Higher Intelligence

Congressman and Chairman of the Committee on Homeland Security, Michael McCaul, has spent years in Washington watching the administration turn a blind eye to the most pressing possible threats to the country. Now, in Failures of Imagination, McCaul turns away from the over-sensationalized, unrealistic fears circulated through the media in order to expose the most legitimate and looming national security threats, which have long been swept under the rug by the administration.

Modern society moves at an incredible speed. If you’re not careful, it is easy to feel like you are falling behind while your friends, coworkers, and close family seem to be learning and growing. Perhaps you have always struggled to read quickly, which has put you off reading and educating yourself. Or maybe you can read quickly but struggle to comprehend much of the content you consume and therefore struggle to retain it. Well, not for much longer! Modern Speed Reading is a must-read for anyone interested in learning how to inhale and absorb written content and improve their speed, ...

Health care as it stands today needs to be re-imagined. Redefining the Boundaries of Medicine by Paul Cerrato and Dr. John Halamka challenges the profession to renegotiate its priorities and address the fact that it’s become timid and reluctant to explore new care delivery models. The guiding premise of this book is that rethinking and reimagining the way medicine is practiced in the 21st century will improve health outcomes, and that technology is central to this transformation.

Your brain is a truly remarkable thing. Neuroscience tells us that it is the most complex biological structure ever to have existed on this planet. It was made to work and work hard, probably well beyond its current level. You have the potential to raise your cognitive capacity beyond where it is now or where it was in the past. This statement runs counter to the common belief that as we get older, our brains inevitably go into decline. This is not true. There is no shortage of cases where people in their 90’s and beyond have minds that are still sharp and productively creative. In the ...

Cloud computing has transformed the way we think about technology infrastructure and application deployment. The benefits of cloud computing, such as scalability, cost savings, and flexibility, have made it a popular choice for organizations of all sizes. This book aims to provide an in-depth understanding of cloud computing architecture, covering the core concepts, principles, and best practices. It will help you gain a comprehensive understanding of cloud computing, from the basics of virtualization to advanced topics such as cloud-native architecture, AI, and edge computing.

A thin, balding, and reclusive middle-aged Russian by the name of Rudolf Ivanovich Abel was one of the Soviet Union's most renowned spies during the Cold War of the 1950s . . . . until his cover was blown by an incompetent colleague who wanted to defect to the United States. This is the full account of Abel's espionage work, his dramatic apprehension, his eventual conviction and its affirmation by the United States Supreme Court, and finally, his surprising release back to Russia.

Are you ready to unlock the power of artificial intelligence and revolutionize your writing process? Whether you're a blogger, author, marketer, or entrepreneur, AI Writing Secrets provides the ultimate roadmap to harnessing AI for faster, smarter, and more engaging content creation.

Somalia was Tom Pecora's first deployment as a CIA Protective Operations Cadre (POC) officer, responsible for providing protective operations support in hostile areas of the world. He later headed up a series of the Agency's undisclosed protective operations teams. From 1989 until his retirement in 2013, he was assigned to multiple war zones across Africa, Latin America, Southeast Asia, Europe, and the Middle East, doing the kind of work few are even aware exists.

Unlike most academic books that merely define research, The Refractive Thinker® series offers unique application of effective business practices from the perspective of multiple authors – each offering a chapter based on their scholarly expertise. The Refractive Thinker® series provides doctoral scholars with a collaborative opportunity to promote and publish their work in an award winning peer-reviewed publication, which meets the university standard. Our goal is to provide an affordable outlet for scholars that supports the tremendous need for dynamic dialogue and innovation while ...

What sets "AI Simplified for Teachers" apart is its commitment to ethical, inclusive, and practical strategies tailored for different teaching settings and styles. This book aims not only to broaden your understanding of AI but also to arm you with actionable knowledge needed for practical and impactful application in your everyday teaching. No more fear of being left behind in the technological wave.

Whether you’re an AI novice eager to dip your toes or an enthusiast ready to plunge headfirst, "Strategies for Higher Thinking" gears you up for the journey. Explore the AI landscape, understand its impact, and harness its powerful potential across diverse fields.

Making money online is not magic or secret nowadays. You just need to know some techniques. Suppose you have writing skills; then why can’t you earn from the power of your mind? The world wide web is a huge space that is filled with ways wherein you can earn money by simply just having your own computer and Internet connection. Everyone is talking about it, but only a few know exactly how to earn money online the proper way.

Twenty meters below water, the oceanographer François Sarano came face to face with a five-and-a-half-meter great white shark. Seduced by the gentle elegance of this majestic creature, Sarano experienced a profound sense of affinity with her as they swam side by side, shoulder to shoulder, eye to eye, cutting a single figure through the ocean depths. It was an experience which made him realize the depth of our ignorance of the lives of sharks, leading him to become a passionate advocate for their protection.

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Emotional intelligence, it's an art! E·mo·tion·al in·tel·li·gence:"The capacity to be aware of, control, and express one's emotions, and to handle interpersonal relationships judiciously and empathetically". "Emotional intelligence is the key to both personal and professional success”.

In a near-future America on the brink of chaos, the President declares World War III—not against nations, but against an escalating wave of terrorism. As tensions rise and a new military draft looms, Bob Phelps, a recently unemployed computer scientist in Michigan, takes an unassuming night job teaching Critical Thinking and the Influence of Artificial Intelligence. What begins as a routine gig quickly spirals into an extraordinary journey. Together with a quirky group of students and a mysterious AI computer, Bob and his wife, Darlene, find themselves at the center of a high-stakes ...

He woke to a dying world. AI’s failing. Datastreams withering. The Verse crumbling. Populations shattered. Civilizations lost. And his thoughts were on his lost love. He had every right to be selfish. His self was all he had left. The nanoswarms had taken everything else.

These sample lesson plans and activities using AI tools are designed to empower you, the AI generation, to adapt to the future of learning. By incorporating these tools into your educational experience, you will gain valuable skills, enhance your creativity, and develop a deeper understanding of various subjects. Remember, AI is not here to replace teachers; it is here to complement and enhance your learning journey. So, embrace these AI tools and let them be your allies in shaping a brighter future for education.

Understand the reasons why you shouldn't go to university or college and why schools do not breed intelligence. The educational system is purely designed to mass produce human robots to power businesses. Qualifications are the false impression of intelligence, and the way in which schools restrict thought is the first step from youth to losing your true identity and individual creativity. Most believe that traditional education will improve their future circumstances. However it is more likely that you will be left burdened with debt....

Just how does a robot gain a soul? Cletus, an AI consciousness, has a bug in its programming that leads it to hear the voice of a young man, the ghost of Boone Richards. In exchange for a soul, Boone tasks Cletus with a mission that threatens to upend the carefully planned settlement of Maior Pales by humans. As the arrival of the humans on Maior Pales looms, Cletus is faced with a moral dilemma. A descendant of the family who killed Boone has gathered a gang of outlaws to disrupt the settlement, and Boone's sister Delphine is speaking out against the violence. Cletus must decide whether to...