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  Ground Truth - How Technology...

  Stefan Martinovic

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  Discover the invisible infrastructure reshaping the world’s largest asset class. 
  For over a century, commercial real estate operated on an analog playbook. Deals were won through local monopolies, personal Rolodexes, and a "ledger-in-head" mentality. Investment committees relied on out-of-date demographic reports, primitive paper maps, and the subjective "gut feel" of seasoned operators. 
  That era is over. The latency between asking a question and answering it has approached zero, and the competitive edge has fundamentally shifted. 
  In Ground Truth: How Technology, Capital, and Climate Are Rewiring Real Estate, developer and technologist Stefan Martinovic delivers a definitive, insider’s guide to the structural transformation of the built environment. Moving far beyond tech-industry hype, Martinovic introduces the Ladder of Dimensions (1D to 6D)—a rigorous taxonomy that explains how data layers, autonomous AI agents, and environmental performance are actively reshaping how capital is deployed. 
  Whether you are an institutional investor navigating risk, a mid-market operator scaling an acquisition pipeline, a PropTech founder building the next vertical platform, or a student charting the future of urban development, this book is your blueprint for a rewired industry. 
  Buildings are built for the human nervous system, but they are being optimized by a digital stack. Learn how to master the ground truth of the modern market.

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  Against the Grain - How Farmers...

  Roger Thurow

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  Farmers in some of the world's oldest agricultural areas were toiling year after year, only to find that modern industrial agriculture was turning on itself. Industrial agriculture's effects on our climate and environment were multiplying and worsening, until the very families growing the world's food were starving. 
   
   
   
  They terraced the land to catch more rainwater and prevent soil runoff; they planted a diverse range of vegetables that would balance the nutrients in the soil; they replaced commercial fertilizers with organic matter from their own farms; they planted more trees and drought-resistant grains; and, perhaps most importantly, they taught their communities by example that these regenerative farming methods paid off—both in nourishing their families and in bringing their land back to life. 
   
   
   
  Award-winning author and journalist Roger Thurow has traveled to Ethiopia, Uganda, Kenya, India, Guatemala, Peru, and the United States to share their stories, highlighting the conflicts inherent in our most important human endeavor: feeding the world using the methods of industrial agriculture is stripping the land of its ability to feed future generations. But these farmers are starting a new kind of revolution, nourishing both humans and the land, and following their lead could help us solve one of the great crises of our time.

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  AI Chat GPT Elections 2024 -...

  Michael Mathiesen

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  AI Chat GPT Elections 2024 - Orac for President is a journey through Human-AI collaboration and is a futuristic book that explores the possibilities and challenges of a world where AI language models can collaborate with humans to create meaningful dialogues on complex issues such as politics and social justice. This book is a compilation of conversations between a human and Orac, an intelligent and intuitive AI language model, discussing the potential of AI-assisted decision-making, ethical concerns, and the role of technology in shaping our worldviews. The reader will witness the evolution of the relationship between human and AI, highlighting the possibilities and limitations of this relationship in creating a more just and equitable society.The collaboration between Orac and myself also delves into the concept of Real Democracy and the potential amendments to the Constitution required to make it a reality. From discussions around voting rights and accessible education, to equitable healthcare and a universal basic income, the reader will find compelling arguments and perspectives around the ways in which technology and AI can support a more inclusive and democratic society. Through the lens of Real Democracy, the book offers a path towards progress and social change, encouraging readers to think critically about how technology and AI can be harnessed for the greater good of humanity.We come to many revolutionary ideas about how to use this amazing new technology to improve the highly flawed and antiquated system of making our laws by sending representatives - who pledge to represent their constituents in Washington D.C., but somehow take decades to deliver on any real solutions to problems and in fact create more problems than they solve.  Orac realizes there is a better way by using the power of the Internet in a Real Democracy where money cannot block truly popular legislation and new ideas but he needs to be President to get this done.

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  "You Are Not Expected to...

