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Forthcoming Book, Latest Interviews, and AI Armageddon

SINGULARITY WEEKLY • 1356 implied HN points • 02 Apr 23
🕹 Technology AI Digital Interviews Book Ethics
  1. There are concerns about the risks and impact of advanced AI technology on society.
  2. Multiple experts are calling for a halt to the development of powerful AI systems due to potential negative consequences.
  3. The rapid advancement of AI technology is causing panic and hysteria as global leaders struggle to address the potential threats posed by AI.
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On Earning Foreign Income: A Book On Lessons And Strategies

Day One • 179 implied HN points • 13 Apr 24
💼 Business Income Strategies Global Market Book
  1. One strategy to hedge against declining local currencies is earning currencies of first-world nations like the US and Great Britain.
  2. Long-term thinking is crucial when aiming to earn in foreign currency, involving market study and adaptation for taking advantage of opportunities.
  3. Building a strong foundation, identifying market needs, and genuinely helping people are key steps towards earning foreign income successfully.

BOOK

Close-reading the reruns with Phoebe Maltz Bovy • 530 implied HN points • 01 Aug 23
📚 Literature Book
  1. Author is writing a book about female heterosexuality titled 'The Last Straight Woman.'
  2. The book will be published under a cool imprint by Penguin Random House.
  3. The author is excited to dive deep into a topic that has interested her for a while.

Easter Eggs & Behind the Scenes of 100 Mighty Dragons

Am I Doing This Right? • 491 implied HN points • 04 Apr 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Illustration Book Sketches
  1. The book '100 Mighty Dragons All Named Broccoli' has detailed and fun illustrations, including epic title pages with dragons relaxing on sun chairs and rock & roll dragons in New York.
  2. The process of creating the book involved adjustments and decisions, like changing a dragon from two-headed to one-headed for clarity and making tweaks to keep the content appropriate for readers.
  3. The illustrations in the book include interesting Easter eggs like dragons eating tacos and a reference to Shrek, adding layers of fun and creativity to the overall story.

Fast days, slow company

gen yeet • 373 implied HN points • 21 Jul 23
📚 Literature Film Memory Critique Analysis Book
  1. Memory is like a true fiction, a subjective version of the past that exists in our heads.
  2. Non-linear storytelling and abstraction in fiction can keep readers engaged and intrigued.
  3. Movies like Midnight Cowboy and Past Lives explore themes of unfulfilled romance and longing, leaving room for interpretation.

The SHAP Book is Available in Print 🥳

Mindful Modeler • 159 implied HN points • 12 Sep 23
🕹 Technology Machine Learning Explainable AI Book
  1. SHAP is an explainable AI technique that computes Shapley values for machine learning predictions, attributing predicted value among features fairly.
  2. SHAP is versatile and model-agnostic, working with any model type from linear regression to deep learning, and handling various data formats like tabular, image, or text.
  3. The SHAP Book offers a comprehensive guide to mastering the theory and application of SHAP, suitable for data scientists, statisticians, machine learners, and those familiar with Python.

Writing Topical Satire Quickly

Shades of Greaves • 117 implied HN points • 25 Sep 23
📚 Literature Satire Writing Workshop Author Book
  1. Writing topical satire quickly involves reacting to timely headlines and translating them into jokes efficiently.
  2. Teaching topical satire allows for therapeutic exploration of real-world issues through humor and camaraderie.
  3. Efficiently turning around satire pieces involves quick brainstorming, drawing from familiar topics, and utilizing available templates.

#103 Justice by design

Design Lobster • 179 implied HN points • 21 Feb 22
🎨 Art & Illustration Design Social justice Chocolate Book Quote
  1. Design can be used as a tool for social justice and equity, as demonstrated by initiatives like Creative Reaction Lab and their 'Equity-Centred Community Design Field Guide.'
  2. Companies like Tony's Chocolonely are using design in their products to convey powerful messages and promote social change, like highlighting issues of slavery in the chocolate industry.
  3. Design justice involves challenging normative models and amplifying diverse voices and knowledge through design practices, as emphasized by Sasha Costanza-Chock in their book 'Design Justice.'

