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In every generation, when dangers gather, there is a group of men and women courageous enough to confront evil and inform the populace. Sometimes unpleasant truths need to be presented; most of us would rather stand back and kick a toe in the dirt. You know, let someone else do it.

Brought to you by Penguin. An exhilarating new biography of John von Neumann: the lost genius who invented our world The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Self-replicating moon bases and nuclear weapons. All bear the...

In today’s fast-paced digital economy, the key to consistent sales growth lies in smart automation and responsive AI tools. AI-Powered Sales Strategies: Using Chatbots and Automation to Maximize Conversions is a game-changing guide for entrepreneurs, sales professionals, and small business owners looking to unlock scalable revenue with the help of cutting-edge AI technology. Written by Catholic Deacon John O’Maley, West Point Graduate, Former U. S. Army Ranger Captain, and Procter & Gamble Alumnus, this book simplifies complex tech into actionable sales strategies.

The Secret Science of Games is an accessible and entertaining guide to the hidden role of science in making games more fun. User experience (UX) research is a vital part of the story of how video games have become a cultural juggernaut, but game developers generally don’t speak publicly about how data shapes game design and game development.

Machines That Think explores how artificial intelligence helps us understand human intelligence, machines that compose music and write stories - and asks if AI is really a threat. Sometime in the future, the intelligence of machines will exceed that of human brain power. So are we on the edge of an AI-pocalypse, with superintelligent devices superseding humanity, as predicted by Stephen Hawking? Or will this herald a kind of utopia, with machines doing a far better job at complex tasks than us?

In a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence, “AI for Everyone: A Simple Guide” demystifies the complexities of AI and makes it accessible to all. This essential listen breaks down the fundamentals of AI technology, explaining what it is, how it works, and its potential impact on our daily lives and future.

This is the most important - and fascinating - book yet written about how the digital age will affect our world' Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs. From two leading thinkers, the widely anticipated book that describes a new, hugely connected world of the future, full of challenges and...

Social media entertainment is today’s watchword. What started humbly in 2006 with YouTube has now proliferated into multiple global networking and marketing sites. When TikTok entered the niche, many of them were performing extremely well on the stage. In that context, TikTok performed admirably well. Consider a new plant sowed on an unknown land becoming a giant tree full of bloom, supporting life and sustaining others in its neighborhood. Well, the analogy may not seem too strange when TikTok’s performance is surveyed.

Since the creation of the Federal Reserve more than one hundred years ago, the American dollar has become the most successful product (of any kind) of all time and the language of commerce for the planet. From the Gold Reserve Act to Bretton Woods to the petrodollar and beyond, the U.S. has successfully ridden the waves of historical transformation to stay on top.

We are entering a new technological age in which artificial intelligence and immersive media will transform society at all levels. If managed well, this could unleash a new age of abundance. If managed poorly, this technological revolution could easily go astray, deeply compromising our privacy, autonomy, agency, and even our humanity. In Our Next Reality, two industry veterans provide a data-driven debate on whether the new world we're creating will be a technological utopia or an AI-powered dystopia and gives guidance on how to aim for the best future we can.

An electrifying biography of one of the most extraordinary scientists of the twentieth century and the world he made. The smartphones in our pockets and computers like brains. The vagaries of game theory and evolutionary biology. Nuclear weapons and self-replicating spacecrafts. All bear...

Future Unveiled: The Societal Impact of Emerging Technologies reveals how fields like artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and biotechnology are reconfiguring industries and everyday life. This book examines both their transformative promise—addressing healthcare, climate, and economic disparities—and the ethical dilemmas they spark around data privacy, labor disruption, and responsible governance. Drawing parallels with past industrial revolutions, it underscores the importance of inclusive frameworks that guard against inequity and foster collaboration.

"The Impact of AI on Mental Health: Navigating the Digital Age for Teens, Adults, and Seniors" is a groundbreaking guide that tackles the urgent intersection of artificial intelligence and mental wellbeing. I am not a licensed therapist or clinical psychologist. I make that clear from the start. So why am I writing this book? Because I’ve lived a life at the intersection of leadership, innovation, spiritual formation, and family. I’m a graduate of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point and served as a U.S. Army Ranger Captain. I led teams under high-stress conditions and trained men for war.

“A monumentally researched biography of one of the nineteenth century’s wealthiest self-made Americans…Well-written and worthwhile.” —The Wall Street Journal A rags-to-riches frontier tale of an Irish immigrant who outwits, outworks, and outmaneuvers thousands of rivals to take control...

Artificial Intelligence is transforming business, communication, creativity, and everyday life. The question is no longer “Should I learn AI?” but rather “How fast can I start using it?” This book gives you that head start — without the jargon, confusion, or overwhelm.

Below the waves, the ocean remains a largely undiscovered realm, with only 25% of its features mapped in detail. What we know about its depths, we've learned with the help of deep-sea robots. World-renowned robotics expert James Bellingham introduces listeners to this compelling world of contemporary undersea exploration and the vital role autonomous robots play in corporate and governmental aquaculture management, climate data, energy source locations, shipwreck explorations, and much more.

This audiobook covers a wide range of topics, such as artificial intelligence (AI), its effects on the society, and its future, psychopaths and sociopaths, and about dissociative identity disorder, more commonly known as split personality disorder. This book teaches you the basic topics in neuroscience and neurology.

The Impact of “AI” on Mental Health: Navigating the Digital Age for Teens and Parents is a powerful and timely guide for families grappling with the influence of artificial intelligence on young minds. This 40-chapter, faith-grounded book dives deep into the psychological, emotional, and spiritual effects of AI-powered platforms on today’s teenagers—from screen addiction and social media anxiety to identity confusion and emotional isolation.

This book is not your average tech manual; it's an entertaining and insightful rollercoaster ride through the AI landscape, filled with humor, easy-to-understand explanations, and a dash of whimsy. Whether you're an AI novice who thinks machine learning is a new gym workout or a tech-savvy guru dreaming in code, this book caters to all. "Bots & Brilliance" makes the complex world of AI engaging and accessible. It's like having a casual, amusing conversation with a friend who's really into robots and knows how to explain things.

Spielerisch die Welt verstehen Videospiele können die Welt verändern – und zwar auf positive Art und Weise. Davon ist die international hoch angesehene österreichische Informatikerin Johanna Pirker überzeugt. Sie zeigt, dass Videospiele nicht nur Kultur- und Innovationstreiber sind...