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| + | ===== Astronomy and Astrophotography ===== | ||
| - | ===== About astrophotography ===== | + | |
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| + | If you are of the age or persuasion who enjoys reading actual books, your journey into astronomy could not begin a better way than by reading this easy to digest overview. | ||
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| + | This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of astronomy, from observing with the naked eye to using telescopes and binoculars. It's a great resource for anyone interested in the night sky. | ||
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| A comprehensive guide covering equipment selection, image capture, and processing techniques for both beginners and experienced astrophotographers. | A comprehensive guide covering equipment selection, image capture, and processing techniques for both beginners and experienced astrophotographers. | ||
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| A thorough introduction to deep-sky astrophotography, | A thorough introduction to deep-sky astrophotography, | ||
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| This accessible guide focuses on the practical aspects of astrophotography, | This accessible guide focuses on the practical aspects of astrophotography, | ||
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| This book features insights and techniques from some of the world' | This book features insights and techniques from some of the world' | ||
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| - | This comprehensive guide covers all aspects of astronomy, from observing with the naked eye to using telescopes and binoculars. It's a great resource for anyone interested in the night sky. | + | |
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| - | A comprehensive guide to using PixInsight, | + | A comprehensive guide to using PixInsight, |
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| - | A detailed star atlas designed for astrophotographers, with information on star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. | + | A detailed star atlas, with information on star clusters, nebulae, and galaxies. |
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| A beginner-friendly guide covering the basics of astrophotography, | A beginner-friendly guide covering the basics of astrophotography, | ||
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| A comprehensive guide to capturing stunning nightscapes and timelapses, including planning, shooting, and post-processing techniques. | A comprehensive guide to capturing stunning nightscapes and timelapses, including planning, shooting, and post-processing techniques. | ||
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| A curated list of the 100 best objects in the night sky for astrophotography, | A curated list of the 100 best objects in the night sky for astrophotography, | ||
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| - | While not a book, this comprehensive online guide to the free planetarium software Stellarium is invaluable for planning astrophotography sessions and learning about the night sky. | ||
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| - | + | ===== Natural Philosophy (aka Science) | |
| - | ===== Books that will give you something to think about | + | |
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| A collection of interviews conducted on the topic of consciousness. | A collection of interviews conducted on the topic of consciousness. | ||
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| - | A book about decoding the universe. | ||
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| - | An exploration of the idea that computers will eventually surpass human intelligence. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | An examination of religion as a natural phenomenon. | ||
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| A book about the beauty and wonder of science. | A book about the beauty and wonder of science. | ||
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| - | A book about the psychology of belief. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A book about the possibility of extending human lifespan through technology. | + | |
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| - | An exploration | + | |
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| - | An examination of the role of emotions in decision-making. | + | |
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| A book about the famous Monty Hall problem in probability. | A book about the famous Monty Hall problem in probability. | ||
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| - | A controversial book about the role of carbohydrates in obesity and health. | + | [[https:// |
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| An exploration of common cognitive biases and errors in thinking. | An exploration of common cognitive biases and errors in thinking. | ||
| - | ====James Gardner - The Intelligent Universe | + | \\ |
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| A book arguing for a teleological (purpose-driven) view of the universe. | A book arguing for a teleological (purpose-driven) view of the universe. | ||
| - | ====Jonah Lehrer - How We Decide | + | |
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| A book about the neuroscience of decision-making. | A book about the neuroscience of decision-making. | ||
| - | ====Richard Dawkins - The Greatest Show On Earth The Evidence for Evolution | + | \\ |
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| A defense of the theory of evolution and its evidence. | A defense of the theory of evolution and its evidence. | ||
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| - | A book exploring the role of quantum mechanics in evolution. | ||