The Mac Turns 40!

Danielle Newnham • 19 implied HN points • 26 Jan 24
🕹 Technology Podcasts Interview Book Watch Event
  1. The Mac turned 40 years old, celebrating its legacy in technology and design.
  2. Bill Gates shared insights on optimism and relevant topics in an engaging interview.
  3. A new book, 'Women Mean Business', highlights over 500 insights from female leaders in the business world.

New meditation book

Meaningness • 19 implied HN points • 24 Oct 23
⛪ Faith & Spirituality Meditation Book
  1. Opening Awareness is a guide for accurate perception leading to engagement and action, revealing dynamic creative space and empowering individuals to live courageously, kindly, and gracefully.
  2. Benefits of opening awareness include confidence, courage in facing challenges, heightened awareness of surroundings, and spontaneity in relationships and society.
  3. The book, 'Opening Awareness,' is accessible to both those familiar with meditation and newcomers, offering practical guidance in clear language.

Understanding Cancer

Holodoxa • 39 implied HN points • 30 Oct 22
🏥 Health & Wellness Cancer Biology Research Education Book
  1. Robin Hesketh, a Cambridge biochemistry professor, has written a book, 'Understanding Cancer,' giving a concise primer on cancer for science undergrads or curious lay readers.
  2. The book emphasizes that cancer is a genetic disease and explains how somatic mutations accumulate over time, leading to uncontrolled cell proliferation and metastasis.
  3. While well-organized and informative, 'Understanding Cancer' may feel like a detailed outline rather than a narrative read, catering more to young biomedical science undergrads than casual readers.

The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet

The Ideaspace • 21 implied HN points • 21 Feb 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Book Internet Platform Creativity Community
  1. The Dark Forest Anthology of the Internet is a book capturing a critical moment in internet history, exploring the concept of retreating to 'dark forests' online as a response to mainstream internet behaviors.
  2. The book is a limited first-edition run of 1,000 copies available for purchase through Metalabel, offering a beautifully designed narrative of life on the web.
  3. Metalabel is a new platform supporting the selling, releasing, and exhibiting of various creative works, providing a space for creative groups to collaborate and share their work and audiences.

Review of Fantasy: Realms of Imagination

Eclecticism: Reflections on literature, writing and life • 7 implied HN points • 24 Jan 24
🎨 Art & Illustration Exhibition Fantasy Literature Book Author
  1. Exhibitions can offer surprising insights, like broadening one's view of fantasy beyond traditional perceptions.
  2. Fantasy literature includes diverse genres like epics, quests, fairy tales, and more, showcasing a rich tapestry of storytelling.
  3. The exhibition 'Fantasy: Realms of Imagination' is described as sumptuous, featuring film excerpts, beautiful books, and interactive elements.

The Art of the Impossible

Danielle Newnham • 0 implied HN points • 02 May 23
🔬 Science Podcast Interview Book Watch
  1. Podcast featured AMA with Danielle Newnham answering startup and podcasting questions.
  2. Perimeter Institute interview with Sir Anthony Leggett on science and serendipity.
  3. Interview featuring Sarah Tavel discussing the value of intellectual rigor in venture capitalism.

The Art of The Impossible

Danielle Newnham • 0 implied HN points • 04 Aug 23
🎨 Art & Illustration Podcast Quote Interview Book Film
  1. The newsletter 'The Art of The Impossible' shares inspiring stories and content weekly.
  2. The podcast featured Nir Eyal discussing being 'Indistractable' and the importance of time management.
  3. An interview highlighted Dr. Evelyn Granville's achievements as one of the first Black women to earn a PhD in mathematics and her work at IBM and NASA.