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  Ignorance and Bliss - On Wanting...

  Mark Lilla

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  A dazzling exploration of our wish to remain innocent and ignorant—and its consequences. 
   
   
   
  Aristotle claimed that "all human beings want to know." Our own experience proves that all human beings also want not to know. Today, centuries after the Enlightenment, mesmerized crowds still follow preposterous prophets, irrational rumors trigger fanatical acts, and magical thinking crowds out common sense and expertise. Why is this? Where does this will to ignorance come from, and how does it continue to shape our lives? 
   
   
   
  In Ignorance and Bliss, the acclaimed essayist and historian of ideas Mark Lilla offers an absorbing psychological diagnosis of the human will not to know. With erudition and brio, Lilla ranges from the Book of Genesis and Plato's dialogues to Sufi parables and Sigmund Freud, revealing the paradoxes of hiding truth from ourselves. He also exposes the fantasies this impulse lead us to entertain—the illusion that the ecstasies of prophets, mystics, and holy fools offer access to esoteric truths; the illusion of children's lamb-like innocence; and the nostalgic illusion of recapturing the glories of vanished and allegedly purer civilizations. The result is a highly original meditation that invites listeners to consider their own deep-seated impulses and taboos.

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  Challenger and Columbia: The...

  Editors Charles River

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  In the decades after the Apollo program, American space shuttles flew over 130 missions and successfully completed over 98% of them, but unfortunately, the two most famous missions were the ones that ended tragically aboard the Challenger and Columbia.  
  The Space Shuttle Challenger was the most heavily used space shuttle in the three years it was operational, carrying the first minority astronaut and woman astronaut into space. Challenger was also the first space shuttle to complete a landing at night. 
  On the morning of January 28, 1986, the Space Shuttle Challenger launched for the 10th time, beginning mission STS-51-L. Space shuttles had already successfully completed 24 missions, and no American spacecraft had ever failed to reach orbit during an official mission. On this mission, the Challenger was carrying a satellite for the Tracking and Data Relay Satellites system, which was to be deployed in orbit. Ascent seemed to be going normally during the first minute, but about 75 seconds into the ascent, a plastic O-ring used to seal a joint in one of the solid rocket boosters failed, causing a breach of hot gas. That gas spread to the other rocket booster and the external fuel tank, causing an explosion. When the spectators saw the explosion, many of them started cheering, unaware of what was really happening.  
  The notorious date of the Challenger disaster was commemorated by the crew of the Columbia while they were in space in 2003, and a few days later, on February 1, the Columbia was due to land at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida at 09:16. Only a few members of the press were present to watch the landing - this was, after all, supposed to be a routine return from a routine mission, the 113th for the shuttle program and the 28th for Columbia, one of the oldest Space Shuttles.

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  AI In Education For A+ Success -...

  M. D. Hooper

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  Discover the transformative power of AI in education: Enhance your teaching practices and inspire your students, even if you're not tech-savvy!It has become clear that our future classrooms will be shaped by AI, but for many educators, parents and students, this exciting change brings big questions and challenges.This comprehensive guide navigates the complexities of AI in education, equipping educators with practical strategies, real-world applications, and ethical considerations. Imagine yourself as a tech-savvy, innovative educator, transforming your students' learning experience with the positive power of Artificial Intelligence.Here's a peek of what you'll explore within this revolutionary book:* Step-by-step roadmap to seamlessly integrate AI into your existing curriculum, tailored to different age groups and subjects* Proven strategies to personalize learning for each student using AI* Exploration of ethical considerations and data privacy in AI use, with practical recommendations* Tips to overcome common technical hitches and get reliable support when you need it* Ideas to engage parents and the wider community in the value of AI assisted education* Inspirational case studies showcasing successful AI integration in diverse educational settings* Detailed discussion of how AI can assist with classroom management and administrative tasks* Cost-effective suggestions to help you implement AI tools in budget-constrained educational environments* Expert advice on how to foster student engagement with AI learning tools* Forecasts on the future of job markets and how AI can prepare your students* Methods to stay abreast of rapid AI advancements* Guidance on navigating the risks and challenges of AI in education and strategies to mitigate them* How AI can help students with special needs - the tools and the approach* Attention-grabbing techniques to assist with keeping up with rapid advancements of AI technology...and so much more!

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  Becoming Autism Friendly - A...

  Rosalyn Roy

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  In an obscure town on the edge of the North Atlantic, two women formed a community group that developed simple, practical changes to make sports, education and medical care more inclusive and accessible for children with autism and other sensory disorders. Initially envisioned as a small support group for families and caregivers, Autism Involves Me (AIM) slowly transformed the entire Southwest coast of Newfoundland and Labrador. Its volunteers raised autism awareness, launched Canada's first autism-friendly hotel, developed strategic small business partnerships, and taught schools and even a local hospital how to better meet the every day needs of people on the autism spectrum or living with other sensory issues. 
  Because of their pioneering efforts, AIM has become a world leader in adaption and inclusion, and prompted media recognition of Channel-Port aux Basques as the most autism-friendly town in Canada. AIM's work is not only inspiring, it also serves as a practical community model for others to follow. 
  This guidebook recounts the experiences of volunteers and families, and also offers practical advice and key insights that prove including people with disabilities does not have to be difficult or expensive.

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  Wicked Pittsburgh

  Richard Gazarik

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  Join author Richard Gazarik as he reveals the wicked history of the Steel City. 
   
   
   
  Muckraking journalist Walter Liggett dubbed Pittsburgh the "Metropolis of Corruption" in 1930 when he reported the city had more vice per square foot than New York, Detroit, Cleveland, or Boston. Decades earlier, the Magee-Flinn political machine ruled public officials, and crooked police helped racketeers protect brothels and gambling dens. Mayor (later Governor) David Lawrence was indicted several times for graft but acquitted each time. Even Pittsburgh Steelers founder Art Rooney Sr. colluded with gangsters, according to FBI reports.

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  A Treatise of Human Nature Book 2

  David Hume

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  David Hume's "A Treatise of Human Nature" is a monumental work that reshapes the landscape of philosophy by examining the foundations of human understanding. Through astute analysis, Hume investigates the nature of cognition, emotion, and morality, introducing the revolutionary concept of empiricism—that all knowledge stems from sensory experience. This treatise challenges traditional thought, questioning the limits of reason and the essence of human experience, influencing generations to come.

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