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  Futurecide

  W. Douglas Smith

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  Every civilization in history has faced moments of overwhelming existential crises, and they all eventually collapsed. Was this failure inherent in the evolution of civilization, something within the human species, or a combination of both? More importantly, was it predictable and 
  unavoidable? Most civilizations believed they had a special relationship with the divine and were beyond the laws of nature. Our current economic civilization is now global and interdependent. Today’s economy is responsible for the most rapid mass extinction in Earth’s history. We face imminent catastrophic climate change and environmental disruption, yet the same sense of exceptionalism and hubris clouds humanity’s judgement and ability to act rationally.
   
  Environmental disruption is making the planet uninhabitable. No economy can consume its way out of scarcity. This law of nature conflicts with many longstanding economic theories. Sheltered and self-absorbed elitists promote lies and prey on humanity’s most vulnerable instincts of pecking order, conformity, and obedience to authority. These primal instincts may be maladapted to civilization in its current form. Today’s elitists are choosing mass extinction in a false belief in their own invincibility. To survive, humanity can no longer follow delusional 
  leaders to self-destruction.
   
  In non-technical language, the author explores common phases in the development of past civilizations, and the critical junctures and decisions that made collapse inevitable. He investigates the linkages and contradictions between human social behavior, the economy, and the environment. In the closing pages, he identifies a clear path to redemption.

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  Giants of the Monsoon Forest -...

  Jacob Shell

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  “No one who loves elephants or how humans interact with wildlife should pass up Jacob Shell’s remarkable book.”—Dan Flores, author of Coyote America 
    
  Giants of the Monsoon Forest journeys deep into the mountainous rainforests of Burma and India to explore the world of teak logging elephants and their intriguing alliance with humans. Jacob Shell’s narrative vividly depicts elephants’ extraordinary intelligence, and the complicated bond with individual human riders, a partnership that can last for decades. Giants of the Monsoon Forest reveals an unexpected relationship between evolution in the natural world and political struggles in the human one, while considering how Asia’s secret forest culture might offer a way to help protect the fragile spaces both elephants and humans need to survive.

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  Agile Project Management with...

  Daniel Greene

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  Embark on a transformative journey into the world of Agile Project Management with Scrum. This comprehensive guide unravels the intricacies of the Scrum framework, empowering both novices and seasoned professionals to harness the power of Agile methodologies for unparalleled project success. 
  Dive into the foundations of Agile, exploring its evolution and the fundamental principles that drive its success. Discover the heartbeat of Scrum as you navigate through roles and responsibilities, Scrum events, and essential artifacts that form the backbone of this dynamic framework. 
  The book takes you through the practical application of Scrum, from Sprint Planning to the execution of Sprints and the delivery of valuable Increments. Learn the art of adapting to change, fostering collaboration, and embracing a culture of continuous improvement within your development team. 
  Explore the crucial roles of Product Owners and Scrum Masters, delving into effective facilitation, servant leadership, and the delicate balance of prioritizing and managing the Product Backlog. Uncover the secrets of scaling Agile for larger projects, as well as the vital metrics and monitoring tools that drive project success. 
  Drawing from real-world examples and case studies, "Agile Project Management with Scrum" provides insights into overcoming common challenges, tailoring Agile for various industries, and staying ahead of future trends in Agile Project Management. With a wealth of resources and practical advice, this book equips you to navigate the complexities of modern project management with confidence and agility. 
  "Agile Project Management with Scrum" is your indispensable guide to unlocking the full potential of Scrum and revolutionizing the way you approach and deliver successful projects. Transform your project management skills and embrace a future where agility is the key to sustained success. 
   

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  Abolish Rent - How Tenants Can...

  Leonardo Vilchis, Tracy Rosenthal

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  Abolish Rent takes aim at one of the foremost engines of inequality and injustice. 
   
  Rent drives millions into debt, despair, and onto the streets. The social cost of rent is too damn high. Written for anyone fed up with the permanent housing crisis, complicit politicians, and real estate greed, Abolish Rent dissects our housing system from the perspective of those it immiserates. Through unsparing analysis and striking stories of resistance, it shows us how tenants can, through organizing and collective action, harness our power and win the housing we deserve.From two cofounders of the largest tenants union in the country, this deeply reported account of the resurgent tenant movement centers poor and working-class people who are fighting back, staying put, and remaking the city in the process. Authors Tracy Rosenthal and Leonardo Vilchis take us to trilingual strategy meetings, raucous marches against gentrification, and daring eviction defenses where immigrants put their lives on the line. These are the seeds of the revolutionary movement we need to make our housing, our cities, and the world our home.

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  How To Think About AI - A Guide...

  Richard Susskind

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  In recent years, there has been massive public and professional interest in Artificial Intelligence. But people are confused about what AI is, what it can and cannot do, what is yet to come, and whether AI is good or bad for humanity and civilization—whether it will provide solutions to mankind's major challenges or become our gravest existential threat. There is also confusion about how we should regulate AI and where we should draw moral boundaries on its use. 
   
   
   
  In How To Think About AI, Richard Susskind draws on his experience of working on AI since the early 1980s. For Susskind, balancing the benefits and threats of artificial intelligence is the defining challenge of our age. He explores the history of AI and possible scenarios for its future. His views on AI are not always conventional. He positions ChatGPT and generative AI as no more than the latest chapter in the ongoing story of AI and claims we are still at the foothills of developments. He argues that to think responsibly about the impact of AI requires us to look well beyond today's technologies, suggesting that not-yet-invented technologies will have far greater impact on us in the 2030s than the tools we have today. This leads Susskind to discuss the possibility of conscious machines, magnificent new AI-enabled virtual worlds, and the impact of AI on the evolution of biological humans.

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  How to Automate Your Life with...

  Julian Brantor

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  This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice.  
  You're busy, your inbox never stops, and every day you repeat the same tasks in Gmail, Calendar, and Docs. What if Google Gemini could quietly do most of that for you? 
  How to Automate Your Life with Google Gemini shows you, step by step, how to turn Google's AI into a practical assistant that actually gets work done—not just a chatbot that talks back. Inside, you'll learn how to set up simple automations for email replies and summaries, prep for meetings automatically, draft content faster, organize notes and documents, and even create routines that run on a schedule so you don't have to remember them. 
  You'll discover how to save hours each week by letting Gemini handle repetitive digital chores, how to connect it to the Google tools you already use every day, and how to design prompts that give you consistent, accurate results. Whether you're a solopreneur, remote professional, creator, or just someone who wants tech to make life easier, this book speaks your language and gives you fast wins. 
  If you're ready to stop doing everything manually and start letting AI carry the load, this book will show you how.

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