New Human

Artificial intelligence is transforming human society fundamentally and profoundly. Not since the Enlightenment and the Age of Reason have we changed how we approach knowledge, politics, economics, even warfare. Three of our most accomplished and deep thinkers come together to explore artificial intelligence (AI) and the way it is transforming human society - and what it means for us all.

“You’re right, though,” he continued. “It’s good.” He smacked his lips and ate several more spoonfuls of the "defiled" ice cream. “Now we just need to test the new raw ingredients.” New mamas Merrie and Kaitlyn have had it with their boss Ray's alpha-male schtick. He won't allow them to take pumping breaks, so they decide to take revenge by relieving their swollen, engorged breasts in Ray's award-winning ice cream. Too bad for them that Ray's got his ice cream parlor rigged up with more security cameras than your average bank. When Ray confronts the milky mamas with their ...

Marketing Like We're Human is for quietly rebellious business owners like you who want to be gentle, authentic, AND successful in your marketing and business. This radical business approach is offering you a road map to discover how to connect with clients authentically, implement heart-centered selling, and use the power of vulnerability to bring more of you to your marketing.

As far as consciousness is concerned we are still living in the Dark Ages. We have much to look forward to if we can avoid destroying ourselves or the environment in which we live. An awakening is on the horizon. Some enlightened masters have given us a glimpse as to what this new consciousness would be like. The author proposes a unique and focused plan that could help us move toward a new consciousness and shatter this old, outdated paradigm. Covers enlightenment, education, holistic awareness, alternative energy, international banks, vegetarianism, mindless television, global warming, ...

Can a human be trusted with a secret that’s been kept for thousands of years? Reef Parker’s recent life has always been focussed strictly on running the Hollows Authority, the privately owned and only sector of law enforcement in Hollow Earth. His life takes an unexpected and shocking turn when he learns an industrious sprite has developed a way to do the unthinkable—transport mortals into the Hollows. Penelope Carling has lived her life without making waves. Shyly beautiful, no one could have imagined that beneath her quiet exterior was a tormented soul who had endured abuse at the ...

A Positive View of Humanity’s Future and the New Human! Believe it or not - what’s ahead in our future is more joy, freedom, peace, love, and ease! I know this for sure. I’ve seen it coming for years. And I’m not the only one who has had this intuitive, psychic vision. Here’s a great secret. Amidst the current chaos, which is what happens with change, a new consciousness is quietly emerging. The caterpillar is dissolving, the butterfly is emerging. This has happened before. The fall of the Roman Empire led to the Dark Ages (including the plague) and that gave rise to the ...

Pirates and Emperors is a brilliant exploration of the role of the United States in the Middle East that exposes how the media manipulates public opinion about what constitutes "terrorism". Chomsky masterfully argues that appreciating the differences between state terror and nongovernmental terror is crucial to stopping terrorism and understanding why atrocities like the bombing of the World Trade Center and the killing of the Charlie Hebdo journalists happen.

In this visionary book, Leslie Valiant argues that understanding the nature of our own educability is crucial to safeguarding our future. After breaking down how we process information to learn and apply knowledge, and drawing comparisons with other animals and AI systems, he explains why education should be humankind's central preoccupation. Will the unique capability that has been so foundational to our achievements and civilization continue to drive our progress, or will we fall victim to our vulnerabilities?

Hidden beneath the surface of the internet, a new, stark reality is looming - one that cuts to the very heart of our endless debates about the impact of AI. Anthropologist Mary L. Gray and computer scientist Siddharth Suri team up to unveil how services delivered by companies like Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Uber can only function smoothly thanks to the judgment and experience of a vast, invisible human labor force. These people doing "ghost work" make the internet seem smart. An estimated 8 percent of Americans have worked at least once in this "ghost economy".

"You can love a dog so much, but you can never love them as much as you will miss them." A witty, heart-warming, and touching tale of a man, and man's best friend, brought together by a moment of fate. The Life and Adventures of Bert will make you smile, laugh, and shed a tear. This irresistibly charming memoir captures hearts and imaginations as we experience Bert's life from escaping a wretched existence, forming unbreakable loving bonds, to becoming one of Twitter's most loved dogs. You'll love this life-affirming book about an ordinary dog from humble beginnings because the love of a ...

