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  The Rise and Fall of the...

  Jill Lepore

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  “Lepore is our best scholar of the culture of governance. … Here she repudiates the prospect of AI as a replacement for democracy. This is the issue of our times … Lepore is the voice of sanity.”—Jaron Lanier, author of You Are Not a Gadget 
    
  “Much in history is headlong but few grand transformations have been more precipitate or more heedless than the rise of … the Artificial State,” writes Jill Lepore in this passionate account of how rule by machine has ravaged the world. Inspired by Hannah Arendt’s The Origins of Totalitarianism, which argued in 1951 that the machinery of modern life was reshaping the very fundamentals of human existence, Lepore, profoundly disturbed by the technology revolution and by the soulless inundation of artificial intelligence, unfurls a new history for our own twenty-first century.  
    
  Building on an essay in The New Yorker in 2024, Lepore’s clarion call traces our increasing dependence on and strangulation by data. Political campaigns, awash in an avalanche of fake bots, have been reduced to attention-mining algorithms, while multinational media corporations dictate public discourse, and the era of the liberal nation-state seems to be coming to a rapid end, replaced by billionaire technocrats reliant on autocracy and the tools of AI.  
    
  With Orwellian overtones, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State demonstrates how technology has corroded global democracy, leading to the destruction of both human community and capacity for self-government, creating a new form of AI government, a digital citizen’s assembly, where AI will recommend the course of action to humans in place of human-run legislatures. Especially sobering with this proliferation of “dizzying, ever-changing schemes, prophesies, and predictions” is that the Artificial State has come at the expense of the natural world, leading to catastrophic loss of wildlife habitat and biodiversity.  
    
  Deliberately alarming, The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State, despite its abundance of dire facts, is not a funeral dirge; rather, it’s an inspiring wake-up call, written in Lepore’s typically elegiac prose, which demonstrates that nothing about the Artificial State was inevitable, for it is a “government without consent, even government without humans.” It can, Lepore asserts, be dismantled. Other heinous systems, like feudalism, fascism, and slavery, have also been dismantled, but disassembly requires identifying the parts, tracing the sources. It requires telling a new history. This is the purpose of The Rise and Fall of the Artificial State.

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  The Doctor's Future - A...

  Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli

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  In The Doctor’s Future, Dr. Pietro Emanuele Garbelli tackles the transformative challenges posed by the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape, driven by artificial intelligence, robotics, and the shifting roles of doctors.  
  As healthcare professionals confront unprecedented demands, from technological advancements to changing patient expectations, the future may seem uncertain. Fortunately, the author’s Healthcare Convergence Framework provides clarity, actionable strategies, and profound insights for healthcare decision makers and doctors to survive and thrive in this new era where AI and robotics are essential. 
  Drawing on over two decades of experience in acute internal medicine and healthcare consulting, the author explores how physicians can adapt to these AI- and robotics-driven realities while preserving their core purpose: delivering high-quality patient care.  
  Through personal experience, case studies and in-depth analysis, he outlines a clear roadmap for doctors to navigate the complexities of modern healthcare and assume leadership roles in a system increasingly powered by advanced technologies. 
  Whether you are a medical thought leader, policy maker, or healthcare professional, this book equips you with the tools to face tomorrow’s challenges with confidence.

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  The 97% Swing Trade - Learn a...

  Tim Morris

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  In The 97% Swing Trade, best-selling and straightforward finance author Tim Morris unveils a highly effective swing trading strategy that boasts impressive statistics: a 17.50% annual return, an average trade duration of merely 10 days, and a 97.71% win rate. Drawing on over a decade of financial data, including multiple market corrections and the crash of 2020, Morris demonstrates the robustness and reliability of his method. 
  This strategy, remarkably simple in its application, requires no special software or complicated algorithms. All the necessary tools are freely available online, ensuring that anyone can implement the strategy with ease. The core of Morris's technique involves using the free website FinViz to quickly identify eligible stocks. This process takes less than five minutes. Following this, the strategy involves placing an order and, once executed, selling at a precise exit point specified by Morris. 
  Unlike other trading strategies that might demand hours of research and setup, "The 97% Swing Trade" limits its scope to a select few stocks, streamlining the selection process significantly. Morris not only outlines the operational mechanics of the trade but also provides detailed charts, trading examples, and comprehensive statistics to enrich the reader's understanding. He meticulously details the exact entry and exit points, along with recommendations for setting stop losses, ensuring that traders can follow the strategy with confidence and clarity. 
  For those weary of complicated or ineffective trading strategies, The 97% Swing Trade offers a refreshing, data-backed, and straightforward approach that promises not only ease of use but also effectiveness. Ready to transform your trading approach with a strategy that actually works? Start mastering the art of swing trading with Tim Morris's expert guidance and pick up your copy now!

