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What Is Ethics?
by John Christopher SchoalesThis is a book on moral philosophy and practical ethics. It draws on insights of eminent philosophers and develops an explanation of ethics that can be applied to each person's life and to major social issues. -
Welcome to Our Real Matrix
by Tom ArantDid you know that we (and all life) are unknowingly imprisoned? That what you think is Reality has little to do with the truth? In these ways, our existence is like the virtual reality in the movie, The Matrix. The differences are more overwhelming, including that our Real Matrix emerged through biological processes without any intention nor direction (i.e., no sentient machines), and that there is no escape through taking a Red Pill. Welcome to Our Real Matrix proves all this using accept... more -
The Anarchist Notebook
by S.A SchusslerPoetic maybe
Hopefully
Sometimes
Philosophical - everyone will hate this book (the few who read it will, at first)
Interesting - I know what a synopsis is
Five years of my life poured into it; to no avail, I know
Onward
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Economics for a Healthy Planet
by Iain MillerScientists have told us we are destroying the planet. Most of us get it, we have even declared a climate change emergency. So why aren’t we treating it like an emergency? As long as we strive to grow our economies, we will consume more man-made goods that damage the planet and take our lives further away from nature. Economic growth over the past century is unprecedented, but the majority of the increased prosperity has been enjoyed by a tiny minority of billionaires, while most of us feel fa... more -
First Principles: Building Perimeter Institute
by Howard BurtonIn this second edition of First Principles: Building Perimeter Institute, Howard Burton tells the remarkable and unconventional story—with a bold and biting humour and surprising candour—of the founding of Perimeter Institute for Theoretical Physics in Waterloo, Canada. Howard was the Founding Director of Perimeter Institute and his experiences at developing the research and outreach mandates of PI are described in this thought-provoking book featuring a foreword by Nobel Laureate Roger Penrose.... more -
The New Farmer's Almanac, Volume V: Grand Land Plan
by Severine von Tscharner FlemingThe New Farmer’s Almanac, Vol. V is an antidote to the repeating story of helplessness in the face of climo-politico-econo-corona-chaos. In these pages, dozens of contributing writers and artists report from the seas, the borders, the woods, the fields, and the hives. Farmers, poets, grocers, gardeners, architects, activists, agitators—all join forces to re-vision the future of food systems and land use. This is our Grand Land Plan. The New Farmer’s Almanac is a large-scale inquiry—both visua... more -
Wild Like Flowers
by Daniel Firth GriffithThis is a book about Regenerative Agriculture gone wild. This book of short stories and essays is a wondrous meditation on sunrises and wildness, on wildflowers and walks. It is also a book about you, about me, and about the ecosystem regeneration possible through learning to see the wild gifts of Relationship. Drawing on life in his Wildland-a 400-acre process-led and emergent farm that nurtures ecosystem regeneration, carbon sequestration, nourishing foods, bio-diversity, and species hab... more -
Meaning in the Multiverse
by Justin HarnishMeaning in the Multiverse: A Skeptic’s Guide to a Loving Cosmos is the first book to speculate that meaning is transmitted to us through an all-natural, computational multiverse. Utilizing metaphysics and cosmology, author and scientist Justin Harnish tackles the interrelatedness of meaning and existence. A purposeful and participatory multiverse offers the reader new ways of understanding both flow and mindful experience. -
Short Stories of Space
by Piers HornerShort Stories of Space explores seven essential, real-life space and astronomy events of the past year, providing fresh perspectives on what these exciting topics mean for our society; for science, and the nature of human wonder. Each story delves into the science, politics and history behind the news headlines, while bringing to life the space research readers may have missed, making them suitable for both a general audience and seasoned enthusiasts alike. -
Parallels: A Broad Look at Nature's Fascinating Ways
by SURY V.SThe phenomena and events which occur (incessantly) in nature are countless. But on careful observation, we can notice that some form of common threads run across different platforms or fields. The term ‘parallels’ has been adopted in this book to denote such occurrences. These fascinating parallels can be found amidst the world of human affairs also, apart from the natural, scientific laws and theories. The writers, especially poets had long ago noticed many obvious similarities and expressed... more -
The New Eugenics
by Conrad QuintynBiotechnology used today to prevent and repair ‘defects’ in all humans has ushered in the age of the new eugenics. Scientists motivated by healing the sick are notoriously oblivious to the impact of their research on the greater culture. Some scientists are willing to cross “sacred boundaries” and “play God,” all in the name of finding a cure for a disease or preventing illness and enhancing human health. Genetic engineering used today to prevent and repair ‘defects’ in all humans (the new euge... more -
Leonardo da Vinci: Geologic Representations in the Virgin and Child with St. Anne
by Ann PizzorussoLeonardo da Vinci’s painting the Virgin and Child with St. Anne, has been the subject of speculation by historians, occultists, art critics, psychiatrists and medical doctors ever since it was painted circa 1501-1517. When Leonardo saw the breathtaking beauty of the Dolomites in northeast Italy in 1500, he found the inspiration for one of his most complex and metaphysical works. Using geology as a tool, author Ann C. Pizzorusso unlocks the symbols and secrets which are hidden in the painting. -
Evil Robots, Killer Computers, and Other Myths: The Truth About AI and the Future of Humanity
by Steven ShwartzToday’s artificial intelligence systems are miracles of modern engineering. They can drive cars, recognize faces, translate languages, and enable us to talk to our smartphones. This amazing progress leads many of us to wonder where it will all end. Will intelligent robots usurp all our jobs or take over the world? This book separates the facts from the tropes of apocalyptic science fiction and explains •\thow AI really works in simple terms and why it cannot evolve into the AI of science... more -
Forever Wild, Forever Home: The Story of The Wild Animal Sanctuary of Colorado
by Melanie Shellenbarger