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  Relationships 50 - How AI VR and...

  Elyakim Kislev

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  Technology is our new life partner. No longer confined to the sidelines, new interactive technologies like AI therapists, avatar friends, and robot assistants are ready to transform technology's role from basic tools of convenience to intimate elements of our social and emotional lives. 
   
    
   
  Blending science, sociology, history, and psychology, Relationships 5.0 asks how recent technological developments cause us to think differently about our family lives, love affairs, and emotional needs. It argues that we are currently living through a technological paradigm shift similar in magnitude to the preceding agricultural, industrial, and informational revolutions in human history. Thanks to the convergence of the cognitive revolution (AI), the sensorial revolution (VR and AR), and the physical revolution (robots), technology can now fulfill emotional, intellectual, and physical needs that have until now been met by other humans. 
   
   
   
  While many are still wary of human-technology companionship, Relationships 5.0 reveals that these novel interactions aren't as risky as we'd once thought, but can instead make our social and emotional lives richer and more diverse. Still, we must ask: What will the age of Relationships 5.0 look like? How should we prepare for such an age? Who might already be ready to embrace these changes, and why?

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  Destructive Artificial...

  Marcus Klein

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  Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as one of the most transformative forces of the 21st century, revolutionizing industries, economies, and even societies. Its capabilities have extended far beyond the realm of science fiction, introducing tools that can analyze vast amounts of data, predict outcomes, and perform tasks with unprecedented efficiency. Yet, as with any powerful technology, the rapid development of AI also raises profound ethical, social, and economic questions, creating a paradox that we must carefully navigate. 
    
  At its core, AI is a reflection of human ambition: the desire to push the boundaries of what is possible and to solve complex problems that were once beyond our reach. From self-driving cars to medical diagnosis systems, AI has the potential to greatly enhance human life. In healthcare, for example, AI is helping doctors diagnose diseases with greater accuracy, while in education, personalized learning systems are adapting to the needs of individual students. AI can streamline processes, optimize productivity, and unlock innovations that would have seemed impossible just decades ago. 
    
  However, as AI becomes more integrated into daily life, the darker aspects of its potential also come to the forefront. The very features that make AI so useful—its ability to process data at speeds far exceeding human capacity—also pose risks. One of the most pressing concerns is privacy. With AI's increasing ability to collect and analyze vast amounts of personal data, questions arise about who owns this data and how it is being used. From facial recognition technologies to predictive algorithms, AI systems can potentially infringe on our privacy and autonomy in ways that were previously unimaginable.

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  Discover the Oldest Living...

  John Harpoon

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  The search for the world’s oldest living organism has captivated scientists, explorers, and nature enthusiasts for centuries. We live on a planet rich with ancient life forms, many of which have endured through cataclysmic events and the passage of millennia. Some of these life forms are not only ancient but also incredibly resilient, surviving in ways that defy our understanding of biology and time itself. Yet, despite our advances in science, there remains a mystery at the heart of this search: which organism can truly lay claim to being the oldest? 
    
  In this journey through time, we will explore some of the most remarkable organisms that have existed on Earth for thousands, even millions, of years. From the towering bristlecone pines of North America, some of which are thought to be more than 5,000 years old, to the sprawling Pando colony of aspen trees in Utah, whose root system has been alive for over 80,000 years, these living beings challenge our concepts of life and death. While each of these organisms may appear different on the surface, they share a unique ability to survive for much longer than the average lifespan of most creatures. 
    
  Understanding the oldest living organisms is not just about marvelling at their age; it is about unlocking the secrets they hold. How do these organisms defy aging and decay? What survival strategies have they developed over the eons? And perhaps most importantly, what can we learn from their resilience that could help us navigate the challenges of our rapidly changing world?

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  Mastering RESTful API...

