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It’s become fashionable to argue that free will is a fiction: that we humans are in the thrall of animal urges and unconscious biases and only think that we are choosing freely. Kennon Sheldon argues that this perception is not only wrong but also dangerous. Drawing on decades of his own research, Sheldon shows us that embracing the ability to choose our path in life makes us happier, healthier, and more fulfilled. He also shows that this insight can help us choose better goals—ones that are concordant with our values and we’re more likely to actually see through.

Penguin presents the unabridged, downloadable, audiobook edition of Reality is Not What it Seems by Carlo Rovelli, read by Roy McMillan. From the best-selling author of Seven Brief Lessons on Physics comes a new book about the mind-bending nature of the universe Penguin presents the unabridged...

We can’t avoid the persistent questions about the meaning of life—and the nature of reality. But science is the only means of answering them. So declares philosopher Alex Rosenberg in this bracing, surprisingly sanguine take on a world without god. The science that makes us nonbelievers, he demonstrates, tells us the nature of reality, the purpose of everything, the difference between right and wrong, how the mind works, even the direction of human history.

The ticking bomb scenario is a thought experiment designed to demonstrate that torture can be justified in emergency conditions. If there was a bomb hidden somewhere in a major city, would it be justified to torture a captured informant in order to obtain the critical information that could prevent a devastating terrorist attack? In How to Justify Torture, cultural critic Alex Adams examines this thought experiment in depth by exploring the wide range of cultural productions. By critiquing the argument step-by-step, this audiobook reminds us why torture can never be justified.

Un ricercatore e una studentessa, pur non conoscendosi direttamente, iniziano una fitta corrispondenza epistolare. Nel rapporto si inserisce il protagonista-narratore che, entrato in contatto con il ricercatore, instaura con lui un intenso dialogo, dal quale emergono le paure, le angosce e i desideri più reconditi che attanagliano l'uomo moderno, mai come in questo inizio millennio bisognoso di certezze.

We've all found ourselves checking email at the dinner table, holding our breath while waiting for Outlook to load, or sitting hunched in front of a screen for an hour longer than we intended. Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: Can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Can we have it all?

Scopo di questo audiolibro è quello di dare, attraverso una selezione diligente degli scritti di Einstein, una rappresentazione concisa, ma chiara e unitaria, delle sue dottrine scientifiche e delle sue concezioni filosofiche. I suoi scritti non sono molti: brevi memorie, qualche saggio abbastanza succinto, conferenze e interviste, è tutto ciò a cui si può attingere per formarsi un'immagine concreta della sua filosofia e del suo atteggiamento verso la vita. Per consentire all'ascoltatore non specializzato di comprendere l'essenza e il valore delle teorie della relatività.

Brought to you by Penguin. Michio Kaku's Physics of the Future: The Inventions that will Transform our Lives is a hypothetical journey through the next 100 years of scientific innovation, as told by the scientists who are making it happen. We all wish we could predict the future, but most of us...

Álex Rovira nos plantea, en su libro más ambicioso, un mapa para navegar las complejidades de la vida moderna usando la sabiduría de la mitología griega. Desde tiempos inmemoriales, los mitos han sido espejos del alma humana: relatos simbólicos que nos ayudan a comprender lo que sentimos...

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Learning is the soul of our species. From our first steps to our last words, we are what we learn. Our education predicts our earnings, our contentment, even how long we'll live. But for all its obvious importance, learning has lost touch with human progress. We live in an information age, work in a knowledge economy, yet our schools remain relics of an industrial era. No more. In Natural Born Learners, Alex Beard takes us on a dazzling tour of the future of learning.

Alex Andreou revisits the classic Greek myths, and uncovers universal themes they share with us across the millennia

The Big Technology Podcast takes you behind the scenes in the tech world featuring interviews with plugged-in insiders and outside agitators. Alex Kantrowitz, a Silicon Valley journalist who's interviewed the world's top tech CEOs — from Mark Zuckerberg to Larry Ellison — is the host.

Alex Vail took a sabbatical from his job on the board of one of the country's leading manufacturers to conduct several research projects, including the largest ever study into the UK's corporate AI capabilities. In total, he surveyed 234 senior leaders and interviewed 92 executives from FTSE350 companies to identify why digital transformations succeed or fail; the data dependency of organisations; and their levels of data literacy at senior levels.

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The Philosophy opens with the most human of questions—“What’s the point?”—and dares to follow it wherever it leads. This isn’t just another thought experiment or self-help book. It’s a rallying cry for those who feel the systems around us are broken, yet refuse to believe we are powerless to change them.

Welcome to "Love Across Cultures," the podcast where we dive into the exciting world of relationships and dating. I'm Alex, your host, and I'm thrilled to share my insights and experiences with you.In today's episode, we're focusing on the rules of dating and the nuances of a first date with Russian-speaking women. Drawing from my own experiences and expert advice, we'll explore how to make a great first impression, communicate effectively, and navigate cultural differences to build a meaningful connection.I'll share tips on what to do (and what not to do) on your first date, from choosing the...

Good ideas. Bad ideas. Short Essays. Long Essays. This is my rarely mentioned feed. Everything by Alex Williamns. Everything for Alex Williamns. Hope you enjoy!

20 years ago, host, Alex Reneman, founded a now globally successful tech company that was built with one philosophy in mind: flourishing. Today, still the CEO of his business, he's come a long way on his journey having learned lots of lessons in business across his company's 20 year life span (and a lot from being a husband, father, and active community member in his hometown too)! This podcast will show you what can make (or break) not only a successful business, but a happy family and a growing community, all from Alex's lived experience that has been guided by the core philosophy of ...