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In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Judea Pearl about his work on the mathematics of causality and artificial intelligence. They discuss how science has generally failed to understand causation, different levels of causal inference, counterfactuals, the foundations of knowledge, the nature of possibility, the illusion of free will, artificial intelligence, the nature of consciousness, and other topics. Judea Pearl is a computer scientist and philosopher, known for his work in AI and the development of Bayesian networks, as well as his theory of causal and counterfactual inference. He is a professor of computer science and statistics and director of the Cognitive Systems Laboratory at UCLA. In 2011, he was awarded with the Turing Award, the highest distinction in computer science. He is the author of The Book of Why: The New Science of Cause and Effect (coauthored with Dana Mackenzie) among other titles. Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events. Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics-neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, human violence, rationality-but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Harris's work has been published in more than 20 languages and has been discussed in The New York Times, Time, Scientific American, Nature, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and many other journals. He has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Economist, The Times (London), The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Annals of Neurology, and elsewhere. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

Sam Harris (Author), Sam Harris (Narrator)

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Medical Intelligence

In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris speaks with Eric Topol about the way artificial intelligence can improve medicine. They talk about soaring medical costs and declining health outcomes in the U.S., the problems of too little and too much medicine, the culture of medicine, the travesty of electronic health records, the current status of AI in medicine, the promise of further breakthroughs, possible downsides of relying on AI in medicine, and other topics. Eric Topol, MD, is a world-renowned cardiologist, Executive Vice-President of Scripps Research, the founder of a new medical school and one of the top ten most cited medical researchers. He is the author of The Patient Will See You Now, The Creative Destruction of Medicine, and Deep Medicine: How Artificial Intelligence Can Make Healthcare Human Again. Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events. Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics-neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, human violence, rationality-but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Harris's work has been published in more than 20 languages and has been discussed in The New York Times, Time, Scientific American, Nature, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and many other journals. He has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Economist, The Times (London), The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Annals of Neurology, and elsewhere. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

Sam Harris (Author), Sam Harris (Narrator)

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Possible Minds

In this episode of the Making Sense podcast, Sam Harris introduces John Brockman's new anthology, 'Possible Minds: 25 Ways of Looking at AI,' in conversation with three of its authors: George Dyson, Alison Gopnik, and Stuart Russell. George Dyson is a historian of technology. He is also the author of Darwin Among the Machines and Turing's Cathedral. Alison Gopnik is a developmental psychologist at UC Berkeley and a leader in the field of children's learning and development. Her books include The Philosophical Baby. Stuart Russell is a Professor of Computer Science and Engineering at UC Berkeley. He is the author of (with Peter Norvig) of Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach, the most widely used textbook on AI. Join neuroscientist, philosopher, and best-selling author Sam Harris as he explores important and controversial questions about the human mind, society, and current events. Sam Harris is the author of five New York Times bestsellers. His books include The End of Faith, Letter to a Christian Nation, The Moral Landscape, Free Will, Lying, Waking Up, and Islam and the Future of Tolerance (with Maajid Nawaz). The End of Faith won the 2005 PEN Award for Nonfiction. His writing and public lectures cover a wide range of topics-neuroscience, moral philosophy, religion, meditation practice, human violence, rationality-but generally focus on how a growing understanding of ourselves and the world is changing our sense of how we should live. Harris's work has been published in more than 20 languages and has been discussed in The New York Times, Time, Scientific American, Nature, Newsweek, Rolling Stone, and many other journals. He has written for The New York Times, The Los Angeles Times, The Economist, The Times (London), The Boston Globe, The Atlantic, The Annals of Neurology, and elsewhere. Sam Harris received a degree in philosophy from Stanford University and a Ph.D. in neuroscience from UCLA.

Sam Harris (Author), Sam Harris (Narrator)

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Guarding Against Online Identity Fraud: A Simple Guide to Online Security

The internet can be a fearful and frightening place, especially when we hear about things like online identity theft. As scary as they may seem, there are some simple steps that anyone can take to protect ourselves from those dangers. This audiobook will explain what those threats are, and what you can use to guard against being a victim. It’s all broken down in simple terms you can understand. Once you have a basic understanding of how the pieces fit together, you can then protect yourself from danger. We will define the terms, like Phishing and Pharming, explain what identity theft is, and what to do to avoid and defend against it.

Tim Trott (Author), Tim Trott (Narrator)

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You Should Write a Book

Writing a book is a career milestone that only the most elite professionals and thought leaders can achieve—right? Wrong! With the right combination of preparation, commitment, and ambition, anyone can (and should) share their professional expertise in a book. Adding your voice to the conversation leads to a stronger, more inclusive tech industry. Whether you want to work with a publisher or on your own, Katel LeDû and Lisa Maria Marquis walk you through crafting a stellar proposal, break down the reality of writing and editing a manuscript, and demystify the marketing and publishing process—so when you’re ready to contribute, you’ll know what to expect.

