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Explore the fascinating interplay between nature, software, art, and urban design in this thought-provoking book. Discover how software impacts the world, and in turn, how people influence technology. With a unique perspective on the relationship between humans and software, Syntax & Sage is a must-read for anyone interested in the way technology transforms our daily lives.
Chris Dixon
2022-04-27T16:48:07.000ZThe Company
A Short History of a Revolutionary Idea (Modern Library Chronicles)
Explore the power and influence of companies in modern society with this groundbreaking book. Written by John Micklethwait and Adrian Wooldridge, it charts the rise of companies as one of history's greatest catalysts for good and evil. Discover how innovations such as limitations on liability have allowed companies to rival religions and states, controlling wealth and human affairs with surprising exemption from governing rules. A "fast-paced and well-written" work, this book offers rare insight into the past four centuries and helps make sense of today's world.
Chris Dixon
2021-06-27T22:52:30.000ZThis groundbreaking book tackles the topic of human consciousness in a whole new way. Renowned author Daniel Dennett presents a new model of consciousness, based on insights from neuroscience, psychology, and artificial intelligence. Explore the transformative perspectives on conscious life for humans, animals, and even robots.
Chris Dixon
2016-04-20T01:56:58.000ZThis book looks at the rising cost of college education in the US and challenges the common belief that it's due to dysfunctional behavior in the industry. Instead, the authors argue that it's a result of economic growth and changing wage structures. While acknowledging the problem of affordability, they explore policies that can preserve the quality of education while increasing access for all.