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One of the world's most important political philosophers, Jon Elster is a leading thinker on reason and rationality and their roles in politics and public life. In this short book, he crystallizes and advances his work, bridging the gap between philosophers who use the idea of reason to assess human behavior from a normative point of view and social scientists who use the idea of rationality to explain behavior.

A new field of collective intelligence has emerged in the last few years, prompted by a wave of digital technologies that make it possible for organizations and societies to think at large scale. This "bigger mind" - human and machine capabilities working together - has the potential to solve the great challenges of our time. So why do smart technologies not automatically lead to smart results?

In Meditation Now or Never, Steve Hagen, a Zen priest and best-selling author of Buddhism Plain and Simple, provides an accessible and thorough manual on meditation for both newcomers and experienced practitioners. In the modern world, our lives are more frenetic than ever. We live with a...

"Von Rhonda Byrne, der Autorin des weltweiten Phänomens The Secret – Das Geheimnis, erscheint nun The Greatest Secret – Das größte Geheimnis. Ihr lang erwartetes neues Buch enthüllt tiefgründige Weisheiten und Praktiken, mit deren Hilfe wir unseren Schmerz und unser Leiden überwinden und in dauerhaftes Glück gelangen können. Jahrtausendealte Erfahrung besagt: Um ein Geheimnis zu verbergen, sollte man es dort verstecken, wo niemand auf die Idee kommen wird, danach zu suchen. Millionen Menschen auf der Welt haben nach der Wahrheit gesucht – doch nur wenige haben sie gefunden.

Author and philosopher Sydney Banks once again brings to life his wise and simple gardener as a voice through which Banks presents more implications of the Three Principles that create human reality, calling on us to realize that to fully understand the Principles is to liberate one's spirit. In this sequel to Sydney Banks’ book The Enlightened Gardener, two colleagues return to England to meet once again with the remarkable gardener whose simple yet profound philosophy made such a difference to their lives.

Does human life have any meaning? Does the question even make sense today? For centuries, the question of the meaning or purpose of human life was assumed by scholars and theologians to have a religious answer: Life has meaning because humans were made in the image of a good god. In the 19th century, however, Charles Darwin's theory of evolution changed everything - and the human organism was seen to be more machine than spirit.

In Artificial You, Susan Schneider says that it is inevitable that AI will take intelligence in new directions but urges that it is up to us to carve out a sensible path forward. As AI technology turns inward, reshaping the brain, as well as outward, potentially creating machine minds, it is crucial to beware. Homo sapiens, as mind designers, will be playing with "tools" they do not understand how to use: the self, the mind, and consciousness.

Self-help today is a multibillion-dollar global industry, one often seen as a byproduct of neoliberalism and capitalism. Far from being a recent phenomenon, however, the practice of self-improvement has a long and rich history, extending all the way back to ancient China. For millennia, philosophers, sages, and theologians have reflected on the good life and devised strategies on how to achieve it.  

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. What if the most complex system you will ever operate is yourself? User Manual for a Human Being explores the body, mind, senses, consciousness, yoga, karma, evolution, psychology and ancient Indian philosophy through one central question: how do we...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Was, wenn Führung nicht von Hektik, sondern von Gelassenheit bestimmt wird? Wenn du nicht mehr kontrollieren musst – sondern loslassen kannst? Und trotzdem klarer, besser, stabiler führst? Das ist stoische Führung. Keine Selbstoptimierung. Kein...

Who has not found themselves scrolling endlessly on screens and wondered: Am I living or distracting myself from living? In Emergency, Break Glass adapts Friedrich Nietzsche’s passionate quest for meaning into a world overwhelmed by “content.” Written long before the advent of smartphones, Nietzsche’s aphoristic philosophy advocated a fierce mastery of attention, a strict information diet, and a powerful connection to the natural world. 

Is stress a deadly disease on the rise in modern society? Can mind-body practices from the East help us become well? When it comes to healing, we believe we must look beyond doctors and drugs; we must look within ourselves. Faith, relationships, and attitude matter. But why do we believe such things? From psychoanalysis to the placebo effect to meditation, this vibrant cultural history describes mind-body healing as rooted in a patchwork of stories, allowing us to make new sense of our suffering and to rationalize new treatments and lifestyles.

Genevieve Behrend was a teacher and exponent of Mental Science, a New Thought discipline created by her mentor, Thomas Troward (1847- 1916). As the only direct student of Troward, the author had a unique insight into the philosophy and methods of her master. Your Invisible Power, published in 1921, is her first and most famous book. It is a guide to the use of visualization and other mental processes in life enhancement and the achievement of personal goals. A new recording of one of the first great self-help classics narrated by Denis Daly.

Widely considered the greatest self-help book of all-time, As a Man Thinketh reveals how our thoughts shape our character and influence our circumstances, health, and achievements. The choice is yours: either master your mind to create the life you want, or remain mired in frustration and failure. In this 21st Century Edition, bestselling author Sam Torode entirely rephrases Allen's ideas in contemporary English, making his wisdom available to today's audiences.

Achieve the Best Health of Your Life—with the Power of Your Brain-Body Connection The key to a better body—energized, youthful, and in shape—is a healthy brain. Using current medical research that includes Dr. Amen’s own two decades of pioneering work transforming the lives of thousands...

In 1968, at the climax of the '60s, Os Guinness visited the United States for the first time. There he was struck by an impression he’d already felt in England and elsewhere: Beneath all the idealism and struggle for freedom was a growing disillusionment and loss of meaning. “Underneath the efforts of a generation”, he wrote, “lay dust”. Even more troubling, Christians seemed uninformed about the cultural shifts and ill-equipped to respond. Guinness took on these concerns by writing his first book, The Dust of Death.

¿Y si en los próximos 90 días pudieras reaccionar menos y recuperar el control de tu próxima decisión? ¿Y si la verdadera fortaleza mental no consistiera en controlar todo, sino en aprender a enfocarte en lo que sí depende de ti? La vida moderna empuja tu mente al límite. Mensajes que no...

Hvad hvis din største kraft allerede findes i dig – og blot venter på at blive aktiveret? I Din superkraft – Kvantebevidsthed og kosmiske perspektiver til menneskeheden inviterer healer, underviser og forfatter Line Rune Balling dig ind i et univers, hvor spiritualitet, energi og moderne...

”Vi skal holde op med at tro, at bevidstheden er det, der adskiller os mennesker fra vores omgivelser. Det er tværtimod noget, der forbinder os med dem.” Hver morgen sker der et lille mirakel. Miraklet er, at du vågner og kommer til bevidsthed. Bevidstheden er det største mysterium af...

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Most people read The Book of Five Rings as an old book about sword fighting. That is a mistake. Musashi was not writing about swords. He was writing about winning. About seeing what others miss. Acting when others hesitate. Staying calm when pressure...