| - | ====Dylan Evans and Oscar Zarate - Introducing Evolutionary Psychology | + | \\ |
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| An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology. | An introduction to the field of evolutionary psychology. | ||
| - | ====Stephen Webb - If the Universe Is Teeming with Aliens... Where Is Everybody? Fifty Solutions to Fermi' | + | \\ |
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| A book exploring the Fermi paradox the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the lack of evidence for it. | A book exploring the Fermi paradox the apparent contradiction between the high probability of extraterrestrial life and the lack of evidence for it. | ||
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| - | A book exploring the factors that contribute to high levels of success. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | An exploration of the evolutionary origins of religion. | + | |
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| - | A book exploring the future | + | |
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| A book about the nature of reality, combining ideas from physics, computation, | A book about the nature of reality, combining ideas from physics, computation, | ||
| - | ====Douglas Hofstadter - Godel, Escher, Bach ==== | + | \\ |
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| A Pulitzer Prize-winning book exploring the nature of consciousness and creativity through the works of Kurt Gödel, M.C. Escher, and Johann Sebastian Bach. | A Pulitzer Prize-winning book exploring the nature of consciousness and creativity through the works of Kurt Gödel, M.C. Escher, and Johann Sebastian Bach. | ||
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| - | A book proposing that the universe can be explained by science without the need for a creator. | + | [[https:// |
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| A book about the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize our world. | A book about the potential of nanotechnology to revolutionize our world. | ||
| - | ====J. Storrs Hall - Beyond AI ==== | + | \\ |
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| A book about the future of artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity. | A book about the future of artificial intelligence and its implications for humanity. | ||
| - | ====M. Mitchell Waldrop - Complexity The Emerging Science at the Edge of Order and Chaos ==== | + | \\ |
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| A book about the science of complexity, exploring how complex systems arise and behave. | A book about the science of complexity, exploring how complex systems arise and behave. | ||
| - | ====Lawrence Weinstein - Guesstimation Solving the World' | + | \\ |
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| A book teaching how to make quick, approximate calculations to solve real-world problems. | A book teaching how to make quick, approximate calculations to solve real-world problems. | ||
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| - | A book about the science of aging and the potential to extend human lifespan significantly. | ||
| - | ====Peter D. Ward & Donald Brownlee - Rare Earth Why Complex Life is Uncommon in the Universe | + | \\ |
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| A book arguing that complex life is likely to be rare in the universe. | A book arguing that complex life is likely to be rare in the universe. | ||
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| - | A book exploring the physics behind important policy issues. | ||
| - | ====David Brooks | + | \\ |
| - | A book exploring | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A dialogue between a physicist and a spiritual leader about the relationship between science and spirituality. | ||
| - | | + | A book exploring how the internet is changing our understanding |
| - | A book about the importance | + | |
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| - | A book arguing that progress is unlimited as long as we continue to seek better explanations. | ||
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| - | A philosophical guide to the concept of truth. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A book exploring how the internet is changing our understanding of knowledge and expertise. | ||
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| A book about the two systems of thinking that drive the way we make decisions. | A book about the two systems of thinking that drive the way we make decisions. | ||
| - | ====Lisa Randall - Knocking on Heaven' | + | |
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| A book about the latest developments in physics and their implications for our understanding of the world. | A book about the latest developments in physics and their implications for our understanding of the world. | ||
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| - | A book about the evolution of cooperation using game theory. | ||
| - | ====Leonard Mlodinow - The Drunkard' | + | |
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| A book about how randomness and chance influence our lives. | A book about how randomness and chance influence our lives. | ||
| - | ====Len Fisher - The Perfect Swarm The Science of Complexity in Everyday Life ==== | + | |
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| A book about how self-organization and complexity appear in everyday life. | A book about how self-organization and complexity appear in everyday life. | ||
| - | ====Jim Al-Khalili - Paradox The Nine Greatest Enigmas in Physics | + | |
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| A book exploring some of the most fascinating paradoxes in physics. | A book exploring some of the most fascinating paradoxes in physics. | ||
| - | ====John MacCormick - Nine Algorithms That Changed the Future The Ingenious Ideas That Drive Today' | + | |