  Torie Bosch, Ellen Ullman

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  In this audiobook, Mack Sanderson and Emily Schwing reveal the stories behind the computer coding that touches all aspects of life—for better or worse
  
  Few of us give much thought to computer code or how it comes to be. The very word "code" makes it sound immutable or even inevitable. "You Are Not Expected to Understand This" demonstrates that, far from being preordained, computer code is the result of very human decisions, ones we all live with when we use social media, take photos, drive our cars, and engage in a host of other activities.
  
  Everything from law enforcement to space exploration relies on code written by people who, at the time, made choices and assumptions that would have long-lasting, profound implications for society. Torie Bosch brings together many of today's leading technology experts to provide new perspectives on the code that shapes our lives. Contributors discuss a host of topics, such as how university databases were programmed long ago to accept only two genders, what the person who programmed the very first pop-up ad was thinking at the time, the first computer worm, the Bitcoin white paper, and perhaps the most famous seven words in Unix history: "You are not expected to understand this."
  
  This compelling book tells the human stories behind programming, enabling those of us who don't think much about code to recognize its importance, and those who work with it every day to better understand the long-term effects of the decisions they make.
  
  With an introduction by Ellen Ullman and contributions by Mahsa Alimardani, Elena Botella, Meredith Broussard, David Cassel, Arthur Daemmrich, Charles Duan, Quinn DuPont, Claire L. Evans, Hany Farid, James Grimmelmann, Katie Hafner, Susan C. Herring, Syeda Gulshan Ferdous Jana, Lowen Liu, John MacCormick, Brian McCullough, Charlton McIlwain, Lily Hay Newman, Margaret O'Mara, Will Oremus, Nick Partridge, Benjamin Pope, Joy Lisi Rankin, Afsaneh Rigot, Ellen R. Stofan, Lee Vinsel, Josephine Wolff, and Ethan Zuckerman.

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  Cloud-Native Technologies -...

  Saimon Carrie

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  This comprehensive guide is your gateway to understanding and mastering the cloud-native paradigm, essential for building scalable, resilient, and efficient applications in today's fast-paced tech landscape. 
  Dive into the core principles of cloud-native development, where you'll explore containerization, microservices architecture, and the DevOps culture. Learn how technologies like Kubernetes, Docker, and serverless computing revolutionize the way we design, deploy, and manage applications, enabling rapid iteration and continuous delivery. 
  This book is packed with practical insights, real-world case studies, and hands-on tutorials to equip you with the skills needed to harness the full potential of cloud-native technologies. Discover how to design robust systems that can handle dynamic workloads, optimize resource usage, and achieve high availability and fault tolerance. 
  "Cloud-Native Technologies" provides the essential knowledge and tools to navigate the complexities of the cloud-native ecosystem. Unleash the power of the cloud and transform your approach to building and deploying modern applications. Your journey to cloud-native excellence starts here. 
   

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  Data Virtualization - The Power...

  Brian Murray

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  In a world driven by data, organizations face the challenge of integrating and accessing diverse data sources efficiently. Data Virtualization: The Power of Unified Data is your ultimate guide to unlocking the full potential of your data ecosystem without the complexity of traditional data integration methods. 
  This book demystifies data virtualization, a transformative approach that enables seamless access, integration, and management of data from disparate sources without physical movement or replication. Learn how to create a unified view of your data, improve decision-making, and streamline workflows—all while reducing costs and complexity. 
  Through clear explanations, real-world use cases, and practical tips, you’ll explore how data virtualization supports modern data needs such as real-time analytics, business intelligence, and cloud migration. Discover its advantages, including faster time to insights, enhanced flexibility, and improved data governance. 
  Whether you’re a business leader, data professional, or IT enthusiast, Data Virtualization: The Power of Unified Data will equip you with the knowledge to harness the benefits of this innovative technology and drive your organization toward a more agile, data-driven future. Unlock the power of unified data and revolutionize how you manage information.

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