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The Emergent Mind

How Intelligence Arises in People and Machines

by Gaurav Suri, Jay McClelland ...

**A compelling journey into the inner workings of human and artificial minds“Deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible” —Robert Sapolsky, author of DeterminedNamed a Best Book of the Year by New Scientist • Next Big Idea Club**When we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a conscious decision about what to do. ... Read more

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**A compelling journey into the inner workings of human and artificial minds“Deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible” —Robert Sapolsky, author of DeterminedNamed a Best Book of the Year by New Scientist • Next Big Idea Club**When we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a conscious decision about what to do.
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The Emergent Mind

How Intelligence Arises in People and Machines

by Gaurav Suri, Jay McClelland ...

Narrated by Christopher Ragland ...

Unabridged

13 hours

A “deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible” (Robert Sapolsky, author of Determined) journey into the inner workings of human and artificial mindsWhen we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a conscious decision about what to do. What is going on behind the scenes?In The Emergent Mind, Gaurav Suri and Jay ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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A “deeply stimulating and disarmingly accessible” (Robert Sapolsky, author of Determined) journey into the inner workings of human and artificial mindsWhen we are trying to solve a problem, what happens? We find ourselves weighing arguments, or relying on intuition, then reaching a conscious decision about what to do. What is going on behind the scenes?In The Emergent Mind, Gaurav Suri and Jay
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Flip, The

Epiphanies of Mind and the Future of Knowledge

by Jeffrey J. Kripal ...

Narrated by James Lurie ...

Unabridged

6 hours 54 min

“One of the most provocative new books of the year, and, for me, mindblowing.” ―Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind“Kripal makes many sympathetic points about the present spiritual state of America. . . . [He] continues to believe that spirituality and science should not contradict each other.” ―New York Times Book Review“Kripal prompts us to reflect on our ... Read more

$35.99 USD

“One of the most provocative new books of the year, and, for me, mindblowing.” ―Michael Pollan, author of The Omnivore's Dilemma and How to Change Your Mind“Kripal makes many sympathetic points about the present spiritual state of America. . . . [He] continues to believe that spirituality and science should not contradict each other.” ―New York Times Book Review“Kripal prompts us to reflect on our
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The Irrational Decision

How We Gave Computers the Power to Choose for Us

by Benjamin Recht ...

Narrated by Eric Jason Martin ...

Unabridged

7 hours 42 min

This audiobook narrated by Eric Jason Martin reveals how the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality—and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgmentIn the 1940s, mathematicians set out to design computers that could act as ideal rational agents in the face of uncertainty. The Irrational Decision tells the story of how they settled on a ... Read more

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This audiobook narrated by Eric Jason Martin reveals how the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality—and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgmentIn the 1940s, mathematicians set out to design computers that could act as ideal rational agents in the face of uncertainty. The Irrational Decision tells the story of how they settled on a
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Third Millennium Thinking

Creating Sense in a World of Nonsense

by Saul Perlmutter, PhD, Robert MacCoun, PhD, John Campbell, PhD ...

Narrated by Joe Paulino ...

Unabridged

11 hours 10 min

Based on a wildly popular UC Berkeley course, a primer on how to think critically, make sound decisions, and solve problems—individually and collectively—using scientists’ tricks of the trade.In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? Does that article ... Read more

$27.99 USD

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Based on a wildly popular UC Berkeley course, a primer on how to think critically, make sound decisions, and solve problems—individually and collectively—using scientists’ tricks of the trade.In our deluge of information, it's getting harder and harder to distinguish the revelatory from the contradictory. How do we make health decisions in the face of conflicting medical advice? Does that article
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The Genius Myth

A Curious History of a Dangerous Idea

by Helen Lewis ...

Narrated by Helen Lewis ...

Unabridged

9 hours 6 min

**From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC’s podcast “The New Gurus” Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness' - and others are not*A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman and GQ Book for 2025***You can tell what a society values by ... Read more

$22.99 USD

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**From acclaimed Atlantic staff writer and host of BBC’s podcast “The New Gurus” Helen Lewis comes a timely and provocative interrogation of the myth of genius, exploring the surprising inventions, inspirations and distortions by which some lives are elevated to 'greatness' - and others are not*A Guardian, Financial Times, New Statesman and GQ Book for 2025***You can tell what a society values by
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How Things Are Made

A Journey Through the Hidden World of Manufacturing

by Tim Minshall ...