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  Consciousness - How Our Brains...

  John Parrington

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  What is the material basis of the thoughts that occur inside our heads? 
   
  Where do imaginative, creative, or spiritual thoughts come from - can these really be the product of nerve impulses in the brain? And is the human mind radically different from that of other species, or is our uniqueness more superficial than real? 
   
  In this audiobook, Oxford biologist John Parrington proposes a radical new theory of human consciousness, arguing that a qualitative leap in consciousness occurred during human evolution as language and tool use transformed our brains. Rejecting outdated views of the brain as a hard-wired circuit diagram, he draws on the latest insights from neuroscience to show that meaning is created within our heads through a dynamic interaction of oscillating brain waves. 
   
  This new model of consciousness not only provides a material basis of our innermost thoughts but also explains why the mind can sometimes go wrong, causing deep mental distress.

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  Quantum Decision Making :...

  Ecnal Ver

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  Quantum Decision Making 
  The Science of Better Choices 
  Discover the Power of Choice 
  Every day you face choices that shape your life. Some are small and some are life-changing. But what if you could learn a way of making decisions that not only brings clarity but also opens new doors to success and happiness? Quantum Decision Making reveals how the hidden rules of the universe can guide you toward smarter, braver, and more rewarding choices. 
  The Science Made Simple 
  Quantum science may sound complicated, but at its heart it is about possibility. It shows us that nothing is truly fixed until we choose. This audiobook explains how your thoughts and focus influence the outcomes you experience. By using simple stories and easy-to-understand ideas, you will see how to shift your perspective and tap into the endless potential around you. 
  Tools You Can Use Right Away 
  Inside this audiobook you will discover how to: 
  + Break free from old habits that keep you stuck. 
  +  Focus your attention so you create the outcomes you really want. 
  +  See new opportunities where you once felt limited. 
  +  Take small steps that create powerful results. 
  +  Make choices with more confidence, clarity, and courage. 
  A Journey of Transformation 
  This audiobook is not about making perfect decisions. It is about learning to see each choice as a chance to shape your future. You will explore the science of awareness, the power of focus, and the freedom that comes from stepping outside old patterns. 
  Why This Audiobook Matters 
  If you are ready to stop repeating the same mistakes, if you want to feel more confident and open to new opportunities, Quantum Decision Making is for you. Whether you are making choices in work, relationships, or personal growth, the lessons inside will give you the tools to change your life. 
  Step into the science of possibility. Learn to make better choices. Create the future you deserve.

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  Magick for All Seasons - A...

  Marla Brooks

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  “Marla Brooks has crafted a down-to-earth collection of Witch Wisdom. The inclusion of Great-Grandma Sophie’s witchy tips adds a charming touch, making the reader feel as though they are receiving teachings from a trusted elder.” —Jason Miller, author of Consorting with Spirits and other works   Explore the seasons of the witch by way of magickal spells and practices for each turn of the Wheel of the Year. Magick for All Seasons offers a fresh approach to a lifestyle that focuses on mind, body, and spirit in the nature-based way that our ancestors practiced throughout the ages.   Each season is marked by a series of holy days, or sabbats, to honor the qualities of each time of the year, life’s lessons as revealed through nature, and our relationship with the god and goddess. These holy days are divided into Greater Sabbats and Lesser Sabbats which reflect the themes of birth, death, and rebirth. The spokes of the Wheel are comprised of the four Greater and four Lesser Sabbats.  “The biggest takeaway from the Wheel of the Year is that your life will ebb and flow just as plants drop their seeds, grow, lose their leaves, die in winter, and grow back again. Your life experiences all of the seasons in the human way.” —from the foreword by Lorriane Anderson   Starting with Samhain, author Marla Brooks, an experienced and longtime magickal practitioner, explores the eight Wiccan and Pagan sabbats that comprise the traditional Wheel of the Year. She incorporates original spells, recipes, incantations, meditations, and more that enhance the magick of each season. Each sabbat is detailed with information on the symbolism, activities, tools, incense, and gemstones used, along with specific workings and exercises.

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