction of James Allen’s classic to a new generation of listeners. Edited and formatted for listenable elegance and accessibility, the book conveys a simple message: The Kingdom of Heaven is rather earthly, and the path to it is through the mind.

The Cybernetic Theory of Mind series is a collection of books by evolutionary cyberneticist and philosopher Alex Vikoulov on the ultimate nature of reality, consciousness, the physics of time, computational physics, philosophy of mind, foundations of quantum physics, the technological singularity, transhumanism, the impending phase transition of humanity, the simulation hypothesis, economic theory, the extended Gaia theory, transcendental metaphysics and God. If you're eager to familiarize with probably the most advanced ontological framework to date or if you're already familiar with the ...

This unique program teaches you the theory and practice of visualization and, perhaps even more important, how to develop the trust and self-confidence to make it work for you! Discover what scientists, doctors, athletes and executives have proven: What you can visualize, you can have!

Finn is contacted by a federal agent who asks for his assistance in a delicate case. A piece of equipment disappears from a government-funded secret lab. The nature of the experimental equipment is so secretive that not even the agent knows what exactly it contains... This is Book 2 of "Orthia" - the second series of the "Orthia Labs" saga.

Understanding and Applying Sigmund Freud: A Practical Guide to the Unconscious, Dreams, and Human Behavior Unlock the mysteries of the mind with this clear and engaging guide to Sigmund Freud’s most influential ideas. Understanding and Applying the Major Ideas of Sigmund Freud is a practical, reader-friendly introduction to one of the most important thinkers in psychology and Western thought. Whether you're a psychology student, a lifelong learner, or someone curious about human behavior, this book explores Freud's core theories—including the unconscious mind, id-ego-superego, dream ...

Delving into psychodynamic theories, "The Theory of Psychoanalysis" examines the interplay between conscious and unconscious forces, providing a foundational understanding of psychoanalytic concepts. Offering a unique glimpse into the human psyche, this book encourages introspection and self-discovery, making it an invaluable resource for personal growth and understanding.