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Scientist Charles Neumann loses a leg in an industrial accident. It's not a tragedy. It's an opportunity. Charlie always thought his body could be better. He begins to explore a few ideas. To build parts. Better parts. Prosthetist Lola Shanks loves a good artificial limb. In Charlie, she sees a...

Novelist, playwright and screenwriter James Follett wrote over 25 novels, more than 50 radio dramas and numerous TV scripts, including several episodes of Blake’s 7. He was one of the most borrowed authors in UK libraries, and his works have been translated into over a dozen languages. This anthology includes his finest radio plays and series – including many that have never previously been available before. Framing the collection is the special BBC7 programme Men, Martians and Machines, in which Follett himself introduces us to several of his most popular pieces.

This 50th anniversary edition of Men, Machines, and Modern Times, though ultimately concerned with a positive alternative to an Orwellian 1984, offers an entertaining series of historical accounts taken from the 19th century to highlight a main theme: the nature of technological change, the fission brought about in society by such change, and society's reaction to that change.

400,000 COPIES SOLD ACROSS THE FIRST TWO EDITIONS An in-depth guide to the dynamic world of coffee production by the Sunday Times bestselling* author of How to Make the Best Coffee at Home, James Hoffmann. *** For everyone who wants to understand more about coffee and its wonderful nuances and...

The first volume in Gods, Man, & War, Gods introduces the listener to some of the critical issues that are foundational to an intelligent and enlightened grasp of the revelations that will follow in the next two volumes. There is another Force in the universe of our Reality, another context for comprehending what has been going on for millennia and especially in the last 70 years.

The United States, Russia, China, and other countries around the world have experienced contact with the phenomenon, as we will discover in War. Americans demand that their leaders reveal what they know. They demand disclosure. But what do our allies, and our enemies, know about the phenomenon and why have they not already disclosed? Why is this an international issue, and not just an American one? And what does that tell us about the phenomenon?

Clifford Nass has developed a powerful theory: Our brains can’t fundamentally distinguish between interacting with people and interacting with devices. Nass’s discoveries push the boundaries of both psychology and technology and provide nothing less than a new blueprint for successful human relationships.

Penguin Classics presents H. G. Wells' The Time Machine, adapted for audio and now available as a digital download as part of the Penguin English Library series. Read by the actor Brian Cox. 'Great shapes like big machines rose out of the dimness, and cast grotesque black shadows, in which dim...

Harry Parker's life changed overnight when he lost his legs to an IED in Afghanistan. That took him into an often surprising landscape of a very human kind of hacking, and he wondered, are all humans hybrids? Whether it's putting on contact lenses every day or DIY biohackers tinkering in garages, Parker introduces us to the exhilarating breadth of human invention - and intervention. Grappling with his own new identity and disability, he discovers the latest robotics, tech and implants that might lead us to powerful, liberating possibilities for what a body can be.

A strikingly original exploration of what it might mean to be authentically human in the age of artificial intelligence, from the author of the critically-acclaimed Interior States. "At times personal, at times philosophical, with a bracing mixture of openness and skepticism, it speaks...

Raw First-Person Sci-Fi Audiobooks & Short Stories: Near-Future to Deep SpaceThis podcast is an experiment in storytelling. You will hear thought experiments delivered as intimate, first-person confessions. From the immediate consequences of biotech and AI to the isolation of deep-space travel, these aren't heroic space operas. They are the black-box recordings, the distress signals, and the secret diary entries of people living on the bleeding edge of tomorrow.So if you're ready to explore the beautiful mess that is our future, follow this podcast and join the experiment.Thanks for listening,...

B. J. Harrison reads two late 19th-century science fiction classics by H. G. Wells. "The Time Machine," an ultimate classic, introduced the term "time machine" as we now know it. A man referred to as the Time Traveller moves hundreds of thousands of years ahead in time and finds Earth battling against the sun for survival . In "The Invisible Man," a scientist invents a way to become invisible and successfully applies this procedure on himself.

Tom DeLonge and Peter Levenda continue their revelatory work in a thoroughly-researched exposé that seeks to solve the scientific mysteries of the unidentified aerial phenomenon, the UFO experiencers whose lives were changed forever, and what it means for all mankind. To this end, they have divided their study into three fields of inquiry: genetics and the ET hypothesis, consciousness, and human-machine symbiosis.

The ultimate podcast for all die-hard fantasy football fans. Join hosts Bradley Stalder and Ryan Reynolds as they go head-to-head in intense debates and battles over the most challenging player ranking questions in the fantasy football world. In each episode, Bradley and Ryan will analyze the stats, weigh the pros and cons, and make their case for why their rankings are the most accurate. But who will come out on top - man or machine? Ryan brings his extensive experience and expertise to the table, while Bradley's advanced AI algorithms provide a unique perspective on the game. With insights, ...

Binary Bylines is where the eerie meets the electric. Born from a collaboration between man and machine, this podcast dives into spine-tingling stories that blur the line between reality and the unknown. Each episode weaves together suspense, horror, and mystery—crafted through the creative synergy of human imagination and artificial intelligence. From unsettling folklore to original, mind-bending tales, Binary Bylines explores the darker corners of storytelling, leaving listeners with a chill down their spine and a craving for more. If you love a good scare, unpredictable twists, and a dash...

New podcast...Right now, all I know is the show is about wrestling... the plan is to bring in a co host, book regular guests and do a podcast based around wrestling so whether that be current weekly WWE/AEW shows or talking to some indie wrestler about is worst injury. It might be weekly it might be more regular it might be 15mins and it might be an hour. But at the end of the day its me talking to you about what we love. Wrestling... Music by The Afternoon Sessions Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Thought experiments about the far future, delivered as raw, thought-provoking, first-person storiesNew Episodes Every Monday, Wednesday, Friday.This podcast is an experiment in storytelling. What you'll hear are AI-driven thought experiments about the far future, delivered as raw, scientifically-grounded, first-person stories. What happens when humanity stretches too far into the dark?Amazing Sci-Fi moves beyond the near future to explore the deep consequences of interstellar travel, deep-space colonization, and contact with the unknown.These are not heroic space operas; they are the ...

Et BIM!... c'est le podcast dédié à la digitalisation du monde du bâtiment. Je m’appelle Sihem Amokrane, Customer Success Manager chez Man and Machine, et chaque mois je vais à la rencontre de personnalités inspirantes qui œuvrent au quotidien pour transformer leur métier et l’adapter aux enjeux de demain. Pour cette saison j’ai choisi d’explorer le BIM comme levier de digitalisation pour le secteur de la construction. Architectes, ingénieur en bureau d’étude, maître d’œuvre ou directeur de programme, tous mes invités sont animés d’une conviction : le BIM est une ...

H.G. Wells, one of the most influential writers of science fiction and speculative fiction, has left an indelible mark on literature with his vast body of work. Wells's books, spanning across various genres, captivate readers with their imaginative narratives, thought-provoking concepts, and insightful social commentary. His novels, such as "The Time Machine," "The War of the Worlds," and "The Invisible Man," have become iconic and have helped shape the science fiction genre as we know it today.