The hero's journey - this human life - is a search for the greatest treasure of all: the gifts of your true nature. These gifts are your birthright, but they have been hidden from you, kept from you by the dragon: the ego. These gifts are the wisdom, love, peace, courage, strength, and joy that reside at your core. A Heroic Life shows you how to overcome the ego's false beliefs and face the ego's fears.

The only audiobook you need to start a conversation with your kids about sexual harassment, consent, #metoo, and more. Many American teens are steeped in a culture that sends unsettling messages about sex, through everything from politics to music to the normalization of porn. In today's environment, it's crucial that teens be able to ask hard questions about how to take care of themselves, make decisions that reflect their values, and stay safe.

Twenty-plus sci-fi stories from the lighter side, many of them illustrated. More from the lighter, laughing side than the dark-dungeoned depths; but they’re all here somewhere, from a satisfied smile; or shed a tear. Maybe a “Yes! Get in there”. Or catch your breath at the trials that some have to face. From crackling two-pagers where someone hasn’t quite read the situation right, to sixty-plus sides chronicling what you really have to do if you want to survive on this planet. Tales of here and now, wondering what’s among us; or what awaits us amid the distant futures and far-...

Twenty lighter, more intimate, stories from the furthest orbits of the time-space continuum When the gods coming visiting, are we included on their agenda? Or their menu? The ship has suffered a massive structural failure – a Breach: Level Two. Do you still have a future? The Galactic Emperor is passing through your hospitality lounge. “Please,’ they ask, ‘stand in for him at tonight’s banquet.” But why? In his brutal suppression of a city rebellion, the Lord of Tyre has one last matter to deal with. After all the trauma and mistreatment I endured in the alien prison camp, why ...

The Bible made simple! In a world brimming with diverse beliefs, cultures, and worldviews, one book has held a unique place in human history, transcending time and borders - the Bible. While revered as a sacred and religious text by many, the Bible is also a fascinating historical and literary treasure providing unparalleled insights into the evolution of human thought, ethics, and storytelling. This is not a theological or faith-based exploration, but an easy-to-understand discovery of the Bible to give you all-you-need-to-know in a quick and easy-to-read format. Join us on a journey into ...

Journalist Sarah Dingle was 27 when she learned that her identity was a lie. Over dinner one night, her mother casually mentioned Sarah had been conceived using a sperm donor. The man who’d raised her wasn’t her father; in fact, she had no idea who her father was. Or who she really was. As the shock receded, Sarah began to investigate her own existence. Thus began a 10-year journey - digging through hospital files, chasing leads and taking a DNA test - that finally led to her biological origins.

Twenty years ago, with The End of Nature, Bill McKibben offered one of the earliest warnings about global warming. Those warnings went mostly unheeded; now, he insists, we need to acknowledge that we've waited too long, and that massive change is not only unavoidable but already under way. Our old familiar globe is suddenly melting, drying, acidifying, flooding, and burning in ways that no human has ever seen.

Inspired by the abundance of unique personalities available on dating websites, a renowned neuroscientist examines the science of what makes you, you.

Cole Thompson thought his life was mundane and unusual. That was until he entered the United Earth Forces (UEF) fighter academy. He had lost both his parents early in his teens. At least he thought he had. His father was out there waiting for him to mature... His teen years built in him the experience and knowledge he needed to lead humanity into the future. He was the conduit between humanity and its closest neighbour. A race that defined humanity. Could humanity really exist on other worlds? Talis is waiting out there for us...

Konrad Michel, a leading psychiatrist and acclaimed expert, draws on decades of experience to offer necessary new ways of understanding—and preventing—suicide. Michel shows that suicide is not just a consequence of mental illness, but an action related to a person’s life story. Drawing on hundreds of interviews with suicidal patients, he argues that suicide and suicide attempts occur when someone experiences extreme emotional pain that severely impairs the ability to think and act rationally.