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  The AI Mirror - How to Reclaim...

  Shannon Vallor

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  For many, technology offers hope for the future—that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in which human limits and frailties are finally overcome—not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies reproduce the past. Forged from oceans of our data into immensely powerful but flawed mirrors, they reflect the same errors, biases, and failures of wisdom that we strive to escape. Our new digital mirrors point backward. They show only where the data say that we have already been, never where we might venture together for the first time. 
   
   
   
  To meet today's grave challenges to our species and our planet, we will need something new from AI, and from ourselves. 
   
   
   
  Shannon Vallor makes a wide-ranging, prophetic, and philosophical case for what AI could be: a way to reclaim our human potential for moral and intellectual growth, rather than lose ourselves in mirrors of the past. Rejecting prophecies of doom, she encourages us to pursue technology that helps us recover our sense of the possible, and with it the confidence and courage to repair a broken world. Vallor calls us to rethink what AI is and can be, and what we want to be with it.

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  The Great River - The Making and...

  Boyce Upholt

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  A sweeping history of the Mississippi River—and the centuries of human meddling that have transformed both it and America. 
   
   
   
  Over thousands of years, the Mississippi watershed was home to millions of Indigenous people who regarded "the great river" with awe and respect, adorning its banks with astonishing spiritual earthworks. But European settlers and American pioneers had a different vision: the river was a foe to conquer. In this landmark work of natural history, Boyce Upholt tells the epic story of human attempts to own and contain the Mississippi River, from Thomas Jefferson's expansionist land hunger through today's era of environmental concern. He reveals how an ambitious and sometimes contentious program of engineering—government-built levees, jetties, dikes, and dams—has not only damaged once-vibrant ecosystems, but may not work much longer, and explores how scientists are scrambling to restore what's been lost. Rich and powerful, The Great River delivers a startling account of what happens when we try to fight against nature instead of acknowledging and embracing its power.

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  The Carbon Footprint of Everything

  Mike Berners-Lee

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  ● Calculate your carbon footprint: with an item-by-item breakdown. 
   
   
   
  ● Meet your company's carbon goals: using the latest research. 
   
   
   
  ● COVID-19 and the carbon battle: understand the new global supply chain. 
   
   
   
  The Carbon Footprint of Everything breaks items down by the amount of carbon they produce, creating a calorie guide for the carbon-conscious. With engaging writing, leading carbon expert Mike Berners-Lee shares new carbon calculations based on recent research. He considers the impact of the pandemic on the carbon battle—especially the embattled global supply chain—and adds items we didn't consider a decade ago, like bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies. 
   
   
   
  Supported by solid research, cross-referenced with other expert sources, and written with Berners-Lee's trademark sense of humor, The Carbon Footprint of Everything should be on everyone's bookshelf. 
   
   
   
  The Carbon Footprint of Everything is an extensively revised and updated edition of How Bad Are Bananas.

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  The Ocean - the book you need to...

  Sturla Henriksen

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  The Ocean by Sturla Henriksen is a compelling exploration of the ocean's profound influence on human history, contemporary society, and the critical role it plays in addressing existential challenges.

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  AR and VR Technology Explained -...

  Johnny Nelson

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  Step into the future with AR and VR Technology Explained: A Beginner’s Guide to Immersive Tech, Virtual Reality, and Augmented Reality—the ultimate starting point for anyone curious about the groundbreaking technologies transforming the way we work, learn, play, and connect. Whether you're a student, creator, entrepreneur, or simply tech-curious, this audiobook delivers a clear and engaging introduction to the world of immersive experiences. 
  Explore the fundamentals of augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) without any confusing jargon or technical overload. Learn how AR overlays digital information onto the real world and how VR creates fully simulated environments that transport users to new realms. Understand the key hardware, software, and platforms powering these technologies—from headsets and mobile apps to cutting-edge AR glasses and metaverse-ready systems. 
  This audiobook breaks down real-world applications across industries like gaming, healthcare, education, architecture, training, marketing, and remote collaboration. Discover how immersive tech is being used to perform remote surgeries, train astronauts, teach students through virtual field trips, and create entirely new art forms and experiences. You’ll also gain insight into the ethical, social, and economic implications of a rapidly evolving digital frontier. 
  Backed by real examples and future-facing insights, AR and VR Technology Explained is perfect for beginners who want to grasp how immersive technologies work and why they matter. As augmented and virtual reality continue to shape our world, now is the time to get ahead of the curve. 
  No prior experience required—just curiosity, imagination, and a willingness to explore what’s next.

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  Teen Little Black Book -...

  Patrice M Foster

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  Are You Worried About Your Teen’s Critical Life, Your Weakening Relationship With Them And Their Increasing Vulnerability To The Damaging Effects Of Modern Technology? This Book Is Here To Help You Take That Burden Away!  
  Have you always desired to improve your relationship with your teenage child by understanding them, acquainting yourself with how they think and their world in general; be able to protect and assist them survive the modern technological world with countless risks, but you don’t even have the slightest idea where to start? 
  Then keep reading… 
  Are you sick and tired of worrying about being clueless about how to handle the growing rift between you and your teenage child, amid the rising risk of cyber insecurity? 
  Have you tried creating conversations to understand them, researching on what could be going on with them or seeking parental advice to improve your situation but none of them seemed to help? 
  Do you finally want to say goodbye to being in the dark about your child’s life discover something which works for you? 
  If so, then you’ve come to the right place. 
  You see, being in touch with your growing child’s life, and understanding everything that’s going on in their minds and life, and being assured of their well-being doesn’t have to be difficult- even if you think your teenage child is a little different. 
  In fact, it’s easier than you think. 
  An article in Live Science asserts that parents can be able to decode the behavior and attitudes of their teenage kids and assist them by understanding how their brain works, as well as how it controls their desires and habits.

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