by Jule Owen | Apr 15, 2022 | Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Geopolitics
Lee, a former president of Google China and an AI expert with over three decades of experience in the tech industry, brings a unique perspective to the subject, blending his deep technical knowledge with his understanding of the geopolitical and economic implications...
by Jule Owen | Apr 4, 2022 | Book review, Drone warfare, Drones, Ethics, Technology, Warfare
In “Drone Theory,” Grégoire Chamayou presents a profound and critical analysis of the ethical, political, and philosophical implications of drone warfare. Chamayou, a French philosopher, delves into the transformative impact that drones have on modern...
by Jule Owen | Mar 27, 2022 | Book review, Existential Risk
“Our Final Hour: A Scientist’s Warning” by Sir Martin Rees, the British Astronomer Royal, is a thought-provoking and sobering exploration of the existential risks humanity faces in the 21st century. Published in 2003, the book takes a candid look at...
by Jule Owen | Mar 1, 2022 | Book review, Climate change
In The Madhouse Effect: How Climate Change Denial is Threatening Our Planet, Destroying Our Politics, and Driving Us Crazy, Michael E. Mann, a distinguished climate scientist, delves into the complexities of climate change and the denialism that surrounds it....
by Jule Owen | Feb 18, 2022 | Book review, Technology, Uncategorized
In A Dangerous Master: How to Keep Technology from Slipping Beyond Our Control, Wendell Wallach delves into the profound ethical and societal challenges posed by rapid technological advancements. The book serves as a critical examination of how our increasing reliance...
by Jule Owen | Feb 18, 2022 | Artificial General Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence, Book review, Human brain, Uncategorized
The human brain has long been a subject of fascination for scientists, philosophers, and thinkers alike. The sheer complexity of this organ, which governs thought, emotion, and behaviour, has inspired countless theories about its functioning. One particularly...
