I found this to be a very relaxing and yet thought-provoking read that challenges you to look within yourself. This book is a collection of self-care I found this to be a very relaxing and yet thought-provoking read that challenges you to look within yourself. This book is a collection of self-care wisdom with the main message that no one is perfect, you must accept yourself and flourish with your flaws. It has a separate chapter dedicated to spiritual wisdom regarding: Self-Care, Family, Empathy, Relationships, Courage, Healing, Enlightenment, and Acceptance. Each chapter begins with a short story of experience from author Haemin Sunim, a Korean-born Buddhist monk educated in the US, which is then followed by related quotes. Easy to read, I recommend it!...more
Quite a fascinating read! Incredible that an entire book can be written about 'Zero'. The book begins with the history of Zero (it took a long time foQuite a fascinating read! Incredible that an entire book can be written about 'Zero'. The book begins with the history of Zero (it took a long time for societies to accept the concept of Zero and include it in their number line). The history is connected up until present day, with the relevance of Zero in calculus and algebra, and eventually how it lies core to our understandings of physics and particularly astrophysics. I enjoyed the first half of the book more than the second half, which became slow at times and quite complex - but the author makes a good effort in trying to simplify concepts via his words and visuals....more
This book covers an incredibly unique and timely topic: the intersection of AI, philosophy, religion and the search for meaning. The author, Meghan O'This book covers an incredibly unique and timely topic: the intersection of AI, philosophy, religion and the search for meaning. The author, Meghan O'Gieblyn, is a former theologian who lost faith. In a new search for meaning, she stumbled upon the rise of DATAISM. The book compares the various philosophies and religions that have shaped human thought throughout history with the functioning of modern technology and AI today. Digital technologies are now shaping intellectual and religious thinking. Comparisons are drawn across 7 main themes: Image, Pattern, Network, Paradox, Metonymy, Algorithm and Virality.
Although a fascinating topic, I got bored sometimes by the philosophical reasoning. It's definitely more heavy on the philosophy and religion side, more so than AI, but that's to be expected given the author's background. Arguments are thought-provoking and I'll be referencing this for future research and courses....more
The sequel to Wanderers, this story has quite a different focus from the first book. In a post-pandemic world, the US has fallen into chaos. The sleepThe sequel to Wanderers, this story has quite a different focus from the first book. In a post-pandemic world, the US has fallen into chaos. The sleepwalkers and shepherds live in their own 'bubble' in the mountain town Ouray, Colorado as they try to rebuild and reestablish society. Without giving too much away, the main premise of this books' plot focuses around Black Swan, the AI system, and its over-reaching power in Ouray and beyond. Very unique story with lots of twists and turns, great writing, and fantastic characters that you can connect with. It is a long read, 800+ pages, but it kept me enthralled until the end....more
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