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Enshittification : Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It. by Doctorow, Cory.;
Cory Doctorow is a science fiction author, activist and journalist. He is the author of many books, including THE LOST CAUSE, a solarpunk science fiction novel of hope amidst the climate emergency. His recent nonfiction THE INTERNET CON: HOW TO SEIZE THE MEANS OF COMPUTATION is a Big Tech disassembly manual. Other recent books include RED TEAM BLUES, a science fiction crime thriller; CHOKEPOINT CAPITALISM, nonfiction about monopoly and creative labor markets; the LITTLE BROTHER series for young adults; INREAL LIFE, a graphic novel; and the picture book POESY THE MONSTER SLAYER. In 2020, he was inducted into the Canadian Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: SOCIAL SCIENCE / General;
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The Intelligence Explosion : When AI Beats Humans at Everything. by Barrat, James.;
'The Intelligence Explosion' is a fast-paced exploration of the myriad issues raised by generative AI. At such a moment in time it is important that the public understand the dimensions of the release of these tools into the wilds, the positive and the negative, and how we might guard against what the leaders of the industry declare may well lead to our annihilation, but could also lead to our salvation if handled with the necessary forethought.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Technology Studies;
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Bone Valley : Murder and Injustice in Florida. by King, Gilbert.;
From Pulitzer Prize-winning author Gilbert King comes a chilling exploration of one of Americas most haunting wrongful conviction cases. Based on the hit podcast, 'Bone Valley' is at once a revelatory investigation into a murder, a chilling portrait of the criminal justice system, and a uniquely powerful story of grace and redemption. From the author of 'Beneath a Ruthless Sun'.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: LAW / Criminal Law / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Criminology; TRUE CRIME / Murder / General;
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Chain of Ideas : The Origins of Our Authoritarian Age. by Kendi, Ibram X.;
'Chain of Ideas' traces the rise of the authoritarian and xenophobic movements threatening democracies around the globe.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: POLITICAL SCIENCE / General; POLITICAL SCIENCE / History & Theory; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Race & Ethnic Relations;
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Goliath's Curse : The History and Future of Societal Collapse. by Kemp, Luke.;
'Goliath's Curse' is a vast and unprecedented survey of societal collapse - stretching from the Bronze Age to the age of silicon - that digs through the ruins of fallen societies to understand the root causes of their downfall and the most dire consequences for our future.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: HISTORY / Civilization; SCIENCE / Global Warming & Climate Change; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Anthropology / General;
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The God Test : Artificial Intelligence and Our Coming Cosmic Reckoning. by Wright, Robert.;
'The God Test' is a sweeping new view of artificial intelligence that argues this revolution will challenge us spiritually and could restore a missing ingredient in modern life - our sense of purpose.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / Expert Systems; COMPUTERS / Artificial Intelligence / General; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Future Studies;
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Gwyneth : The Biography. by Odell, Amy.;
In 'Gwyneth', Amy Odell takes readers inside the world of Gwyneth Paltrow, one of the most influential and polarizing celebrities of the modern era - complete with exclusive new stories about her childhood, acting career, romances, and her lifestyle brand Goop.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / General; BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Rich & Famous; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Popular Culture;
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The Origin of Language : How We Learned to Speak and Why. by Beekman, Madeleine.;
In a radical new story about the birth of our species, 'The Origin of Language' argues that it was not hunting, fighting, or tool-making that forced early humans to speak, but the inescapable need to care for our children.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: LANGUAGE ARTS & DISCIPLINES / Linguistics / General; SCIENCE / Life Sciences / Evolution; SOCIAL SCIENCE / Women's Studies;
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This Is for Everyone : The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web. by Berners-Lee, Tim.;
'This Is for Everyone' is a gripping account of the rise of the digital world from the inventor of the World Wide Web. As the rapid development of artificial intelligence brings new risks and possibilities, Berners-Lee also offers a crucial guide to the decisions ahead - and shows how our digital lives can be reengineered for the sake of human flourishing rather than for profit or power.Library Bound Incorporated
Subjects: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY / Science & Technology; COMPUTERS / Internet / General; COMPUTERS / Social Aspects / General;
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The story spinner / by Erskine, Barbara,author.;
Silures, 384 AD. Elen is a princess promised to the emperor of Rome. He had come to Wales to find a bride, or that's what legend tells. Camp Meadow, 2024. Cadi is a writer who has discovered Elen's lost story. As she puts pen to paper, Cadi uncovers her cottage neighbours an ancient meadow. She is convinced she can hear soldiers marching. Opening the gate to the ancient meadow behind her cottage, could the secret behind Elen's fate lie closer than she thinks? But someone is desperate to keep the past buried, plotting to destroy the meadow. Can Cadi uncover Elen's story before it's lost to time? This is a spellbinding tale of love, ambition, and secrets that have lain silent for over a thousand years.
Subjects: Historical fiction.; Novels.; Authors; Generals; Man-woman relationships; Meadows; Power (Social sciences); Princesses; Secrecy; Women authors;
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