  Nitin Gurbani

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  Master the Art of Building Scalable and Secure REST APIs with GO
  Book Description
  RESTful APIs are the backbone of modern web and mobile applications, enabling seamless communication between systems. As businesses demand scalable, high-performance, and secure APIs, mastering Go—a fast, efficient, and concurrency-friendly language—has become a game-changer for developers.
  Mastering RESTful API Development with Go is your complete guide to building robust, production-ready APIs. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced developer, this book equips you with everything needed to design, develop, and deploy RESTful APIs with Go’s simplicity and power.
  Start with the fundamentals of REST API architecture, including HTTP requests, responses, and status codes. Dive deep into Go’s syntax, understand its strengths for API development, and implement authentication, security best practices, and database integration.
  Go beyond REST by exploring gRPC, GraphQL, and API gateways for scalable microservices. Learn how to optimize API performance, leverage cloud technologies, and handle real-time data with WebSockets.
  In today’s competitive job market, Go expertise in API development gives you an edge. With hands-on examples, best practices, and production-ready solutions, this book ensures you stay ahead. Don’t fall behind—master RESTful APIs with Go and future-proof your career!
  Table of Contents
  1. Introduction to REST APIs and Go
  2. Setting Up the Go Development Environment
  3. Go Syntax and Concepts for API Development
  4. Handling HTTP Requests and Responses
  5. Building High-Performance APIs with gRPC and Protocol Buffers
  6. Introduction to GraphQL and Implementation in Go
  7. RESTful APIs or gRPC for Microservices
  8. API Gateway and Scaling
  9. Deploying HTTP Server
  10. Advanced File Handling and Real-time Communication       
  
  Index

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  Whispers of the Marsh - Water...

  Greg Cetus

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  In a lush coastal wetland bordered by coniferous forest, gentle trickles of flowing water weave through marsh grasses, creating a soft, ever-changing rhythm. The lively chorus of Pacific Chorus Frogs fills the air with bubbling calls, while a diverse ensemble of birds brings vibrant life to the soundscape—Pacific Wrens trill from hidden perches, American Robins sing with clear exuberance, Band-tailed Pigeons coo distantly, and tiny Golden-crowned Kinglets flit about with sharp calls. Hutton’s Vireos add subtle melody to the mix, all within a dynamic acoustic space that shifts with the breeze and water movement. This immersive recording captures the rich biodiversity of a thriving wetland habitat, offering listeners a peaceful escape into nature’s delicate symphony—perfect for relaxation, study, or reconnecting with the wild serenity of freshwater marshlands.

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  What We Can Do - A Climate...

  Charlie Sellars

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  In this radically optimistic climate change book, find yourself empowered to achieve sustainable living across every facet of your life—the personal, the professional, and the political. 
    
  “Never has decisive action on climate and environment been more important. This book will help citizens understand that while no one can do everything, everyone can do something—and offers a myriad of ways they can get started too.” —Dr. Trista Patterson, Time100 Climate Leader, 2023, and co-founder of Playing for the Planet 
    
  Charlie Sellars pulls insight from his experience as a director of sustainability at Microsoft, which has underlined its commitment to be a green business with a pledge to become carbon negative, water positive, and zero waste by 2030 while protecting ecosystems. He also serves on the governing body of the iMasons Climate Accord, an industry coalition united to decarbonize digital infrastructure. 
    
  Inside this sustainable living book, you will learn how to: 
   - Harness environmental science to make more sustainable decisions using the “Make It, Move It, Lose It, Use It” impact framework. 
   - Turn your job into a sustainability job, no matter what you do for a living. 
   - Unleash the power of your voice at the ballot box and in your local community. 
    
  This refreshingly optimistic environmental book for adults and recent graduates makes for a great climate change gift, like Hannah Ritchie’s Not the End of the World and Katharine Hayhoe’s Saving Us. 
     
  Nobody can do everything, but everybody can do something. It’s not too late to defeat the climate crisis, and What We Can Do will show you how. 
  “What We Can Do brings cutting-edge sustainability techniques used by chief sustainability officers into the hands and context of everyday individuals. The result? A book that finally empowers readers to maximize their impact across every facet of their lives” —Ann Tracy, chief sustainability officer, Colgate-Palmolive

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