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Calamity Theory
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Author : Joshua Schuster
language : en
Publisher: U of Minnesota Press
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Calamity Theory written by Joshua Schuster and has been published by U of Minnesota Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with Philosophy categories.
What are the implications of how we talk about apocalypse? A new philosophical field has emerged. “Existential risk” studies any real or hypothetical human extinction event in the near or distant future. This movement examines catastrophes ranging from runaway global warming to nuclear warfare to malevolent artificial intelligence, deploying a curious mix of utilitarian ethics, statistical risk analysis, and, controversially, a transhuman advocacy that would aim to supersede almost all extinction scenarios. The proponents of existential risk thinking, led by Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom, have seen their work gain immense popularity, attracting endorsement from Bill Gates and Elon Musk, millions of dollars, and millions of views. Calamity Theory is the first book to examine the rise of this thinking and its failures to acknowledge the ways some communities and lifeways are more at risk than others and what it implies about human extinction. Forerunners: Ideas First is a thought-in-process series of breakthrough digital publications. Written between fresh ideas and finished books, Forerunners draws on scholarly work initiated in notable blogs, social media, conference plenaries, journal articles, and the synergy of academic exchange. This is gray literature publishing: where intense thinking, change, and speculation take place in scholarship.
Calamity Theory
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Author : Joshua Schuster
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2021-10-19
Calamity Theory written by Joshua Schuster and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-10-19 with categories.
What are the implications of how we talk about apocalypse? A new philosophical field has emerged. "Existential risk" studies any real or hypothetical human extinction event in the near or distant future. This movement examines catastrophes ranging from runaway global warming to nuclear warfare to malevolent artificial intelligence, deploying a curious mix of utilitarian ethics, statistical risk analysis, and, controversially, a transhuman advocacy that would aim to supersede almost all extinction scenarios. The proponents of existential risk thinking, led by Oxford philosopher Nick Bostrom, have seen their work gain immense popularity, attracting endorsement from Bill Gates and Elon Musk, millions of dollars, and millions of views. Calamity Theory is the first book to examine the rise of this thinking and its failures to acknowledge the ways some communities and lifeways are more at risk than others and what it implies about human extinction.
The Collapse Of Chaos
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Author : Ian Stewart
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2000-03-02
The Collapse Of Chaos written by Ian Stewart and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000-03-02 with Science categories.
Do we live in a simple or a complex universe? Jack Cohen and Ian Stewart explore the ability of complicated rules to generate simple behaviour in nature through 'the collapse of chaos'. 'The most startling, thought-provoking book I've read all year. I was pleased to learn that most of the things I thought I knew were wrong' -- Terry Pratchett
Political Legitimacy And Traditional Values In Putin S Russia
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Author : Pal Kolsto
language : en
Publisher: Edinburgh University Press
Release Date : 2025-01-31
Political Legitimacy And Traditional Values In Putin S Russia written by Pal Kolsto and has been published by Edinburgh University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2025-01-31 with categories.
Since Vladimir Putin's return to the Russian presidency in 2012, protection and promotion of so-called 'traditional values' has played a prominent role in the Kremlin's propaganda campaigns. From the large-scale demonstrations in 2011-2012 to the full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022, conservative social values have been mobilised to justify the Kremlin's policy choices. In the case of the invasion, for example, Putin argued that the allegedly 'decadent' western world was using Ukraine as a springboard to export its 'pseudo-values' into Russia. Drawing on a series of case studies spanning elite-level political rhetoric, the work of various ideological 'values entrepreneurs' such as the Russian Orthodox Church, and, not least, of grassroots sentiments, Political Legitimacy and Traditional Values in Putin's Russia explores authoritarian regime legitimation in today's Russia.
Knowledge Based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems
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Author : Bruno Apolloni
language : en
Publisher: Springer
Release Date : 2007-09-12
Knowledge Based Intelligent Information And Engineering Systems written by Bruno Apolloni and has been published by Springer this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2007-09-12 with Computers categories.
This book is part of a three-volume set that constitutes the refereed proceedings of the 11th International Conference on Knowledge-Based Intelligent Information and Engineering Systems, KES 2007. Coverage in this first volume includes artificial neural networks and connectionists systems, fuzzy and neuro-fuzzy systems, evolutionary computation, machine learning and classical AI, agent systems, and information engineering and applications in ubiquitous computing environments.
