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Technology and the Common Good: The Unity and Division of a Democratic Society
by Allen BatteauBuilding on the work of Elinor Ostrom (Governing the Commons) the author examines how the different shared goods of a democratic society are shaped by technology and demonstrates how club goods, common pool resources, and public goods are supported, enhanced, and disrupted by technology. He further argues that as the common good is undermined by different interests, it should be possible to reclaim technology, if the members of the society conclude that they have something in common. -
Tools, Totems, and Totalities: The Modern Construction of Hegemonic Technology (2024)
by Allen Batteau and Christine Z. MillerThis book provides a critical perspective on technology, answering the questions of why technologies often disappoint. It takes a sociotechnical and historical perspective on technology, as developed by an engineer–anthropologist and a design anthropologist, to answer questions not only about why modern societies have great expectations of technology, but also of why these technologies often fail to meet expectations. Modern societies often search for technological solutions (“technofixes”) to w... more -
EVERYTHING IS WRONG
by Richard SalahpourThis is a compelling and thought-provoking book! It will help you explore deep philosophical and existential questions. It encourages critical thinking and questions the status quo, that leads to personal growth and a deeper understanding of oneself and the world. This book helps strike a balance between learning from others' experiences and developing our own critical thinking skills. While guidance from loved ones can be valuable, it's also important to question and analyze teachings to... more -
On the Origin of Being: Understanding the Science of Evolution to Enhance Your Quality of Life
by Jenny Powers, PhD"On the Origin of Being" pays homage to Charles Darwin by offering an evolutionary answer to the question, “How do we live a good life?” When humans live in accord with their evolutionary design, we experience health and well-being, however, most modern humans live in discord. By tracing the evolutionary origins of many behaviors from single-celled organisms to hunter-gatherers, the authors not only reveal how modernity disrupts them but also how to realign with our prim... more
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Artificial Bodies: How Machines Replace People
by Remmelt EllenCorporations are experimenting with AI. Humans are the test subjects.
Ethics researchers are furious: ‘Stop imitating people by chatbot. Don’t harm by hyping its power.’
Safety researchers are pleading: ‘Stop building ever larger robots. Don’t risk us all losing control.’
Researchers are divided even over what artificial intelligence is.
Deeper things are taking root beneath: artificial bodies.
This documen... more -
Conspiracy by Means of Natural Selection
by Sherman P. BastaracheThe main objective in writing this book is to establish a naturally selected means for which conspiring became established in human nature. What was the initial driving factor for natural selection to act on? If we do not understand how nature generated our minds, we will never understand why we form conspiracy theories, purposely moulded to our beliefs.
Second to that prime query, I examine social culture as a means of learning about nature. Every ancient culture had its gods and godde... more
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THE UNIMAGINABLE TELESCOPE AND TIME TREK TO ARTEMIS: Fictional Nonfiction or Nonfictional Fiction?
by Rodney BartlettBetween these covers are two books in one. "Time Trek to Artemis" is science fiction backed up with a bit of science and philosophy. Two scientists use time travel and brain implants to become Jesus Christ and John the Baptist. After returning to this century, one of them explores space and time, performing literal miracles that FUTURE science explains. "The Unimaginable Telescope of Year 4001" explores future possibilities for science and technology. It might be compared to Nostradamus' predict... more -
An Incomplete Theory
by Megan HenryA scientific, historical, philosophical, and personal narrative leading up to one of physics’s most enigmatic and fundamental problems. -
Death Sickness and the Need to Believe
by Erik RyeDeath Sickness outlines a unified theory of how we arrived at modern technical civilization and how it poses a threat to our existence. The analytical journey follows the human experience from ancient infancy to modern institutions; from Roman wisdom to artificial intelligence. It concludes that our fundamental drives are pushing us down a dark path, destroying our spirituality, and leading to potentially apocalyptic results. Death Sickness exhorts us to wake up to our predicament, embrace ou... more -
Food Freedom
by Robin GreenfieldTen years ago, Robin Greenfield awoke to the destruction of the industrial food system. Since then, he has been deeply exploring the food we eat, often through immersive activism, which led to one of his most burning questions: could he step outside of the food system completely and grow and forage 100% of his food?
In Food Freedom, he shares his adventures of living without grocery stores or restaurants. Nothing packaged, processed, or shipped; not even multivitamins, supplements, or s... more
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Entropy Rules
by Grant GoodbrandHow can we make ourselves safe in a world where order inevitably breaks down to randomness? In Entropy Rules, retired psychotherapist Grant Goodbrand — with over 50 years of experience helping individuals find personal meaning — explores how the laws of physics underlie the values we impose, offering alternatives to our destructive activities. -
Born Dead - Die Alive
by Salma NOUNBorn Dead - Die Alive A Call to Reimagine Our Destiny in the Age of Exponential Technologies. Are you concerned that technology might limit the essence of humanity or what the future holds for the next generations? Do you wonder if unseen forces are guiding how we integrate technology into our lives? Born Dead, Die Alive is a visionary manifesto that redefines our relationship with technology, urging us to break free from outdated paradigms and embrace a future where innovation elevates h... more -
God, the Evolver
by Faiz King"God, the Evolver: A Secular Approach to the Divine" by Dr. Faiz King is a groundbreaking exploration of the intersection between science, philosophy, and spirituality. This thought-provoking work challenges traditional views by proposing that advanced civilizations, akin to the Kardashev scale, may have influenced human evolution and religious thought. Drawing on 25 years of meticulous research, Dr. King delves into the concept of heterosis to suggest the plausibility of biblical giants, o... more -
Artificial Intelligence and the Human Mind
by B.K.AI has entered the domain of intelligence, a realm where human beings reigned supreme until recently. This development elicits both enthusiasm and fear. Yet, it also provides an epochal opportunity to focus on the most exquisite phenomena known to us: the human mind. The human reasoning mind possesses what we call ‘common sense,’ a humble term that belies the unfathomable depths of human reason, unattainable to any AI technology. ... In a quest for the science of human agency, this book adopts... more -
AI-Powered Artworks: The Future of Art an Exclusive Look
by Jonh RobinsonOne of the main participants in the upheaval the art industry is going through is artificial intelligence, or AI. AI has developed into a powerful tool for artistic expression that goes beyond the realms of technology and science. AI is transforming the way humans perceive and create art, from realistic portraits to complex patterns. We discuss in this article the fascinating world of AI artworks, examining their methods, backgrounds, and impact on the art world in addition to the ongoing debate... more -
Extraordinary Doctor: How Emotional Intelligence Drives a Physician’s Success
by Nimesh PatelDiscover the essential people skills you didn’t learn in medical school. As a physician, you’ve devoted years of your life to training. From classrooms and textbooks to residency and beyond, you’ve honed your clinical expertise and technical abilities. But these skill sets are only half of the equation to achieving excellence. What is the other half? Emotional intelligence. In Extraordinary Doctor, top neurosurgeon Nimesh H. Patel explores the importance of emotional intelligence in phy... more