Mind Theory

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.

Enlightenment!—You may spend your whole life seeking it, but never find it. You may never search for it or even know that it’s possible, but reach it by accident. And you may live out your life ignorant of its existence, and die having never discovered your highest potential for happiness, self-mastery, and creative brilliance. The enlightened psychologist Abraham Maslow was the first to scientifically describe the fully enlightened person—which he called the “self-actualizing person.” Building on Maslow’s work through careful biographical study of the lives of self-actualizing ...

Want to blow your mind with facts that feel like science fiction but are 100% real? What if everything you thought was real... was just the loading screen? Dive into a cosmic vortex of paradoxes, glitches, parallel timelines, and truths that will stretch your brain and leave your jaw on the floor. Mind-Blowing Facts About Reality takes you on a wild ride through the outer edges of science, the weirder corners of consciousness, and the strange phenomena that make you question the very fabric of existence. Whether you’re a science geek, a spiritual seeker, a conspiracy realist, or just ...

Kirk defines "the conservative mind" by examining such brilliant men as Edmund Burke, James Fenimore Cooper, Alexis de Tocqueville, John Quincy Adams, Nathaniel Hawthorne, Benjamin Disraeli, Cardinal Newman, George Santayana, and finally, T.S. Eliot. Vigorously written, the book represents conservatism as an ideology born of sound intellectual traditions.

Unlock the Mystery of Meaningful Coincidences with Carl Jung’s Theory of Synchronicity Are coincidences just random events—or signs of something deeper? In Carl Jung and Synchronicity: The Complete Guide to Meaningful Coincidences, Archetypes, and the Unconscious Mind, discover the revolutionary concept that challenges linear thinking and reveals a symbolic connection between your inner world and outer experience. This comprehensive, accessible guide explores the origins of synchronicity in Jung’s work, the role of archetypes and the collective unconscious, and how these ideas ...

In Supernatural Power of a Transformed Mind, Pastor Bill Johnson delivers powerful and practical teaching, revealing how you were designed to bring heaven to Earth and how it all starts with your thought life.

In this accessible, up-to-date, and authoritative examination of the world’s most radical technology, neuroscientist and AI researcher Christopher Summerfield explores what it really takes to build a brain from scratch. We have entered a world in which disarmingly human-like chatbots, such as ChatGPT, Claude and Bard, appear to be able to talk and reason like us—and are beginning to transform everything we do. But can AI ‘think’, 'know' and ‘understand’? What are its values? Whose biases is it perpetuating? Can it lie and if so, could we tell? Does their arrival threaten our very existence?

When Samantha Moon is hired by a film crew to help hunt for the most elusive creature of them all, she’s pretty sure they have the wrong person. Turns out this is a super well-funded expedition, and the eccentric backer is sparing no expense, including hiring, among dozens of other specialists, a private investigator—someone trained to find the missing. And there is nothing more missing than Bigfoot. The logic almost makes sense to Sam, and the money is right. In the least, the vampire private eye is intrigued. After all, even among her fellow supernaturals, the creature known as ...

Unlock a Relaxed Body and Mind in Just 28 Days - Say Goodbye to Stress and Trauma Without Overwhelm! Does the weight of stored trauma keep you from feeling comfortable in your own skin? Are you constantly battling anxieties, unsure of how to release years of pent-up stress? Imagine a life where you can find relief and comfort, where the burden of trauma is lifted, and you can truly thrive. Have you tried various self-help methods and therapy sessions, only to feel overwhelmed and disconnected from your own body? Have you avoided traditional talk therapy because you don’t want to dwell on ...

Erwin Schrödinger Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Quantum Theory, Life, and the Mind of a Scientific Visionary Explore the life and legacy of one of the most fascinating minds in modern science with Erwin Schrödinger Explained — an accessible, in-depth guide to the revolutionary physicist whose ideas continue to shape the way we understand reality. From the groundbreaking Schrödinger equation to the world-famous “Schrödinger’s cat” thought experiment, this book unpacks the major contributions of a Nobel Prize-winning scientist whose curiosity reached far beyond the lab. Learn...