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| A book explaining the key algorithms that power modern computers. | A book explaining the key algorithms that power modern computers. | ||
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| - | A book exploring the question of free will in light of neuroscience research. | ||
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| - | A book about the limitations and dangers of financial models. | + | [[https:// |
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| A collection of essays by leading scientists on various aspects of the mind. | A collection of essays by leading scientists on various aspects of the mind. | ||
| - | ====David Orrell - The Future of Everything The Science of Prediction | + | |
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| A book exploring the history and science of prediction. | A book exploring the history and science of prediction. | ||
| - | ====Leonard Mlodinow - Subliminal How Your Unconscious Mind Rules Your Behavior | + | |
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| A book about how the unconscious mind influences our behavior. | A book about how the unconscious mind influences our behavior. | ||
| - | ====Brian Greene - The Hidden Reality Parallel Universes and the Deep Laws of the Cosmos | + | |
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| A book exploring the idea of parallel universes and the multiverse. | A book exploring the idea of parallel universes and the multiverse. | ||
| - | ====Lance Fortnow - The Golden Ticket P, NP, and the Search for the Impossible | + | |
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| A book about the P versus NP problem, a major unsolved problem in computer science. | A book about the P versus NP problem, a major unsolved problem in computer science. | ||
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| - | A book exploring the moral foundations of political and religious beliefs. | ||
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| - | Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don't ==== | ||
| - | A book about the art and science of prediction. | ||
| - | ====The Order of Time, by Carlo Rovelli | + | \\ |
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| + | Why So Many Predictions Fail - But Some Don't. A book about the art and science of prediction. | ||
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| An exploration of the nature of time, examining how our understanding of it has evolved through scientific discoveries and philosophical inquiries. | An exploration of the nature of time, examining how our understanding of it has evolved through scientific discoveries and philosophical inquiries. | ||
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| - | An analysis of how overprotective parenting and education are creating a generation less equipped to handle life's challenges. | ||
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| A compelling argument that the world is in a better state than we might think, challenging our preconceptions about global trends. | A compelling argument that the world is in a better state than we might think, challenging our preconceptions about global trends. | ||
| - | ====Homo Deus A Brief History of Tomorrow, by Yuval Noah Harari | + | |
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| A thought-provoking look at the future of humanity, exploring how technology might shape our evolution and destiny. | A thought-provoking look at the future of humanity, exploring how technology might shape our evolution and destiny. | ||
| - | ====What Is Real? The Unfinished Quest For the Meaning of Quantum Physics, by Adam Becker | + | |
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| An examination of the ongoing debate about the interpretation and implications of quantum mechanics. | An examination of the ongoing debate about the interpretation and implications of quantum mechanics. | ||
| - | ====Self Comes to Mind Constructing the Conscious Brain, by Antonio Damasio | + | |
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| An exploration of how consciousness emerges from the physical processes of the brain. | An exploration of how consciousness emerges from the physical processes of the brain. | ||
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| - | A visionary projection of humanity' | ||
| - | ====Brief Answers to the Big Questions, by Stephen Hawking | + | |
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| Hawking' | Hawking' | ||
| - | ====A Bee in a Cathedral and 99 other Scientific Analogies, by Joel Levy ==== | + | |
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| A collection of analogies that make complex scientific concepts more accessible and understandable. | A collection of analogies that make complex scientific concepts more accessible and understandable. | ||
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| - | An in-depth look at the science of sleep and its crucial role in our physical and mental well-being. | ||
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| - | An exploration of the nature of consciousness from a neuroscientific perspective. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A discussion of string theory and the geometry of the universe' | ||
| - | ====A Brief History | + | An in-depth look at the science |
| - | A journey through human history as revealed by our genes. | + | |
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| - | An examination of the concept of having a personal stake in decisions and actions. | ||
| - | ====The Math of Life and Death, by Kit Yates ==== | + | \\ |
| - | An exploration of how mathematics underlies and explains many aspects of our lives. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A concise overview of the fundamental concepts and importance of mathematics. | ||
