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Whether pondering black holes or predicting discoveries at CERN, physicists believe the best theories are beautiful, natural, and elegant, and this standard separates popular theories from disposable ones. This is why, Sabine Hossenfelder argues, we have not seen a major breakthrough in the foundations of physics for more than four decades. The belief in beauty has become so dogmatic that it now conflicts with scientific objectivity: Observation has been unable to confirm mindboggling theories, like supersymmetry or grand unification, invented by physicists based on aesthetic criteria.

Humanity has reached a critical moment. Our world is unsettled and rapidly changing, and we face existential risks over the next century. Various outcomes - good and bad - are possible. Yet our approach to the future is characterized by short-term thinking, polarizing debates, alarmist rhetoric, and pessimism. In this short, exhilarating book, renowned scientist and best-selling author Martin Rees argues that humanity’s prospects depend on our taking a very different approach to planning for tomorrow.

A stunning blend of investigative journalism, authoritative science writing, and embedded ethnography. Every Human Intention captures the unsettling, lyrical beauty of the intimate moments and buried secrets that form Japan’s national drama. “An absolute marvel. Reveals the inner workings...

"Eagleman renders the secrets of the brain’s adaptability into a truly compelling page-turner.” —Khaled Hosseini, author of The Kite Runner “Livewired reads wonderfully like what a book would be if it were written by Oliver Sacks and William Gibson, sitting on Carl Sagan’s front lawn...

"A maioria das pessoas parece ter, pelo menos, uma pseudociência de estimação. Ficaremos satisfeitos, nestes casos, em plantar no mínimo uma semente de ceticismo que leve o leitor a considerar: será?” “Energias curativas, bolinhas de açúcar mágicas, terapias que invocam os antepassados e maluquices inventadas sobre o poder avassalador dos desejos inconscientes operam, todas, sob ‘leis de tapete voador’.

Author of the New York Times best seller The Beginning of Infinity, David Deutsch, explores the four most fundamental strands of human knowledge: quantum physics, and the theories of knowledge, computation, and evolution - and their unexpected connections. Taken together, these four strands reveal a deeply integrated, rational, and optimistic worldview. It describes a unified fabric of reality that is objective and comprehensible, in which human action and thought are central.

This revised edition of Human Nature begins a new phase in the most important intellectual controversy of this generation: Is human behavior controlled by the species' biological heritage? Does this heritage limit human destiny?

With characteristic pungency and simplicity of style, the author of Sociobiology challenges old prejudices and current misconceptions about the nature-nurture debate.

Philosopher Peter Godfrey-Smith dons a wet suit and journeys into the depths of consciousness in Other Minds Although mammals and birds are widely regarded as the smartest creatures on earth, it has lately become clear that a very distant branch of the tree of life has also sprouted higher...

Brought to you by Penguin. A dazzling, passionate polemic against anti-science movements of all kinds Keats accused Newton of destroying the poetry of the rainbow by explaining the origin of its colours. In this illuminating and provocative book, Richard Dawkins argues that Keats could not have...

In Understanding Artificial Intelligence: Of Minds and Machines, philosopher Patrick Grim traces the story of AI from ancient legends to the neural networks behind today’s breakthroughs. You see how modern systems became so powerful so quickly. You also explore the very meaning of “intelligence,” discovering how modern AI succeeds by drawing on three resources: vast datasets that let systems learn from examples; deep-learning architectures loosely modeled on the brain’s layers; and feedback loops that help models refine their behavior.

Uncover the hidden history of suppressed scientific discoveries and the institutional weaponization of faith and reason. Perfect for a gripping morning commute or a deep-focus listening session, this investigative journey exposes how rulers, corporations, and think tanks have actively...

Decode the mind-bending reality of quantum physics and discover how the universe connects without touching. Perfect for your morning commute or deep focus, this awe-inspiring journey translates complex mechanics into intuitive, gripping science. Explore exactly why Albert Einstein was so...

Explore the mind-bending reality of quantum mechanics and multiverse theory without needing a degree in astrophysics. Perfect for an awe-inspiring commute, this accessible science guide bridges the gap between sci-fi concepts and modern cosmology. You will learn to navigate the strange frontier...

Unite rigorous physics and neuroscience with your deep search for secular spirituality to find profound clarity. Perfect for a contemplative commute or a quiet morning walk, this audio journey transforms existential questions into awe-inspiring personal growth. Explore the mysteries of time...

Witness the epic historical clash between divine authority and modern science that radically reshaped human knowledge. Perfect for an educational commute, this immersive narrative transports you to a vivid era of astronomers and anatomists who risked everything to challenge the established order...

Master quantum physics and grasp the popular science shaping our universe without touching a single complex equation. Perfect for your daily commute, this conversational journey replaces hazy buzzwords with concrete, unforgettable stories. You will explore the historic experiments that forced...

Bridge the gap between quantum cosmology and deep spirituality without sacrificing your intellectual honesty. Perfect for a contemplative morning commute, this audio experience explores what happens when empirical science meets the human search for ultimate meaning. Reconcile a rigorous...

Reconcile cosmology and spirituality to navigate the honest tension between faith and doubt in a universe of physics. Perfect for your mindful morning commute, this contemplative journey clears away culture-war myths to bridge the gap between scientific discovery and human meaning. Whether you...

Master everyday problem solving and upgrade your critical thinking to cut through modern information overload. When you are bombarded by sensational headlines, conflicting health advice, and workplace uncertainty, relying on gut instinct is no longer enough. This empowering audio experience...

Shatter your illusion of a solid universe and uncover the mind-expanding popular science behind quantum mechanics. Perfect for a stimulating commute, this wondrous exploration bridges the gap between everyday life and the bizarre subatomic realm. You will effortlessly navigate complex physics...