Unlock the mysteries of the cosmos with "Conscious Universe: Panentheism and Panpsychism Simplified," a captivating 2-in-1 guide that will transform your understanding of reality. This essential volume combines "Panentheism: A Beginner's Guide" and "Panpsychism: A Beginner's Guide" to offer a comprehensive and accessible introduction to these profound philosophies. Discover the Divine Presence in All Things Have you ever felt the universe whispering its secrets to you? "Conscious Universe" reveals how panentheism shows the divine as both immanent within and transcendent beyond the universe....

AlphaGo and the Philosophy of Mind is a thought-provoking exploration of the principles of machine learning and its application in the strategy game of Go. This book takes readers through the history of Go and its importance in the world of AI, looking at the philosophical implications of advancing technology and the implications of AlphaGo’s victory over the world’s Go champion. This book is an essential read for anyone interested in the philosophical implications of AI and machine learning.

The #1 Best-Selling Spy Novel On Amazon.com & Amazon UK* How do you catch a man who is never the same man twice? That is the question posed in The Ninth Orphan, a top-rated international thriller novel and the first book in The Orphan Trilogy. An orphan grows up to become an assassin for a highly secretive organization. When he tries to break free and live a normal life, he is hunted by his mentor and father figure, and by a female orphan he spent his childhood with. On the run, the mysterious man's life becomes entwined with his beautiful French-African hostage and a shocking past riddled ...

As advances in AI spark fear and confusion, The Mind’s Mirror reminds us that in spite of the very real and pressing challenges, AI is a force with enormous potential to improve human life. Computer scientist and AI researcher Daniela Rus, along with science writer Gregory Mone, offers an expert perspective as a leader in the field who has witnessed many technological hype cycles. Rus and Mone illustrate the ways in which AI can help us become more productive, knowledgeable, creative, insightful, and even empathetic, as well as the many risks associated with misuse.

The fruit of the long history of John Brockman's profound engagement with the most important scientific minds who have been thinking about AI - from Alison Gopnik and David Deutsch to Frank Wilczek and Stephen Wolfram - Possible Minds is an ideal introduction to the landscape of crucial issues AI presents. The collision between opposing perspectives is salutary and exhilarating; some of these figures are deeply concerned with the threat of AI, including the existential one, while others have a very different view.

What if the next spark of consciousness doesn’t come from a brain...but from a machine? In Consciousness in the Machine, Sebastián Barros explores the question that will define our future: Can artificial intelligence become truly aware? Blending science, philosophy, and real-life cases, this book dives into the mystery of the mind, both human and artificial. From dreams and neurons to chatbots that claim to feel, it’s a journey through the edge of intelligence, where ethics blur and machines begin to whisper I am.

In an age where misinformation spreads faster than ever, understanding the psychology behind belief systems has never been more crucial. "The Psychology of Belief: Decoding the Mind Behind Conspiracy Theories" takes readers on a captivating journey into the labyrinth of human thought, exploring why people are drawn to conspiracy theories and how these beliefs shape our perceptions of reality. Delving into the intricate interplay between cognition, emotion, and social dynamics, this book unpacks the psychological mechanisms that fuel conspiracy thinking. Through engaging narratives, real-...

Not everyone can become a tyrant. It requires a particular confluence of events to gain absolute control over entire nations. First, you must be born with the potential to develop brutal personality traits. Second, your predisposition to antisocial behavior must be developed and strengthened during childhood. Finally, you must come of age when the political system of your country is unstable.

This Large format A4 Book book of over 400 information packed pages accompanies & massively expands on the subjects covered in the Feature Length Conspiracy Theory Documentary Film "Extreme Danger - Extreme Hypnosis" subtitled "It's Time for the Sleep Walking Zombies to Wake Up" released to the World during September 2019 by Brick in the Wall Media. The film, which included guests Dr. Robin Kelly (expert on dangers of 5G), Neil Sanders (Mind Control Expert) and Gareth Icke (Musician & Son of the Legendary David Icke) was presented by Celebrity Hypnotist Jonathan Royle who wrote this book ...

A Life-Changing Collection for Deep Healing, Self-Regulation, and Lasting Transformation Struggling with anxiety, stress, or emotional overwhelm? Imagine waking up tomorrow feeling calm, grounded, and in control, without years of therapy, endless coping strategies, or feeling stuck in survival mode. This comprehensive collection brings together two highly acclaimed books—The Somatic Therapy Handbook and The Polyvagal Theory Handbook—to provide you with a science-backed, practical path to healing from within.