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| - | Snowden' | + | |
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| - | A collection of essays by scientists predicting future scientific breakthroughs and their impacts. | ||
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| - | An exploration of human history and diversity through the lens of ancient DNA. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | An examination of quantum mechanics and its implications for our understanding of reality. | ||
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| - | An investigation into the science | + | |
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| - | An exploration of how mathematical models can be used to predict future events, including existential risks. | ||
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| - | An examination of pressing economic issues and potential solutions. | + | [[https:// |
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| A celebration of calculus and its profound impact on our understanding of the world. | A celebration of calculus and its profound impact on our understanding of the world. | ||
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| - | An exploration of the latest research on aging and the potential to extend human lifespans. | ||
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| - | A discussion of the fundamental principles that govern our universe. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | An exploration of how nature innovates and evolves complex adaptations. | + | |
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| - | A critique of meritocracy and its impact on social inequality. | ||
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| An exploration of the brain' | An exploration of the brain' | ||
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| - | An examination of the role of chance in success and its implications for policy and society. | ||
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| - | A defense | + | [[https:// |
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| An overview of the fundamental concepts that underpin statistical thinking. | An overview of the fundamental concepts that underpin statistical thinking. | ||
| - | ====Explaining Humans, by Camilla Pang ==== | + | |
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| An autistic scientist' | An autistic scientist' | ||
| - | ====Until the End of Time, by Brian Greene | + | |
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| A grand tour of the fundamental laws of the universe and their implications for life and consciousness. | A grand tour of the fundamental laws of the universe and their implications for life and consciousness. | ||
| - | ====Calling Bullshit, by Carl Bergstrom and Jevin West ==== | + | |
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| A guide to critical thinking and identifying misinformation in the modern world. | A guide to critical thinking and identifying misinformation in the modern world. | ||
| - | ====At the Edge of Time, by Dan Hooper | + | |
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| An exploration of the mysteries surrounding the earliest moments of our universe. | An exploration of the mysteries surrounding the earliest moments of our universe. | ||
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| - | ====Human Cultures through the Scientific Lens, by Pascal Boyer ==== | + | |
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| An examination of human culture from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive anthropology. | An examination of human culture from the perspective of evolutionary cognitive anthropology. | ||
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| - | An overview of current and future technologies aimed at extending human healthspan and lifespan. | ||
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| - | A critical examination of the current state of AI and the challenges in achieving human-like intelligence. | ||
| - | ====Think Again, by Adam Grant ==== | + | \\ |
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| + | A critical examination of the [then] current state of AI and the challenges in achieving human-like intelligence. | ||
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| An exploration of the importance of rethinking and unlearning in a rapidly changing world. | An exploration of the importance of rethinking and unlearning in a rapidly changing world. | ||
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| - | An examination of the problems facing scientific research and how to address them. | ||
| - | ====System Error, by Rob Reich, Mehran Sahami, and Jeremy M. Weinstein | + | \\ |
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| A critical look at the values and incentives shaping the tech industry and their societal impacts. | A critical look at the values and incentives shaping the tech industry and their societal impacts. | ||
| - | ====A Thousand Brains, by Jeff Hawkins | + | |
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| A new theory of intelligence based on the idea that the brain creates many models of the world. | A new theory of intelligence based on the idea that the brain creates many models of the world. | ||
| - | ====Useful Delusions, by Shankar Vedantam and Bill Mesler | + | |
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| An exploration of the positive and negative roles self-deception plays in our lives. | An exploration of the positive and negative roles self-deception plays in our lives. | ||
| - | ====Being You, by Anil Seth ==== | + | |
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| A neuroscientist' | A neuroscientist' | ||
| - | ====What Is Life?, by Paul Nurse ==== | + | |
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| An accessible overview of the fundamental principles of biology. | An accessible overview of the fundamental principles of biology. | ||
