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It's no secret that addictive digital technologies like smartphones and social media apps are harming a generation of kids socially, mentally, and even physically. But a workable solution seems elusive. After all, don't kids need phones, and won't they be vulnerable or socially isolated without tech? Clare Morell, fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center and director of its Technology and Human Flourishing Project, argues that the answer is 'no'. She exposes the lies parents have been sold about managing the dangers of tech through parental controls and screen-time limits.

Brought to you by Penguin. “Tanks are like dinner jackets”, an Australian general once commented, “you don’t need them very often, but when you do, nothing else will do.” An authoritative history of the tank and the remarkable individuals who designed them and fought in them, from a...

Building on his national bestseller The Rational Optimist, Matt Ridley chronicles the history of innovation, and how we need to change our thinking on the subject. Innovation is the main event of the modern age, the reason we experience both dramatic improvements in our living standards and...

A WATERSTONES NON-FICTION BESTSELLER 'You won't look at your screens in the same way after reading this book' Grace Blakeley, author of VULTURE CAPITALISM 'Read this book!' Jeremy Corbyn 'A book never more sorely needed than now' David Larbi 'Urgent...Persuasive and brilliantly written' Yasmin...

Artificial intelligence is driving workforce disruption on a scale not seen since the Industrial Revolution. In schools and universities, AI technology has forced a re-evaluation of the way students are taught and assessed. Meanwhile ChatGPT has become a cultural phenomenon, reaching 100 million users and attracting a $10 billion dollar investment in its parent company OpenAI. The race to dominate the generative AI market is accelerating at breakneck speed, inspiring breathless headlines and immense public interest.

'The rigor, research, and depth of Tobias's book is unparalleled, and yet it is refreshingly accessible. I recommend this book to everyone, not just those interested in technology' Esther Perel, psychotherapist and New York Times bestselling author 'Tobias is a master of intuition and metaphor...

THE MILLION-COPY BESTSELLER A FINANCIAL TIMES, ECONOMIST AND MAIL ON SUNDAY BOOK OF THE YEAR An enthralling 6,000-year journey through the history of books and reading Long before books were mass-produced, scrolls hand copied on reeds pulled from the Nile were the treasures of the ancient world...

In The Second Machine Age MIT's Erik Brynjolfsson and Andrew McAfee—two thinkers at the forefront of their field—reveal the forces driving the reinvention of our lives and our economy. As the full impact of digital technologies is felt, we will realize immense bounty in the form of dazzling personal technology, advanced infrastructure, and near-boundless access to the cultural items that enrich our lives. Amid this bounty will also be wrenching change. Recent economic indicators reflect this shift: fewer people are working, and wages are falling even as productivity and profits soar.

Artificial intelligence, or AI, can recognize a pattern from any set of data it is given, which is what makes it such an extraordinarily powerful tool. But because not all patterns are authentic or reliable, AI’s pattern-finding superpower can lead to spurious patterns. Hence the conundrum at the heart of AI: its greatest strength can also be its greatest weakness. Targeting the businessperson who needs to know how to use AI profitably and responsibly, Caleb Briggs and Rex Briggs offer a foundational understanding of AI that is easy to grasp yet thorough enough to be used effectively.

AI is not just changing what we do. It is changing who we are as thinkers. How do we get the best out of AI without making ourselves worse? AI promises effortless solutions and endless capacity. But the collision of human intelligence and machine intelligence has also started to create two...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. AI Made Simple A Practical Guide to Understanding Artificial Intelligence, Using AI Tools, Writing Better Prompts, and Getting Useful Results Artificial intelligence is becoming part of everyday life—but understanding how to use it well is more...

Entenda como a inovação digital e escolhas humanas moldaram a sociedade atual nesta instigante história da tecnologia. Ideal para transformar seu deslocamento diário em um momento de aprendizado, esta narrativa rejeita a ilusão de que o avanço das máquinas era um destino inevitável...

Begreife den wahren Kern künstlicher Intelligenz in einer fesselnden Reise von antiken Mythen bis zu neuronalen Netzen. Perfekt für das tägliche Pendeln oder konzentrierte Lernphasen, bietet dieses fundierte Sachbuch einen reflektierenden, objektiven Blick auf maschinelles Denken. Tauche tief...

Uncover the hidden history and mind-expanding physics behind the invisible satellite technology running our modern world. Whether you are navigating a daily commute, tracking a delivery, or simply seeking a thought-provoking listen, this narrative transforms abstract engineering into a gripping...

Transform frustrating AI chats into predictable productivity engines using proven prompt engineering frameworks. Whether you are upskilling during your morning commute or racing to meet a project deadline, mastering these foundational skills will leave you feeling completely focused and...

Outsmart algorithmic manipulation and protect your mental focus from the chilling psychological warfare of modern tech. Whether you are battling a doomscrolling habit during your morning commute or struggling to reclaim deep productivity, an invisible battle for your attention is happening right...

Experience the inspiring social history of the two-wheeled invention that engineered human freedom and global mobility. Perfect for an educational daily commute, this warm and narrative-driven journey transports you to an era when bold tinkerers first challenged the limits of human muscle...

Journey from the mind-bending mysteries of quantum mechanics to the high-stakes tech race defining our digital future. Perfect for your morning commute or deep-focus learning, this accessible narrative decodes the science poised to reshape computation entirely. Satisfy your intellectual...

Master the history of technology by exploring the microscopic silicon cities that run our digital world. Perfect for your morning commute or a focused learning session, this mind-expanding journey transforms complex physics into a high-energy story. Discover how humans learned to tame...

Uncover the evolution of artificial intelligence from ancient myth to the modern algorithms now shaping human reality. Perfect for an educational morning commute, this illuminating journey transforms complex technology history into a highly accessible, captivating narrative. You will see how the...