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  No Country for Old Age -...

  Mischa Honeck

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  Since the birth of their nation, Americans have acted on the belief that theirs was a land of youth, a place destined to offer a fresh start to an aging world. No Country for Old Age tells this story from the founding period to our present moment, but not without exposing its darker side: rejuvenation has often bred grand expectations that end in division and despair. 
   
   
   
  Mischa Honeck reveals how Americans of diverse backgrounds have sought not only to feel and look younger but also to breathe new life into their communities. Whether marching under the banners of science, public health, sexual liberation, physical fitness, nation-building, or world peace, these youth seekers have tended to paint their ventures in utopian colors. However, from the founders to today's Silicon Valley elites, anti-aging ventures have repeatedly magnified social inequalities, often projecting visions of society that have been unmistakably classist, racist, misogynist, and ageist. Today we are experiencing rejuvenation's Janus-faced legacy: As transhumanists rhapsodize about cyber-enhancing human bodies, ghastly pandemics, old-age poverty, and shrinking life expectancies are poised to become the new normal for many twenty-first-century Americans.

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  Tranquil Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 - 8...

  Sleeptime Publications

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  Two worlds. One night of deep, natural sleep. 
  Do you lie in bed exhausted, but your mind just won’t stop spinning? Have playlists, apps, and white noise machines failed to quiet the noise in your head? 
  Tranquil Sleep Sounds 2 in 1 blends the serene beauty of Japanese Zen gardens with the grounding echoes of ancient caves—giving you a full 8-hour journey through stillness, calm, and deep rest. Let the soft chimes of temple bells, the rustle of bamboo, the trickle of distant water, and the slow drip of underground caverns guide you into the most peaceful sleep you've had in ages. 
  Whether you're craving spiritual calm or primal stillness, this dual soundscape wraps your body and mind in nature’s most soothing frequencies. 
  Inside, you’ll get:🌿 4 Hours of Japanese Zen – Temple bells, flowing streams, bamboo creaks, and distant birds🌌 4 Hours of Cave Ambience – Echoing drips, hollow winds, and underground water🧘 Mindful Narration Every 15 Minutes – Gentle spoken prompts to slow your breath and quiet your thoughts🌙 Designed for Sleep, Meditation, or Stress Relief – Ideal for bedtime, power naps, or anxiety relief🎧 8 Hours of Seamless Playback – No loops, no harsh cuts—just one continuous, immersive experience💮 A Journey Through Two Sound Worlds – From Zen gardens above to ancient caves below, you’ll be carried into total stillness 
  You don’t need to meditate, focus, or do anything at all. Just press play, lie down, and let your body remember what deep rest feels like. 
  Listen now and fall asleep to the most peaceful night nature can offer.

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  Swaying Palms and Ocean Waves -...

  Greg Cetus

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  This recording invites you into a serene coastal escape where the gentle rustle of palms dances in harmony with the rhythmic lull of distant ocean waves. This soothing auditory experience is crafted to enhance mindfulness and introspection, creating an ambiance of peace that encourages deep reflection. Let the calming sounds of nature transport you to a tranquil space, perfect for unwinding and centering the mind.

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  Alien Earths - The New Science...

  Dr. Lisa Kaltenegger

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  This program features an introduction and epilogue read by the author. "In the grand tradition of Carl Sagan and Neil deGrasse Tyson, we now have a new tour guide to the cosmos."―Charles Cockell, Professor of Astrobiology, University of Edinburgh"Absorbing, informative, and entertaining."―Kirkus (Starred Review)“[Dr. Lisa] Kaltenegger's accessible scholarship and [Cassandra] Campbell's grounded performance encourage listeners to gaze skyward and wonder.”—AudioFileRiveting and timely, a look at the research that is transforming our understanding of the cosmos in the quest to discover whether we are alone.For thousands of years, humans have wondered whether we're alone in the cosmos. Now, for the first time, we have the technology to investigate. But once you look for life elsewhere, you realize it is not so simple. How do you find it over cosmic distances? What actually is life? As founding director of Cornell University's Carl Sagan Institute, astrophysicist Lisa Kaltenegger has built a team of tenacious scientists from many disciplines to create a specialized toolkit to find life on faraway worlds. In Alien Earths, she demonstrates how we can use our homeworld as a Rosetta Stone, creatively analyzing Earth's history and its astonishing biosphere to inform this search. With infectious enthusiasm, she takes us on an eye-opening journey to the most unusual exoplanets that have shaken our worldview - planets covered in oceans of lava, lonely wanderers lost in space, and others with more than one sun in their sky! And the best contenders for Alien Earths. We also see the imagined worlds of science fiction and how close they come to reality. With the James Webb Space Telescope and Dr. Kaltenegger’s pioneering work, she shows that we live in an incredible new epoch of exploration. As our witty and knowledgeable tour guide, Dr. Kaltenegger shows how we discover not merely new continents, like the explorers of old, but whole new worlds circling other stars and how we could spot life there. Worlds from where aliens may even be gazing back at us. What if we're not alone?A Macmillan Audio production from St. Martin’s Press.

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  Augmented Reality and Virtual...

  Craig Dames

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  Augmented Reality (AR) and Virtual Reality (VR) have transformed the way we interact with digital environments, offering immersive experiences that blend the real and virtual worlds. While both technologies enhance perception, they do so in fundamentally different ways. AR overlays digital elements onto the real world, enriching reality with interactive, computer-generated enhancements. VR, on the other hand, creates fully immersive digital environments, transporting users into a completely virtual space where physical surroundings disappear. 
  The evolution of AR and VR has been a fascinating journey, driven by advancements in computing power, graphics rendering, and sensor technology. Early experiments in virtual reality can be traced back to the 1960s, with devices like the Sensorama and the first head-mounted displays. However, it wasn’t until the 2010s that VR technology became widely accessible, thanks to companies like Oculus, HTC, and Sony. AR’s development followed a different trajectory, gaining mainstream attention with mobile applications like Pokémon GO and smart glasses designed for enterprise use. 
  One of the key distinctions between AR and VR is their method of user interaction. AR enhances real-world experiences without replacing them, allowing users to see both physical and digital elements simultaneously. This has led to widespread adoption in fields such as retail, education, and healthcare. VR, in contrast, immerses users in entirely synthetic environments, making it ideal for gaming, training simulations, and remote collaboration. The level of immersion is influenced by factors such as display resolution, field of view, motion tracking, and haptic feedback, all of which contribute to a sense of presence within a virtual space.

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  Healing Psychedelics -...

  Micah Stover, MD Craig Heacock

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  Psychedelics are showing great promise as a new way to heal trauma and improve emotional wellness. Studies reveal that they can be effective in reducing PTSD, anxiety, and depression symptoms, even in cases that are resistant to other treatments. Stover offers a comprehensive and informative guide for both professionals and patients who are interested in learning more about psychedelic-assisted therapy. 
   
   
    
  Each chapter reveals a vignette taken directly from the psychedelic space that shows the medicines (medium and macro-doses of MDMA, psilocybin, ketamine, and cannabis), why they were chosen, and the process used for transformation during the sessions. Stover weaves in wisdom from indigenous and Mexican healers and practitioners with application exercises, writing prompts, and journal entries to deepen the listener's healing journey. These exercises are applicable to all listeners, whether you are working on your own or with a therapist. 
   
   
    
  Healing Psychedelics shows the complete process, enabling the listener to safely unlock the power of psychedelics to heal trauma and transform their life for a brighter future.

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