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The things we make : the unknown history of invention from cathedrals to soda cans / by Hammack, Bill,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."In this book, Bill Hammack, better known as The Engineer Guy, takes us on a whirlwind tour of how humans built the world we know today. From the grand stone arches of medieval cathedrals to the mundane modern soda can, Hammack explains the golden rule of thumb that underlies every new building technique, every technological advancement, and every creative solution that leads us one step closer to a better, more functional world. Perfect for readers of Adam Grant and Jared Diamond, this fascinating examination of the method that keeps pushing humanity forward is a spotlight on the achievements of the past and a celebration of the potential of our future"--
Subjects: Buildings.; Engineering.; Inventions.; Manufactures.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Think like a human : the power of your mind in an age of AI / by Weitzner, David,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."How the World Really Works meets Bill Hammack in Think Like a Human by Dr. David Weitzner; take a fascinating journey through AI: from its origins in history to its influences on our everyday lives and the unethical way it's wielded by big tech; through it all, Weitzner explores how creators everywhere practice "artful intelligence"-and shows us a hopeful vision for the future, in which we think like human beings in the age of AI"--
Subjects: Artificial intelligence.; Thought and thinking.;
Available copies: 0 / Total copies: 1
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