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This book contains the following two titles: - The Planning Fallacy: The allure of optimism has been a driving force behind humanity’s greatest achievements. It propels innovation, inspires ambition, and fosters resilience in the face of adversity. Yet, this same optimism can lead us astray, particularly when it comes to planning and executing tasks. The belief that everything will unfold as envisioned, without significant setbacks or challenges, is an enticing illusion. This overconfidence, while comforting, often masks the reality of time and resource constraints, resulting in a phenomenon known as the planning fallacy. - The Representativeness Heuristic: The representativeness heuristic is one of the most influential concepts in cognitive psychology, profoundly shaping the way individuals make judgments and decisions. First introduced by psychologists Amos Tversky and Daniel Kahneman, this heuristic explains how people often assess probabilities and likelihoods based on how closely an event or object resembles a prototype or existing mental model. While this cognitive shortcut can be useful in navigating a complex world, it also introduces biases that distort reasoning and lead to systematic errors.Ver libro
Digital design is an essential field that shapes the way we interact with technology today. It refers to the process of creating visual content and interfaces using digital tools. With the rapid advancement of technology, digital design has become an integral part of various industries, from web development and mobile applications to graphic design and user experience (UX) design. Understanding the foundations of digital design is crucial for anyone who aims to create meaningful and engaging digital experiences. The evolution of digital design tools has greatly impacted the profession. In the early days of digital design, tools like Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator were primarily used for static designs, such as graphics and layouts. However, with the rise of user-centered design principles and the need for interactivity, new tools have emerged. Programs such as Sketch, Figma, and Adobe XD are now widely used for UI/UX design, providing designers with the capability to create wireframes, prototypes, and high-fidelity designs in collaborative environments. These tools allow designers to visualize their concepts in real-time and ensure that the final product meets the users' needs and expectations. One of the most important aspects of digital design is its impact on modern technology. From the moment a user opens a website or app, they interact with a design that was carefully crafted to create a seamless and engaging experience. Digital design plays a significant role in influencing how users perceive and navigate through digital spaces. Good design enhances usability, encourages interaction, and helps users accomplish their goals efficiently. Poor design, on the other hand, can frustrate users and drive them away, making it crucial for designers to understand both the aesthetic and functional aspects of their work.Ver libro
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What is the future of food? A radical look at how the food we eat affects the humans we are. Read by Woody Harrelson. Farmacy was founded by Camilla Fayed in 2016 with the mission to serve transformational food that offers a different future. Moved by the conviction that food can speak to every major crisis facing humanity, Farmacy collaborates with an array of initiatives that support food system transformation, radical human health and the cultivation of personal sovereignty. Manifesto on the Future of Food is the first title by Farmacy Publishing. Farmacy demands a food revolution. With our bodies ailing and our mental health straining, humanity needs a radically different way of eating and farming. Tracing a path from the health of the soil to the health of human beings, Farmacy highlights how food is the connecting agent between our mental, physical and planetary wellbeing. This audio edition of Farmacy’s Manifesto on the Future of Food is a collaboration between researchers, artists and writers, analysing the interconnected topics of soil ecology, industrial agriculture, the medicinal qualities of food, the gut-brain axis and regeneration, charting a bold path towards the renewal of our civilisation. Profits from the sale of this audiobook go to the Farmacy Foundation, which invests in farms and educational initiatives that regenerate soil and empower people to transform their health.Ver libro
Human life, and how we came to be, is one of the greatest scientific and philosophical questions of our time. This compact and accessible book presents a modern view of human evolution. Written by a leading authority, it lucidly and engagingly explains not only the evolutionary process, but the technologies currently used to unravel the evolutionary past and emergence of Homo sapiens. By separating the history of palaeoanthropology from current interpretation of the human fossil record, it lays numerous misconceptions to rest, and demonstrates that human evolution has been far from the linear struggle from primitiveness to perfection that we've been led to believe. It also presents a coherent scenario for how Homo sapiens contrived to cross a formidable cognitive barrier to become an extraordinary and unprecedented thinking creature. Understanding Human Evolution is for anyone interested in the complex and tangled story of how we came to be.Ver libro
This is a book about ocean racing – a personal view of the events and an account of one of the most successful individual records ever made by a designer and skipper. In 1965 Dick Carter was a good skipper, but an unknown designer. His first design was Rabbit, which Sandy Weld helped launch, tune and race. They won the Fastnet Race in its first season and Dick Carter grew an international reputation. The Leading Edge depicts the intense competition of crews dedicated to winning and the camaraderie and enthusiasm of those who participate in this demanding sport. It is an appreciation of Dick Carter's designs and his skill as a skipper. It is also the story of the extraordinary success of his first design, Rabbit, and the next three designs he skippered: Tina, Rabbit II and Red Rooster – the latter which also won the Fastnet Race and the Admiral's Cup. Weld's racing experience provides a fascinating account that will be of considerable use to the sailor and of absorbing interest to those who follow the sport.Ver libro
