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  Putting Ourselves Back in the...

  George Musser

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  "This is a delightful account of one of the deepest and most fascinating explorations going on today at the frontier of our knowledge." —Carlo Rovelli, bestselling author of The Order of Time and Seven Brief Lessons on PhysicsA revelatory exploration of how a "theory of everything" depends upon our understanding of the human mindThe whole goal of physics is to explain what we observe. For centuries, physicists believed that observations yielded faithful representations of what is out there. But when they began to study the subatomic realm, they found that observation often interferes with what is being observed—that the act of seeing changes what we see. The same is true of cosmology: our view of the universe is inevitably distorted by observation bias. And so whether they’re studying subatomic particles or galaxies, physicists must first explain consciousness—and for that they must turn to neuroscientists and philosophers of mind.Neuroscientists have painstakingly built up an understanding of the structure of the brain. Could this help physicists understand the levels of self-organization they observe in other systems? These same physicists, meanwhile, are trying to explain how particles organize themselves into the objects around us. Could their discoveries help explain how neurons produce our conscious experience?Exploring these questions and more, George Musser tackles the extraordinary interconnections between quantum mechanics, cosmology, human consciousness, and artificial intelligence. Combining vivid descriptions with portraits of scientists working on the cutting edge, Putting Ourselves Back in the Equation shows how theories of everything depend on theories of mind—and how they might be one and the same.A Macmillan Audio production from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

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  Brief History of Time A: Book...

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  This is a concise summary and analysis of A Brief History of Time, by Stephen Hawking. It is not the original book and is not affiliated with or endorsed by Stephen Hawking. Ideal for those seeking a quick and insightful overview.
   
  This groundbreaking book explores the mysteries of the universe, from the nature of black holes to the origins of time itself. Written in an accessible yet profound manner, it takes readers on a journey through space, time, and the laws that govern the cosmos. With clarity and wit, it delves into complex scientific concepts, making them comprehensible for general readers while posing deep philosophical questions about existence.

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  The Conscience of Care -...

  Dov Fox

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  Pitched battles over abortion, puberty blockers, and assisted suicide have turned American healthcare into a legal minefield. Faced with mounting restrictions on medical practice, doctors and nurses who follow their conscience to provide standard treatments risk being fined, fired, or even imprisoned, while clinicians who conscientiously deny evidence-based care are shielded without condition from any such consequences. Dov Fox argues that by ceding the moral vocabulary of conscience to refusers alone, the lopsided law of medical conscience selectively burdens providers, drives vulnerable patients underground, and impoverishes the dynamic pluralism of medicine.The Conscience of Care lays bare the broken system of medical conscience and sets out to fix it. Fox canvases a landscape of contested services that include IVF, IUDs, opioids, psychedelics, organ transplants, and advance directives. He develops practical reforms that rebalance conscience protection by introducing measured safeguards for providers and scaling back the categorical refuge afforded to refusers. The Conscience of Care articulates a bold vision of medicine that reclaims the lost promise of conscience to bridge social divides on matters of life and death, impairment and identity.

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  Blockchain - The Future is...

  Jasper Donovan

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  With our ground-breaking book, "Blockchain: The Future is Blockchain - Harnessing the Disruptive Potential of Distributed Ledgers," learn about the strength of blockchain technology and its potential to transform industries. 
  We delve into the blockchain world in this thorough book and examine how it is redefining businesses, sectors, and how we conduct transactions. This book is your go-to resource whether you're an interested person trying to grasp the principles of blockchain or a smart businessperson hoping to benefit from its disruptive potential. 
  Uncover blockchain's benefits, difficulties, and uses as we explore them in diverse fields. We explore how blockchain technology is upending established paradigms and creating new opportunities for innovation in various industries, including finance, supply chain management, healthcare, real estate, and more.

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  Where There Is No Dentist

  Murray Dickson

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  Community health workers, educators and individuals from around the world use Where There Is No Dentist to help people care for their teeth and gums. This book's broad focus makes it an invaluable resource. The author uses straightforward language and careful instructions to explain how to examine patients: * Diagnose common dental problems* make and use dental equipment* use local anesthetics* place fillingsand remove teethThere is also a special chapter on oral health and HIV/AIDS, which provides the dental worker with a detailed, well-illustrated discussion of the special problems faced by people living with HIV/AIDS, and appropriate treatment.

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  The Ethics of Artificial...

  Craig Dames

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a transformative technology that has evolved from theoretical concepts into practical applications in various sectors. At its core, AI refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines, enabling them to perform tasks such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving. These machines are programmed to analyze data, recognize patterns, and make decisions with little or no human intervention. While AI is often associated with futuristic visions of robots and autonomous systems, it is already an integral part of our daily lives, from voice assistants like Siri to recommendation algorithms used by platforms like Netflix and Amazon. 
  The history of AI dates back to ancient times, with early concepts of artificial beings found in mythology and philosophical musings. However, the field of AI as we know it began to take shape in the mid-20th century, with the work of pioneers such as Alan Turing, who proposed the idea of a machine that could simulate any human intelligence. In 1956, the term "Artificial Intelligence" was coined at the Dartmouth Conference, marking the formal beginning of AI research. Since then, AI has gone through cycles of optimism, disappointment, and resurgence, fueled by advances in computer science, mathematics, and data availability. 
  Today, AI is classified into different categories, with two primary types being narrow AI and general AI. Narrow AI refers to systems designed to handle specific tasks, such as facial recognition, language translation, or playing chess. These systems excel in their designated tasks but are limited in their ability to perform functions outside of their programming. In contrast, general AI, still a theoretical concept, refers to machines that possess the capability to understand and reason across a wide range of tasks, much like humans. While narrow AI is already commonplace, general AI remains a subject of intense research and debate within the scientific community.

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