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Literary Theory for Robots reveals the hidden history of modern machine intelligence, taking readers on a spellbinding journey from medieval Arabic philosophy to visions of a universal language, past Hollywood fiction factories and missile defense systems trained on Russian folktales. In this provocative reflection on the shared pasts of literature and computer science, former Microsoft engineer and professor of comparative literature Dennis Yi Tenen...
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"An exhilarating tour of humanity's next great technological achievement-quantum computing-which may eventually unravel the deepest mysteries of science and solve some of humanity's biggest problems, like global warming, world hunger, and incurable disease, by the bestselling author of The God Equation. The runaway success of the microchip processor may be reaching its end. Running up against the physical constraints of smaller and smaller sizes,...
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The purpose of this book is to provide an average computer user with the knowledge that will help them stay safe while online, as well as help them make privacy choices that work for them. My goal is to explain online threats in terms that don't require a technical background to understand. All techno-speak will be limited, and where it cannot be avoided, I will first be explained in common non-computer terms.
This book should be accessible to anyone...
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Get the Summary of Alok Kanojia's How to Raise a Healthy Gamer in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "How to Raise a Healthy Gamer" delves into the psychological and neuroscientific aspects of video game engagement, particularly in children and adolescents. The book explores how games are designed to tap into the brain's reward system, satisfying psychological needs and potentially leading to excessive gaming. It discusses...
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Expand your Future with by Mastering Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT
Dive into the digital age where the lines between human creativity and artificial intelligence blur, bringing forth an unprecedented era of innovation. "Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT, The Ultimate Mastery Guide," is not just a book; it's your gateway to mastering a skill that's shaping the future. But why is this important to you?
• Are you struggling to stay ahead in the...
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"Winner of the 1999 Don K. Price Award, Science, Technology and Environmental Politics Section of the American Political Science Association" "One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 1997" Gene I. Rochlin is Professor of Energy and Resources at the University of California, Berkeley. He has been the recipient of a John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation Individual Fellowship for Research and Writing in International Security and of a...
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From the author of the #1 New York Times bestseller Fire and Fury and Siege: Trump Under Fire-Michael Wolff's wickedly funny chronicle of his rags-to-riches-to-rags adventure as a fledgling Internet entrepreneur exposes an industry powered by hype, celebrity, and billions of investment dollars, and notably devoid of profit-making enterprises.
As he describes his efforts to control his company's burn rate-the amount of money the company consumes in...
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Get the Summary of Bruce Schneier's A Hackers Mind in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. Bruce Schneier's "A Hacker's Mind" delves into the concept of hacking as a sophisticated form of exploitation within the boundaries of a system's rules, often for personal gain. Schneier, a security expert, explores how hacking extends beyond the digital realm to economic, political, and social systems, exploiting their inherent...
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Facebook is one of the world's largest social networking sites with an estimated three billion users. Because of its immense global audience and substantial influence, it is well worth considering advertising your business and or website on this social media platform. Facebook advertising can potentially be a source of revenue for your business. The eBook, 'Best Facebook Markerting Campaigns', by Janice Gladwell provides you with some worthwhile...
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Writing a book of this magnitude would not have been possible without the support and contributions of numerous individuals and organizations. I am deeply grateful to all those who have played a part in bringing "Quadrillion Dollar Dreams: The Entrepreneurship Bible" to life.First and foremost, I would like to express my sincere gratitude to my family. Their unwavering support, encouragement, and patience throughout the entire process of writing this...
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ElasticSearch is an open source search server built on Apache Lucene. It was built to provide a scalable search solution with built-in support for near real-time search and multi-tenancy.Jumping into the world of ElasticSearch by setting up your own custom cluster, this book will show you how to create a fast, scalable, and flexible search solution. By learning the ins-and-outs of data indexing and analysis, "ElasticSearch Server" will start you on...
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Get the Summary of Robert C. Martin's Clean Architecture in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Clean Architecture" by Robert C. Martin is a comprehensive guide to software design and architecture that emphasizes the importance of crafting adaptable and maintainable systems. Martin argues that while creating functional software may be straightforward, developing fundamentally sound software requires a deeper understanding...
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Arguably the most literary of science fiction shows, Dr Who has adapted its time lords and cast of companions and alien threats to audiences across the globe for more than 50 years.
In Time Lords Remixed unapologetic Whovian and digital artist David P. Reiter reimagines the voices of time lords, especially Peter Capaldi and Jodie Whittaker, through a poetic and image remix that spans 50 episodes and includes associative internet links that build...
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Get the Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Algorithms to Live By" explores the intersection of computer science and human decision-making, illustrating how algorithms can inform and improve everyday choices. The book delves into optimal stopping problems, such as the "turkey drop" and the Secretary Problem, which involve determining the right time...
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Das 19. GeoForum MV 2023 widmet sich dem Thema "Geoinformation - gefragter denn je!". Mit der gigantischen Menge verfügbarer Geoinformationen, den einfachen Möglichkeiten, selbst Geoinformationen zu erheben sowie den politisch-gesellschaftlichen Entwicklungen zu mehr Digitalisierung und Offenheit zählen Geoinformationen immer mehr zu den Schlüsselressourcen unserer Gesellschaft. Sie werden aus Sicht der Geoinformatiker von jedermann im täglichen...
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An Unforgettable Journey into the Dark Heart of the Information Age. In Escape Velocity, Mark Dery takes on an electrifying tour of the high-tech subcultures that both celebrate and critique our wired world: would-be cyborgs who believe the body is obsolete and dream of downloading their minds into computers, cyber-hippies who boost their brainpower with smart drugs and mind machines, on-line swingers seeking cybersex on electronic bulletin boards,...
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Touchpad Artificial Intelligence series has some salient features such as AI Reboot, AI Deep Thinking,
AI in Life, AI Lab and AI Ready which ensures that NEP 2020 guidelines are followed.
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- National Education Policy 2020
- AI Game: It contains an interesting game or activity for the students to try on their own or with their classmates to learn how the game mechanics work while having fun.
- Brainy Fact: It presents an interesting...
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In Rule the Web, you'll learn how to:
* Browse recklessly, free from viruses, ads, and spyware
* Turn your browser into a secure and powerful anywhere office
* Raze your old home page and build a modern Web masterpiece
* Get the news so fast it'll leave skidmarks on your inbox
* Fire your broker and let the Internet make you rich
* Claim your fifteen megabytes of fame with a blog or podcast
You use the Web to shop, do your banking, have fun,...
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El material tiene como objetivo ser un texto de refuerzo para los estudiantes quienes se encuentran iniciando el interesante mundo de la programación. En este libro encontrarán ejercicios explicados detalladamente que procura contribuir a una mejor comprensión de los temas que abarcan los fundamentos de programación, que esperamos que sea de utilidad en su proceso de aprendizaje.
Este libro se enfoca en la lógica de programación, permite enfocarse...
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Recent regulations about cybersecurity put pressure on every Board Director and C-Suite executive to understand the risks and impact of a breach. When your company's CIO or CISO speaks, how much do you understand? If you don't speak the language of cybersecurity, you are not only at a disadvantage, but you could also be legally liable.
This book was written to be a translator, handbook, and dictionary for anyone who isn't an expert in the world...
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