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  Charles Babbage and Alan Turing:...

  Editors Charles River

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  Today, the world is in the midst of the transformative and ever-developing Digital Age, otherwise referred to as the “Age of Information.” It has been an unprecedented, remarkable, and explosive era marked by social media and computer-generated imagery (and with it, deep fakes), among other novel, previously unimaginable concepts. The bulky monitors and blocky towers of personal computers and laptops, which were once upon a time considered fashionable, futuristic contraptions, have since been replaced with a sleek and stylish array – both multi-functional and specialized – of aerodynamic, minimalistic devices, ranging from smartphones and tablets to lightweight laptops and full-fledged gaming set-ups packed with powerhouse processors. 
  While many are familiar with those facts, and a recent movie revived interest in Alan Turing’s achievements with computing during World War II, it was Charles Babbage who was the first to conceive the notion of a programmable and automatic universal computer, which, on top of its ability to calculate any mathematical equation at an unmatched speed, could also be used for a seemingly infinite number of other applications. In other words, he envisioned the precursor to the modern computer. 
  Given that he was the one who envisioned a concept so momentous that it ultimately led to the creation of what is now considered the world's first computer, many might be mistaken for thinking Alan Turing was the kind of suave, pipe-puffing dandy that many might associate with such a grand and futuristic idea. In reality, he was nothing of the sort. Turing was hardly the kind of two-dimensional, stereotypically bookish character whose light bulb suddenly went off during an experiment binge either. On the contrary, Alan was a gauche and grief-stricken 17-year-old schoolboy who would channel all the pain and confusion from his poignant heartbreak into his tireless research, paving the path for the deeply transformative Computer Age.

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  Electricity Storage and...

  International Renewable Energy...

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  This study shows that battery electricity storage systems offer enormous deployment and cost-reduction potential. By 2030, total installed costs could fall between 50% and 60% (and battery cell costs by even more), driven by optimisation of manufacturing facilities, combined with better combinations and reduced use of materials.

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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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  Augmenting Intelligence - The...

  Raï

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  "Augmenting Intelligence: The Synergy between Artificial Intelligence and Intelligence Augmentation" by Raï is an enlightening journey that illuminates the dynamic relationship between Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Intelligence Augmentation (IA). This comprehensive guide embarks upon a journey of understanding, exploring how AI and IA, two distinct yet interconnected spheres, harmonize to pave the way for a promising future. Raï leads readers through a rich timeline, marking the historical significance of AI and IA, their profound impact on society, the workforce, and more specifically, the healthcare sector. The book delves into the unique blend of AI's power of autonomy and IA's potential to boost human intellect, providing a balanced view of their synergy. Rich with real-life case studies, in-depth research, and human-centric narratives, this book presents a detailed examination of the ethical dilemmas and regulatory challenges posed by AI and IA. Join Raï as he navigates this complex landscape, offering readers an insightful look into the future of these transformative technologies.

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  The Hypnosis Code - Unlocking...

  Julie Sulter

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  What if you could confidently guide others into deep transformation using clinical hypnosis? 
  In The Hypnosis Code, you’ll gain a structured, step-by-step approach to mastering hypnosis within a professional framework. Whether you’re an aspiring hypnotherapist, an experienced practitioner, or a coach looking to deepen your impact, this book gives you the tools to work effectively, ethically, and strategically. 
  Inside, you’ll learn how to:Work within a clinical hypnosis framework for professional successPrepare and deliver effective hypnosis sessions with confidenceMonitor, evaluate, and refine interventions for better client outcomesApply strategic psychotherapy techniques to enhance your practiceDevelop your skills while maintaining ethical and legal standards 
  This isn’t just theory—it’s a practical guide packed with real-world strategies to help you create meaningful, lasting change for your clients. If you’re ready to elevate your hypnosis practice and take your skills to the next level, this book is your roadmap. 
  Download the companion script handout here: https://www.coachinghypnosis.net/companion-script-handout-the-hypnosis-code

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  In Search of an Ecological...

  Ezio Cordella Costa

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  One of the differentiating factors of our present is the increased environmental awareness. However, this has not yet been converted into social, economic and law systems that reveal the multiple challenges that are imposed on us. The destructive impulse of the dominant ideologies in the twentieth century maintains the hegemony of their spaces, barely trying to adapt itself into a new reality that surpasses them.
  
  Meanwhile in 1972 we believed there was a marked environmental degradation, in 2022 we recognize that we are in the middle of the sixth mass extinction of the species, the earth temperature has already increased in more than one degree Celsius and a significant percent of the planet's sweet water is contaminated. If the Constitution that Chile is planning to write and set in force in the years to come, wants to capture the logic of our times, it is essential that it sets as something basic, the environmental conditions where the legal-political communities, constituted by the chileans communities, are going to develop.
  
  This book explores the details of the "Ecological Constitution" concept, that refers to the provisions that have to be contained in a Constitution in a transversal way and that, setting the environmental protection as a central axis of the social organization, attempts to harmonize the social and nature activities.
  
  The new Constitution of Chile won't change everything, but it can constitute a first fundamental base on that change. This book is an invitation to dream with that possibility and reflect on the different ways that the Constitution can take us in that direction. The systematic changes are urgent and we are in the position to begin with them.
  
  Ezio Costa Cordella

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