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues
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Author : Kevin T. Pickering
language : en
Publisher: Psychology Press
Release Date : 1997
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues written by Kevin T. Pickering and has been published by Psychology Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1997 with Nature categories.
An Instructor's manual to accompany the comprehensive text, Introduction to Global Environmental Issues. It is an essential book for all those studying global environmental issues.
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual
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Author : Lewis A. Owen
language : en
Publisher: Routledge
Release Date : 2018-05-08
An Introduction To Global Environmental Issues Instructors Manual written by Lewis A. Owen and has been published by Routledge this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-05-08 with Science categories.
New material on the Earth, Atmosphere and Oceans All sections updated with substantially more illustrations and figures Expanded key point sections and further reading ends of chapters A glossary of highlighted key words and concepts Accompanying teachers' manual with overviews of chapters, key learning objectives and multiple choice, short answer and essay questions
Science 1001
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Author : Paul Parsons
language : en
Publisher: Hachette UK
Release Date : 2013-02-14
Science 1001 written by Paul Parsons and has been published by Hachette UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-02-14 with Science categories.
Science 1001 provides clear and concise explanations of the most fundamental and fascinating scientific concepts. Distilled into 1001 bite-sized mini-essays arranged thematically, this unique reference book moves steadily from the basics through to the most advanced of ideas, making it the ideal guide for novices and science enthusiasts. Whether used as a handy reference, an informal self-study course or simply as a gratifying dip-in, this book offers - in one volume - a world of cutting-edge scientific knowledge for the general reader. Science 1001 is an incredibly comprehensive guide, spanning all of the key scientific disciplines including Physics, Chemistry, Biology, The Earth, Space, Health and Medicine, Social Science, Information Science , the Applied Sciences and Futurology. From Newton's elemental laws of motion and the physics of black holes, through the fundamental particles of matter, to the extraordinary Human Genome Project and the controversial possibilities of cloning and gene therapy, Dr Paul Parsons demystifies the key concepts of science in the simplest language and answers its big questions: Will scientists find a cure for AIDS? How did the universe begin? And will we conquer space? Concluding with an exciting glimpse of what's to come for science - from the possibility of time travel to the spectre of transhumanism - this really is the only science book you'll ever need.
Coaching Science
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Author : Dan Gordon
language : en
Publisher: SAGE
Release Date : 2009-04-27
Coaching Science written by Dan Gordon and has been published by SAGE this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-04-27 with Sports & Recreation categories.
Coaching is an increasingly important area of sports science courses, and this text provides accessible and up-to-date coverage of this key topic. Modern coaches need to be applied scientists who keep abreast of research and are able to apply a multidisciplinary understanding to their practice. The book therefore examines coaching in terms of biomechanics, physiology and psychology, as well as perennial issues such as athlete motivation, nutrition, design of training programmes, talent identification, monitoring and ethics. Written by an author who combines academic expertise with high-level practical experience, the book successfully links theory with case studies.
Hobbesian Moral And Political Theory
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Author : Gregory S. Kavka
language : en
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Release Date : 2021-01-12
Hobbesian Moral And Political Theory written by Gregory S. Kavka and has been published by Princeton University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2021-01-12 with Philosophy categories.
In recent years serious attempts have been made to systematize and develop the moral and political themes of great philosophers of the past. Kant, Locke, Marx, and the classical utilitarians all have their current defenders and arc taken seriously as expositors of sound moral and political views. It is the aim of this book to introduce Hobbes into this select group by presenting a plausible moral and political theory inspired by Leviathan. Using the techniques of analytic philosophy and elementary game theory, the author develops a Hobbesian argument that justifies the liberal State and reconciles the rights and interests of rational individuals with their obligations. Hobbes's case against anarchy, based on his notorious claim that life outside the political State would be a "war of all against all," is analyzed in detail, while his endorsement of the absolutist State is traced to certain false hypotheses about political sociology. With these eliminated, Hobbes's principles support a liberal redistributive (or "satisfactory") State and a limited right of revolution. Turning to normative issues, the book explains Hobbes's account of morality based on enlightened self-interest and shows how the Hobbesian version of social contract theory justifies the political obligations of citizens of satisfactory States.