Editora: ibidem
This multi-authored monograph consists of sections about music created in conflict.
In Ray Kurzweil's New York Times bestseller The Singularity is Near, the futurist and entrepreneur describes the Singularity, a likely future utterly different than anything we can imagine. The Singularity is triggered by the tremendous growth of human and computing intelligence that is an almost inevitable outcome of Moore's Law. Since the book's publication, the coming of the Singularity is now eagerly anticipated by many of the leading thinkers in Silicon Valley, from PayPal mastermind Peter Thiel to Google co-founder Larry Page. The formation of the Singularity University, and the huge popularity of the Singularity website kurzweilai.com, speak to the importance of this intellectual movement. But what about the average person? How will the Singularity affect our daily lives—our jobs, our families, and our wealth? Singularity Rising: Surviving and Thriving in a Smarter, Richer, and More Dangerous World focuses on the implications of a future society faced with an abundance of human and artificial intelligence. James D. Miller, an economics professor and popular speaker on the Singularity, reveals how natural selection has been increasing human intelligence over the past few thousand years and speculates on how intelligence enhancements will shape civilization over the next forty years. Miller considers several possible scenarios in this coming singularity: A merger of man and machine making society fantastically wealthy and nearly immortal Competition with billions of cheap AIs drive human wages to almost nothing while making investors rich Businesses rethink investment decisions to take into account an expected future period of intense creative destruction Inequality drops worldwide as technologies mitigate the cognitive cost of living in impoverished environments Drugs designed to fight Alzheimer's disease and keep soldiers alert on battlefields have the fortunate side effect of increasing all of their users' IQs, which, in turn, adds a percentage points to worldwide economic growth Singularity Rising offers predictions about the economic implications for a future of widely expanding intelligence and practical career and investment advice on flourishing on the way to the Singularity.Ver livro
Of the movies that writers and historians call "Noir Westerns," none is more celebrated than 1948's Blood on the Moon. The comingling of the Western genre and the noir style crystalized in this extraordinary film, in turn influencing Westerns in the 1950s to become darker and more psychological. Produced during the height of the post-World War II film noir movement, Blood on the Moon is a classic Western immersed in the film noir netherworld of double crosses, government corruption, shabby barrooms, gun-toting goons, and romantic betrayals. With this volume, biographer and noir expert Alan K. Rode brings the film to life for a new generation of listeners and film lovers.Ver livro
Christianity Today 2024 Award of Merit (Culture and the Arts) The Gospel Coalition 2023 Book Award (Arts & Culture) We are formed by the images we view. From classical art to advertisements and from news photos to social media, the images we look at mold our ideas of race, gender, and class. They shape how we love God and our neighbor. This practical guide helps us look closely at and understand how a wide variety of images make meaning as aesthetic and cultural objects. Elissa Yukiko Weichbrodt teaches us how to learn from art rather than critique it and how to respond to images in Christian ways, allowing them to positively transform us and how we love. The book includes twenty-three images, most in full color, that range from classical European paintings to Central African sculpture, from Chinese ink painting to political propaganda, and from stark anthropological photographs to unconventional installations.Ver livro
"This Is Your FBI" was a radio crime drama that aired from April 6, 1945 to January 30, 1953 and featured true cases from FBI told from an agent's viewpoint. FBI chief J. Edgar Hoover called it "the finest dramatic program on the air."Ver livro
Discover a journey of tranquility with "Nature’s Rhapsody Of Relaxing Campfire Nights For Inner Peace, Emotional Healing & Stress Relief." This captivating guide invites you to immerse yourself in the serene beauty of nature while exploring effective nature relaxation techniques that promote emotional healing and stress relief. Set against the backdrop of enchanting campfire nights, this book provides insights into mindful camping experiences that encourage you to reconnect with the great outdoors. Each chapter offers practical exercises and reflective prompts designed to foster outdoor self-care and cultivate a sense of calm amidst the chaos of everyday life. Learn how to create your own serenity rituals as you embrace the healing power of nature. The book emphasizes the importance of nature-based stress relief techniques, guiding you in developing a personal practice that nurtures your mind and spirit. You will find inspiration in the simplicity of nature, discovering how to integrate mindfulness in nature into your daily routine. Whether you seek a quiet escape or a deeper connection with yourself, this book is your companion on the path to inner peace. Experience the profound benefits of guided outdoor meditation, and let the tranquility of the natural world transform your emotional landscape. Join the journey to rejuvenation and harmony, and unlock the power of nature to heal and restore. With Nature’s Rhapsody, you'll embrace a lifestyle of serenity, emotional well-being, and personal growth, all under the stars by the warm glow of a campfire.Ver livro
Welcome to Purgatory 2.0. We’ll be with you shortly. Every battle needs a battlefield, especially in the eternal struggle between good and evil. But the unfortunate souls who are sent here don’t bide their time meekly awaiting judgment—they fight for their souls. Victor Goodspeed is a businessman, taken at the back end of his prime. He wasn’t a bad man, but he was a businessman, which didn’t tip the scales of morality in his favor. Now, he must fight for his life—his afterlife—with God and his armies of angels on one side, and the temptations of Lucifer and his minions on the other. Can Victor overcome these obstacles and secure his place in eternity? The answer awaits . . . In Purgatory. This novel is a supernatural/paranormal LitRPG adventure through the afterlife.Ver livro