Katel Ledû, Lisa Maria Marquis (Author), Katel Ledû (Narrator)

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Bitcoin para iniciantes e inexperientes: Criptomoedas e Blockchain

O valor das criptomoedas continua aumentando diariamente. Esse valor crescente, oferece um grande incentivo para que indivíduos e empresas passam a investir nessa área também. As pessoas que lucraram durante a grande ascensão das moedas digitais como o bitcoin, sabem quanta diferença as decisões de investimento certas podem fazer. No entanto, nunca é tarde demais para alguém investir em criptomoeda, sobretudo no bitcoin. Por um lado; existem diversos motivos pelos quais as pessoas estão adotando moedas digitais, além do potencial de lucro. Primeiro, as criptomoedas são de fato seguras. Os aficionados e entusiastas de tecnologia no mundo todo, concordam que o blockchain, responsável por sustentar as criptomoedas, é muito seguro, sobretudo para moedas digitais como o bitcoin.

Giovanni Rigters (Author), Andre Lourenco (Narrator)

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The Home Network Manual: The Complete Guide to Setting Up, Upgrading, and Securing Your Home Network

Learn everything you need to know about perfecting your home network in one simple guide. Do you need to build or upgrade your home network, but aren’t sure where to begin? Would you like your home network to be fast, stable, and secure? After reading The Home Network Manual you’ll know: - The components that make up a home network - The right way to set up a home network from scratch - Which devices will give you the best home network - Tips for making your home network fast - How to have reliable Wi-Fi throughout your home - How to diagnose and fix common home network problems - How to secure your home network from hackers …And so much more! Having a fast, stable, and secure home network is more important now than ever. After reading this book, you'll be equipped with all the tools and information you need to have the trouble-free, fast, and secure home network you need. If getting every device in your home on your home network has been a chore, or if you’re putting up with situations like your video streaming services buffering every few moments, your online games kicking you because your Wi-Fi drops, or your Zoom sessions fuzzing out and freezing into that impossible to understand robot voice, then you need to read this book! Keep yourself and your family safe in the digital age. Make sure everything is running the best it can, and learn what you need to know about your home network. Troubleshoot your issues and be the hero that saves your family grief in their day-to-day online experiences. Buy your copy now!

Marlon Buchanan (Author), Helpful Matthew (Narrator)

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Machine Learning for Beginners: An Introduction to Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning

So you've heard a lot about AI and machine learning. But what does it actually mean? This book could have the answers you're looking for. This book is an introduction to basic machine learning and artificial intelligence. It gives you a list of applications and also a few examples of the different types of machine learning. Here's what you will learn: 1. Introduction to machine learning 2. Different applications of machine learning 3. Introduction to statistics for machine learning 4. Supervised learning 5. Unsupervised learning 6. Reinforced learning 7. Conclusion Download to get started now!

John Slavio (Author), Russell Archey (Narrator)

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Essential Information After High School Graduation

High School Graduation Day, 1997. That shifting of tassels had sparked a subtle realization in me which would grow more lucid as time came to pass: Things had been excluded from our public school curriculum. The inner workings of the real world had yet to be unveiled, and soon a batch of harsh lessons would serve as a slap to the face... Cultures clashed all around us, former classmates and I fell into debt, our health suffered, and acts of discrimination became commonplace. To top it off, bias was found oozing from every crevice of The Media, serving only to deepen the rifts of society. Facing these hardships, I learned how to embrace civil confrontation and overcome biases. I achieved financial stability, and acquired the knowledge to nurture health and nutrition. I grew capable of recognizing the pitfalls that elicited social disorder, thus preventing unnecessary quarrels among peers. From expunging misunderstandings about feminism to continuing one’s education responsibly, I've shared a variety of perspectives and insights from the other side of the tassel — those I can only wish had been revealed to me back in high school.

Michael Anthony White (Author), Michael Anthony White (Narrator)

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Homo Deus: Breve historia del mañana

