Títulos em História e Cultura

Tomorrow's Mind is not just a book about AI; it's a journey into the future of our own minds, a future that is being written now, with every algorithm and every line of code. As AI continues to shape our world, this book is an essential guide for anyone seeking to understand the profound impact it will have on the way we think, create, and decide.

Within a few years, humans will be able to voyage to Mars. SpaceX is at the forefront of companies already building fleets of spaceships to make interplanetary travel as affordable as Old-World passage to America – to the New World. We will settle the red planet, transforming its raw materials into resources and tackling the challenges that await us, creating a new frontier for humankind. Dr Robert Zubrin explains how populous Martian city-states will emerge, producing their own air, water, food, power and more. How they must be beautiful to attract settlers, and what that might look like.

He was a genius who gave the world access to technology that is still changing the world. To this day, his greatest accomplishment is the iPhone and still is. Taken away too soon, his legacy still lives on. Countless entrepreneurs look up to him and use his advice to succeed in the business world. If it wasn't for him, we would have never been introduced to portable computers and mobile phones with touch screens.

In an era where artificial intelligence is no longer a distant possibility but a tangible, shaping force of our everyday lives, The Human Manifesto stands as a pivotal exploration into the future of Human identity, autonomy, and governance in the wake of advancing AI. This book, ambitious in scope and depth, invites listeners on a profound intellectual journey, questioning the essence of Human free will against the backdrop of technology's relentless march.

A scientific evaluation: is intense use of technology (hard-tech), progress, development, economic growth, and technological advances in self-learning artificial intelligence and robotics helping humans lead and sustain a joyous, leisurely and dignified life? What are the real objectives of using technology? What costs does human society bear, in terms of efforts put in and possible harm, for the claimed benefits of technology? Do the claimed benefits serve to achieve the real objectives?

The Revolution of Money delves into the captivating journey of money's evolution, a narrative that unravels the intricate relationship between technology, history, and society at large. This book explores the pivotal role money plays as the backbone of our society's most significant challenges and opportunities. Two thousand years ago, humans used a wide variety of materials as money. Today, 90% of our money exists as digital computer entries. How did we arrive at this current system? And what may happen to money in the future?

Emerging AI Realities is not just another book about AI. It's a unique invitation to journey into the heart of AI, where you will uncover its secrets, witness its remarkable applications, and grapple with the ethical and societal questions it raises. This is not a voyage into a distant future, but a future that is being shaped today by the tireless efforts of scientists, innovators, and dreamers.

Questo libro sulla storia dei videogiochi non ha alcuna pretesa di raccontare ogni avvenimento del medium che in pochissimo tempo diventato il più ricco, diffuso, criticato, influenzato e culturalmente rilevante. E tuttavia passa in rassegna le tappe fondamentali del percorso che ha portato quel sistema di intrattenimento a diventare una parte fondamentale della nostra attuale cultura. Si parla di tecnologia e famiglia, di storia universale e personale, di scoperte continue, curiosità, notti insonni.

In Turning the Giant, John Berra shares his amazing life's journey that took him from being a shy, uncertain university student to becoming the Chairman of Emerson Process Management. As someone who was voted into the Process Automation Hall of Fame, Berra writes from a place of authority and conviction. Because he has faced countless giants along his path, he knows what it takes to turn them.

In Push Play: Gaming for a Better World, Dr. Songyee Yoon describes how gaming can help us craft a better world together. Through stories from her career in the gaming industry, she outlines how innovations in gaming push industries forward and create a more equitable world for all.

Dive into the world of AI and transform yourself from a conversational AI beginner to a pro with "ChatGPT for Beginners Made Easy". This is a non-technical guide tailored for those new to technology and looking to learn AI through practical application.

Beyond its click-worthy title and eye-catching cover, this book serves a greater purpose: to equip you with the knowledge to critically engage with online content, making informed choices in a sea of headlines vying for your attention. Whether you're a marketer aiming to craft compelling campaigns, a content creator seeking to connect with your audience, or a curious listener eager to understand the dynamics of digital communication, this book holds valuable insights for you.

A new approach to the challenges surrounding artificial intelligence that argues for assessing AI actions as if they came from a human being.

Time is ticking away and so I thought I’d better warn everyone. But there’s nowhere to run. We have to all take a stand by joining what I call the final SWAT Team. (Save our World Again Today) If you choose not to saddle up and fight the good fight - it’s curtains for the human race. In my new book, listeners will learn about how Time Flies about the universe in waves, how the waves are created by the smallest particles in the subatomic world—chronons—and how they are all connected to one another and to every particle that makes you and your life exist.

With the rapid development of artificial intelligence and labor-saving technologies like self-checkouts and automated factories, the future of work has never been more uncertain, and even jobs requiring high levels of human interaction are no longer safe. The Last Human Job explores the human connections that underlie our work, arguing that what people do for each other in these settings is valuable and worth preserving.

Bitcoin was promised to be a liberating technology, a free market alternative to state-controlled money. But that promise was broken after a small group of insiders took over the project and fundamentally changed Bitcoin's design.

In practical terms, making AI your ally and guide depends on the art of the prompt, the questions a user poses to a chatbot. As Chopra shows in detail, by asking the right questions, you can bring AI into your inner world, which is where personal growth happens. Chopra provides a personal assessment for you to better understand yourself and exercises to help you expand your awareness in any part of your life.

Digitale Ernährung, digitale Bewegung, digitaler Schlaf – dieser Ratgeber vermittelt eindrucksvoll und leicht verständlich, wie Digitalisierung gesund macht. In rund 60 Kurzgeschichten vom Baby bis nach dem Tod nehmen uns die Autoren mit in die faszinierende Welt der digitalen Gesundheit und erklären, wie das Smartphone uns gesund halten kann und gesund werden lässt. Der Band beschreibt, dass die Digitalisierung für 83 Millionen Menschen und deren Gesundheit essenziell ist. Längst hat die Verschiebung der Schnittstelle zwischen Menschen und Maschine begonnen.

Marie Benedict widmet sich einer weiteren klugen Frau, die die Weltgeschichte entscheidend geprägt hat und deren Namen wir dennoch nicht kennen. Rosalind Franklin fand nach jahrelanger Forschung die Doppelhelixstruktur unserer DNA, doch für diesen Coup geehrt wurden fälschlicherweise drei Männer... Rosalind Franklin war schon immer eine Außenseiterin - brillant, aber anders. Sie fühlt sich der Wissenschaft am nächsten, den unveränderlichen Gesetzen der Physik und Chemie, die ihre Experimente leiten. Sie wird beauftragt, das Geheimnis unserer DNA zu entschlüsseln.

The book is a collection of intriguing stories that cover a wide range of topics, including nutrition supplements, transformative inventions, and various energy sources. It's a journey of exploration, innovation, and the relentless pursuit of knowledge. The book aims to inspire listeners to stay curious and hungry for learning as it takes them on a captivating adventure through the world of science and technology.