| - | ====Noise, by Daniel Kahneman, Olivier Sibony, and Cass R. Sunstein | + | |
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| An examination of the role of unwanted variability in human judgment and decision-making. | An examination of the role of unwanted variability in human judgment and decision-making. | ||
| - | ====A Series of Fortunate Events, by Sean B. Carroll | + | |
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| An exploration of the role of chance in shaping life and the universe. | An exploration of the role of chance in shaping life and the universe. | ||
| - | ====Existential Physics, by Sabine Hossenfelder | + | |
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| A physicist' | A physicist' | ||
| - | ====The Biggest Ideas in the Universe, by Sean Carroll | + | |
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| An accessible exploration of fundamental physics concepts. | An accessible exploration of fundamental physics concepts. | ||
| - | ====Enlightenment Now, by Steven Pinker | + | |
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| A defense of reason, science, and humanism as forces for human progress. | A defense of reason, science, and humanism as forces for human progress. | ||
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| - | An introduction to Stoic philosophy and its relevance to modern life. | ||
| - | ====The End of the World is Just the Beginning, by Peter Zeihan ==== | + | \\ |
| - | An analysis of how deglobalization might reshape the world. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | A critical examination of what climate science does and doesn' | ||
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| An argument against the idea that the human mind is a blank slate shaped only by environment. | An argument against the idea that the human mind is a blank slate shaped only by environment. | ||
| - | ====A Brief History of Equality, by Thomas Piketty ==== | ||
| - | An optimistic look at the long-term trend towards greater equality in human societies. | ||
| - | ====What We Owe the Future, by William MacAskill ==== | + | \\ |
| - | An argument for the moral importance of positively influencing the long-term future. | + | [[https:// |
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| An exploration of human reasoning and how to improve it. | An exploration of human reasoning and how to improve it. | ||
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| - | An attempt to integrate scientific understanding with traditional wisdom to create a coherent worldview. | ||
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| - | An exploration of animal senses and the diversity of perceptual worlds in nature. | + | [[https:// |
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| - | An overview of the fundamental realities governing our world, from energy to food production. | ||
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| An examination of how size and scale influence various phenomena in nature and human society. | An examination of how size and scale influence various phenomena in nature and human society. | ||
| - | ====The Book of Why, by Judea Pearl and Dana Mackenzie | + | |
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| An introduction to the science of cause and effect and its implications. | An introduction to the science of cause and effect and its implications. | ||
| - | ====Third Millennium Thinking, by Saul Perlmutter, John Campbell, et al. ==== | + | |
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| A guide to scientific thinking tools for navigating the complexities of the modern world. | A guide to scientific thinking tools for navigating the complexities of the modern world. | ||
| - | ====Reality+, by David J. Chalmers | + | |
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| A philosophical exploration of virtual worlds and their implications for our understanding of reality. | A philosophical exploration of virtual worlds and their implications for our understanding of reality. | ||
| - | ====On the Origin of Time, by Thomas Hertog | + | |
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| An exploration of Stephen Hawking' | An exploration of Stephen Hawking' | ||
| - | ====A Field Guide to Lies, by Daniel J. Levitin | + | |
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| A guide to critical thinking and identifying misinformation in the modern world. | A guide to critical thinking and identifying misinformation in the modern world. | ||
| - | ====I've Been Thinking, by Daniel Dennett | + | |
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| A memoir and intellectual journey through the major themes of 20th-century philosophy and cognitive science. | A memoir and intellectual journey through the major themes of 20th-century philosophy and cognitive science. | ||
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| - | An argument against the existence of free will based on current scientific understanding. | ||
| - | ====A Brief History of Intelligence, | + | \\ |
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| An exploration of the evolution of intelligence and its implications for AI development. | An exploration of the evolution of intelligence and its implications for AI development. | ||
| - | ====Quanta and Fields, by Sean Carroll | + | |
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| An in-depth exploration of quantum mechanics and field theory. | An in-depth exploration of quantum mechanics and field theory. | ||
| - | ====The Code Breaker, by Walter Isaacson | + | |
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| A biography of Jennifer Doudna and an exploration of the CRISPR gene-editing breakthrough. | A biography of Jennifer Doudna and an exploration of the CRISPR gene-editing breakthrough. | ||
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