Tras el éxito de Sapiens, Yuval Noah Harari vuelve su mirada al futuro para ver hacia dónde nos dirigimos. Bestseller del New York Times con 1 millón de ejemplares vendidos Yuval Noah Harari, autor de Sapiens, un fenómeno internacional unánimemente aclamado por la crítica, regresa con una secuela igualmente original, convincente y provocadora, centrando su atención en el futuro de la humanidad y en nuestra obsesión por convertirnos en dioses. A lo largo del último siglo, la humanidad ha logrado lo imposible frenando la hambruna, la peste y la guerra. Por primera vez en la historia, más personas mueren por obesidad que por pasar hambre y hay más probabilidades de quitarse la vida que de morir en un conflicto bélico o un atentado terrorista. ¿Qué pasará con la democracia cuando Google y Facebook lleguen a conocer nuestros gustos y preferencias políticas mejor que nos conocemos a nosotros mismos? ¿Qué pasará con el estado de bienestar cuando la inteligencia artificial expulse a los individuos del mercado laboral, creando una «clase innecesaria» de humanos? ¿Cómo podremos lidiar con los avances en ingeniería genética? ¿Terminará Silicon Valley por establecer nuevas religiones en lugar de enfocarse a producir únicamente dispositivos inteligentes? Homo Deus explora los proyectos, los sueños y las pesadillas que configurarán el siglo XXI: desde superar la muerte hasta la creación de la inteligencia y la vida artificial. ¿Hacia dónde nos dirigimos? ¿Cómo protegeremos al mundo de nuestros propios poderes destructivos? He aquí una mirada hacia el futuro de la evolución. He aquí Homo Deus. Reseñas: «Yuval Noah Harari, autor del fenómeno Sapiens, reflexiona sobre el futuro de la humanidad en Homo Deus, un libro de prosa inteligente, fresca y libre de prejuicios.» Jorge Wagensberg, Babelia «Aún más legible, incluso más importante que su excelente Sapiens.» Kazuo Ishiguro, Premio Nobel de Literatura «Homo Deus te impactará y te cautivará, pero sobre todo te hará pensar como nunca antes.» Daniel Kahneman, Premio Nobel de Economía «Harari se convierte en una especie de filósofo del futuro que desarrolla las intuiciones de su primera obra [...] un ritmo y una energía que convierten Homo Deus en un libro francamente ameno.» El Cultural «El épico y mundialmente celebrado Sapiens recibe la secuela que necesitaba: una intensa y compulsiva investigación sobre el apocalipsis de la humanidad en un futuro impulsado por la tecnología.» The Guardian «Un libro implacable y fascinante que seguramente se convertirá, y merece ser un éxito de ventas.» Kirkus Review «Un estimulante libro que lleva al lector a profundizar sobre cuestiones de identidad, conciencia e inteligencia.» The Observer «Un brebaje embriagador de ciencia, filosofía y futurismo.» Mail on Sunday «Un estudio brillante, original, estimulante e importante sobre hacia dónde se dirige la humanidad.» Evening Standard

Yuval Noah Harari (Author), Luis David García Márquez (Narrator)

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Business Trends in Practice: The 25+ Trends That are Redefining Organizations

Far from slowing down, change and transformation in business seems to come only at a more and more furious rate. The last ten years alone have seen the introduction of groundbreaking new trends that pose new opportunities and challenges for leaders in all industries. In Business Trends in Practice, bestselling business author and strategist Bernard Marr breaks down the social and technological forces underlying these rapidly advancing changes and the impact of those changes on key industries. Critical consumer trends just emerging today-or poised to emerge tomorrow-are discussed, as are strategies for rethinking your organization's product and service delivery. The book also explores: crucial business operations trends that are changing the way companies conduct themselves in the twenty-first century; the practical insights and takeaways you can glean from technological and social innovation when you cut through the hype; and disruptive new technologies, including AI, robotic and business process automation, and remote work, as well as social and environmental sustainability trends. Business Trends in Practice is a must-have resource for executives, business leaders, and managers, and business development and innovation leads trying to get-and stay-on top of changes and disruptions that are right around the corner.

Bernard Marr (Author), Mike Cooper (Narrator)

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Leading with AI and Analytics: Build Your Data Science IQ to Drive Business Value

Data. It's the benchmark that informs corporate projections, decision-making, and analysis. But, why do many organizations that see themselves as data-driven fail to thrive? In Leading with AI and Analytics, two renowned experts from the Kellogg School of Management show business leaders how to transform their organization to become evidence-driven, which leads to real, measurable changes that can help propel their companies to the top of their industries. The availability of unprecedented technology-enabled tools has made AI (Artificial Intelligence) an essential component of business analytics. But what's often lacking are the leadership skills to integrate these technologies to achieve maximum value. Here, the authors provide a comprehensive game plan for developing that all-important human factor to get at the heart of data science: the ability to apply analytical thinking to real-world problems. Each of these tools and techniques comes to powerful life through a wealth of powerful case studies and real-world success stories. In this book, you'll find the essential tools to help you: develop a strong data science intuition quotient, lead and scale AI and analytics throughout your organization, move from 'best-guess' decision making to evidence-based decisions, and craft strategies and tactics to create real impact.

Eric Anderson, Florian Zettelmeyer (Author), Timothy Andrés Pabon (Narrator)

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