Narrated by Tim Minshall ...

Unabridged

8 hours 17 min

LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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LONGLISTED AS A FINANCIAL TIMES AND SCHRODERS BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR AWARDSHORTLISTED FOR THE ROYAL SOCIETY TRIVEDI SCIENCE BOOK PRIZEAn illuminating tour through the manufacturing world and its seismic influence on our lives, from internationally renowned expert Tim MinshallWe live in a manufactured world. Unless you are floating naked through space, you are right now in direct contact with
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The Idea of the Brain

The Past and Future of Neuroscience

by Matthew Cobb ...

Narrated by Joe Jameson ...

Unabridged

14 hours 13 min

An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No HarmFor thousands of years, thinkers and scientists have tried to understand what the brain does. Yet, ... Read more

$31.99 USD

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An "elegant", "engrossing" (Carol Tavris, Wall Street Journal) examination of what we think we know about the brain and why -- despite technological advances -- the workings of our most essential organ remain a mystery."I cannot recommend this book strongly enough."--Henry Marsh, author of Do No HarmFor thousands of years, thinkers and scientists have tried to understand what the brain does. Yet,
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All That We See or Seem

by Ken Liu ...

Narrated by Kat Cleave ...

Unabridged

10 hours 58 min

Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award–winning author Ken Liu's first sci-fi thriller, his most commercial, accessible, and action-packed outing yet.Julia Z, a young woman who gained notoriety at 14 as the "orphan hacker," is trying to live a life of digital obscurity in a Boston suburb.But when a lawyer named Piers, whose famous artist wife, Elli, has been kidnapped by dangerous criminals barges ... Read more

$25.99 USD

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Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award–winning author Ken Liu's first sci-fi thriller, his most commercial, accessible, and action-packed outing yet.Julia Z, a young woman who gained notoriety at 14 as the "orphan hacker," is trying to live a life of digital obscurity in a Boston suburb.But when a lawyer named Piers, whose famous artist wife, Elli, has been kidnapped by dangerous criminals barges
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All That We See or Seem

by Ken Liu ...

Series series A Julia Z Novel
Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award–winning author Ken Liu's first sci-fi thriller, his most commercial, accessible, and action-packed outing yet.Julia Z, a young woman who gained notoriety at 14 as the "orphan hacker," is trying to live a life of digital obscurity in a Boston suburb.But when a lawyer named Piers, whose famous artist wife, Elli, has been kidnapped by dangerous criminals barges ... Read more

$14.99 USD

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Hugo, Nebula, and World Fantasy Award–winning author Ken Liu's first sci-fi thriller, his most commercial, accessible, and action-packed outing yet.Julia Z, a young woman who gained notoriety at 14 as the "orphan hacker," is trying to live a life of digital obscurity in a Boston suburb.But when a lawyer named Piers, whose famous artist wife, Elli, has been kidnapped by dangerous criminals barges
... Read more

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Lives of Bitter Rain

A Tyrant Philosophers Novella

by Adrian Tchaikovsky ...

Series series The Tyrant Philosophers
*2026 LOCUS FINALIST FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL**SHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST SERIES*City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring 'Perfection' and 'Correctness' to an imperfect world. But before these ruthless Tyrant Philosophers send in their legions, they despatch Outreach – the rain before the storm.Outreach is that part of the Pal machine responsible for ... Read more

$8.99 USD

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*2026 LOCUS FINALIST FOR BEST SCIENCE FICTION NOVEL**SHORTLISTED FOR THE HUGO AWARD FOR BEST SERIES*City-by-city, kingdom-by-kingdom, the Palleseen have sworn to bring 'Perfection' and 'Correctness' to an imperfect world. But before these ruthless Tyrant Philosophers send in their legions, they despatch Outreach – the rain before the storm.Outreach is that part of the Pal machine responsible for
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Grace

an edge-of-your-seat atmospheric horror novel from the author of The Watchers

by A.M. Shine ...

SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are ... Read more

$8.99 USD

SHE ESCAPED ONCE.NOW IT WANTS HER BACK.Everyone living on the island feels it. There are no visitors anymore. No children. No one willing to set foot there. Then Grace arrives.She's come to learn the truth about her birth parents and, in her search for answers, she soon feels the presence too – something lurking beneath the surface.The community is secretive, but one thing is clear: they are
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