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It used to be pretty easy to distinguish between the bourgeois world of capitalism and the bohemian counterculture. The bourgeois worked for corporations, wore gray, and went to church. The bohemians were artists and intellectuals. Bohemians championed the values of the liberated 1960s; the bourgeois were the enterprising yuppies of the 1980s.

30 Days to a More Powerful Vocabulary quickly became a bestseller in its category back in 2015. Now, in this updated and revised edition—which now contains the 700 most important words you need to master—you'll quickly learn why this title has been such a positive impact in the personal and professional lives of tens of thousands in the English-speaking world.

That’s what makes the special method inside this book so different. It taps directly into ChatGPT’s built-in algorithms and lets you train it to perform dozens of tasks in a matter of seconds. Which means you don’t have to take the “trial and error” approach to harness the power of ChatGPT. You don’t have to spend hours jumping from one tutorial to the next. The only road map you need to get the most out of ChatGPT is laid out in this book.

Because Internet is for anyone who's ever puzzled over how to punctuate a text message or wondered where memes come from. It's the perfect book for understanding how the internet is changing the English language, why that's a good thing, and what our online interactions reveal about who we are.

Embark on a thrilling journey to the forefront of one of humanity's most profound quests with "The Future of SETI." This captivating eBook delves into the science, technology, and human ingenuity that drive the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence. From the earliest signal detection techniques to the groundbreaking technological advancements of today, explore the evolution and future of SETI through a comprehensive examination of its principles and innovations. Begin with an introduction to the SETI frontier, tracing its evolution and the tireless quest for signs of otherworldly life. ...

Jason Hutchinson's fertile mind strikes again! Scott thought he had enough trouble with the hurricane... ...but the aliens orbiting high above Earth are another breed entirely! Like thousands before him, Scott thought that working his way through night school would be the key to a shiny, new career. Unfortunately, he wasn't counting on his final exam being administered in the eye of a hurricane! After finally landing his gorgeous, yet unapproachable Goth/Emo crush Nat Scott is shocked to find she isn't who he thought she was! Now imprisoned far above campus, though, a dying race of gorgeous...

FUTURE-PROOF YOUR MIND How to Conquer Your Fear of Learning New Things Feeling overwhelmed by how fast the world is changing? AI. Crypto. New apps. Even your car’s instruction manual. It’s a lot to keep up with. But your biggest threat isn’t falling behind—it’s the fear that you can’t catch up. Here’s the truth: You’re not too old. It’s not too late. And you’re definitely not too far behind. You just need a better way to learn—one that’s built for how your adult brain actually works. The Breakthrough Guide for Adult Learners In Future-Proof Your Mind, veteran ...

Looking to live a sustainable lifestyle that embraces the latest technology and techniques? Look no further than Homesteading in the 21st Century. This comprehensive guide is the perfect resource for anyone looking to live a self-sufficient lifestyle in the modern age. In this book, you'll learn about the latest advancements in home construction, water resource management, and precision farming that can help you create a thriving and sustainable homestead. You'll learn how to choose the perfect location for your homestead, prepare your land for planting, and raise livestock in innovative ...

Gorgias of Leontini, a famous teacher of rhetoric, has come to Athens to recruit students, promising to teach them how to become leaders in politics and business. A group has gathered at Callicles' house to hear Gorgias demonstrate the power of his art. This dialogue blends comic and serious discussion of the best life, providing a penetrating examination of ethics.

In Quantum Warrior: The Future of the Mind, John Kehoe combines the most up-to-date scientific discoveries with mystical teachings from our major religions to create a vision of the quantum warrior and the possibilities of our future as a species. With great insight he reveals the extraordinary mysteries of consciousness and the universe.

A penetrating look at near-future disruption as truly autonomous vehicles arrive.

Hidden beneath the surface of the internet, a new, stark reality is looming - one that cuts to the very heart of our endless debates about the impact of AI. Anthropologist Mary L. Gray and computer scientist Siddharth Suri team up to unveil how services delivered by companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Uber can only function smoothly thanks to the judgment and experience of a vast, invisible human labor force. These people doing "ghost work" make the internet seem smart. An estimated 8 percent of Americans have worked at least once in this "ghost economy".

From one of the world’s leading data scientists, a landmark tour ofthe new science of idea flow, offering revolutionary insights into the mysteries of collective intelligence and social influence.

Introduction REFLECTIONS ON SOME NOTABLE QUOTES ON A.I REVOLUTION: Sundar Pichai (CEO of Google) “AI is probably the most important thing humanity has ever worked on. I think of it as something more profound than electricity or fire.” Bill Gates “AI can be our friend, but it needs to be handled carefully. We should be optimistic but also cautious.” Yuval Noah Harari “The most important question in 21st-century economics may well be: what to do with all the superfluous people when AI takes over most jobs?” Alan Turing “Instead of trying to produce a program to simulate the ...

When leading Princeton physicist Paul Steinhardt began working in the 1980s, scientists thought they knew all the conceivable forms of matter. The Second Kind of Impossible is the story of Steinhardt’s 35-year-long quest to challenge conventional wisdom. It begins with a curious geometric pattern that inspires two theoretical physicists to propose a radically new type of matter - one that raises the possibility of new materials with never-before-seen properties but that violates laws set in stone for centuries.

In this disquieting cyber thriller, Joseph Menn takes readers into the murky hacker underground, traveling the globe from San Francisco to Costa Rica and London to Russia. His guides are California surfer and computer whiz Barrett Lyon and a fearless British high-tech agent. Through these heroes, Menn shows the evolution of cyber-crime from small-time thieving to sophisticated, organized gangs, who began by attacking corporate websites but increasingly steal financial data from consumers.

La espléndida biografía de Alexander von Humboldt, el héroe perdido de la ciencia y padre de la ecología.

"The Future Has Already Happened: Gen AI and the New World Order" is a visionary exploration of the seismic shifts brought about by Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI) across various facets of human life. This book delves into the profound ways in which GenAI is reshaping the foundations of society, from transforming traditional industries and redefining the concept of work to revolutionizing education and challenging our ethical frameworks. At the heart of this narrative is a critical examination of how GenAI, bolstered by advancements in quantum computing and synthetic data, is ...

Aristotle's Poetics is best known for its definitions and analyses of tragedy and comedy, but it also applies to truth and beauty as they are manifested in the other arts. In our age, when the natural and social sciences have dominated the quest for truth, it is helpful to consider why Aristotle claimed poetry is more philosophical and more significant than history. Like so many other works by Aristotle, the Poetics has dominated the way we have thought about all forms of dramatic performance in Europe and America ever since.

Take a look at the vehicle sitting in your driveway. It may be the last one you ever own. With an estimated 33 million fully autonomous cars and taxis projected to hit the road by 2040, an automotive renaissance is soon to be upon us. Personal car ownership currently costs the average sedan owner $9,000 annually. But car ownership may soon be a thing of the past.