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In science fiction, artificial intelligence takes the shape of computers that can speak like people, think for themselves, and sometimes act against us. Reality of course is vastly different, though in many ways computers surpass their fictional counterparts. This book reviews work in the field and covers topics from chess-playing to quantum computing. The writers tackle how to make computers more powerful, how we define consciousness, what the hard problems are, and even how computers might be built once the limits of silicon chips have been reached.

What do you really know about American government, the Constitution, and your rights as a citizen?Civics in a Year is a fast-paced podcast series that delivers essential civic knowledge in just 10 minutes per episode. Over the course of a year, we’ll explore 250 key questions—from the founding documents and branches of government to civil liberties, elections, and public participation.Rooted in the Civic Literacy Curriculum from the Center for American Civics at Arizona State University, this series is a collaborative project supported by the School of Civic and Economic Thought and ...

The zombie has had a bit of a renaissance over the last decade. Hollywood churns out films like World War Z and TV shows like The Walking Dead, and communities throughout the country hold zombie runs and races. So what’s driving the zombie obsession? Where did the fear of this creature originate? In this audiobook, The Real Zombies of Nature, we look at the myth of the zombie versus real instances of zombification in the natural world and engage in some scientific speculation about what would happen if myth ever became reality.

Welcome to American Heritage School's Patriot Podcast, hosted by the students of the podcast class at the AHS campus in downtown Salt Lake City. Each episode features students interviewing professionals, experts, and inspiring guests to explore real-world experiences through the lens of The Seven Principles of Personal and Civil Liberty. These conversations are designed to uplift, educate, and spark meaningful dialogue within the family. Tune in with your family each week to learn together, reflect on the values that matter most, and be inspired to live with greater purpose and principle. ...

I Feel That Way Too is a narrative podcast that explores life’s challenging questions so together we can feel less alone in our struggles and find the courage to take values-aligned actions. Through candid storytelling and insightful conversations with experts and everyday people, each episode unpacks the doubts, fears, and quiet longings that shape our lives. Whether it’s questioning monogamy, navigating political divides, or redefining who we are beyond our jobs, host Michelle MiJung Kim invites you to feel seen, understood, and a little less alone. If you’ve ever thought, “Does ...

Each week we choose a theme. Then anything can happen. This American Life is true stories that unfold like little movies for radio. Personal stories with funny moments, big feelings, and surprising plot twists. Newsy stories that try to capture what it’s like to be alive right now. It’s the most popular weekly podcast in the world, and winner of the first ever Pulitzer Prize for a radio show or podcast. Hosted by Ira Glass and produced in collaboration with WBEZ Chicago.

New American Community Podcast – Hosted by Mike Trapp The New American Community podcast, hosted by Mike Trapp, is a dynamic platform dedicated to empowering grassroots organizers and progressive changemakers across the United States. Drawing from his experience as a political organizer, social entrepreneur, and former three-term Columbia, Missouri councilperson, Trapp explores current events, timeless topics, and the nuts and bolts of community-driven activism. Each episode dives into in-depth discussions on what’s happening in our county today with a special focus on practical strategies...

Are you a new physician associate (PA) or PA student about to graduate? Ready, Set, Practice: Insights for New PAs is the six-episode podcast for you! Join expert guests as we dive into the challenges and opportunities that come with starting your PA career. From searching for jobs and navigating contracts to building confidence in your first year of practice to stepping into leadership and advocacy, we’ve got you covered with practical insights, expert advice, and actionable tips. Listen at your own pace and walk away with the tools you need to succeed. Tune in and take the next step in ...

From young kids to grown adults, there is something about cars that brings about certain emotions. Join this channel to get access to perks: Get access to Member only episodes, Early access to episodes, priority access to Kenny and Chris. When members reachout to us, we will send you a care package! https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCnVI56cIp_huoNRCXe1_Z2Q/join Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/americancarclassicsradio/ https://www.facebook.com/americancarclassicsradio Here are a few words to help people find us. Electric vehicles, repairing cars, fixing cars, Classic cars, Car challenges, ...

With essays and manifestos by American Compass founder Oren Cass, New America cofounder Michael Lind, US Secretary of State Marco Rubio, former US trade representative Robert Lighthizer, National Affairs founding editor Yuval Levin, American Affairs founding editor Julius Krein, among others, The New Conservatives revitalizes the American conservative tradition, breaking from the GOP's free-market fundamentalism to promote the productive markets, supportive communities, and responsive politics that are the foundations of the nation's liberty and prosperity.

Welcome to How I Rent It – hosted by Tony Ehrbar, owner of American Tent & former tent rental business operator. Tony started in the rental industry & now brings you inspiring stories from fellow tent rental owners. Discover how they got started, the challenges they’ve faced, & their secrets to success. Whether you're looking to start your own rental business, grow your current one, or just love the tent industry, this podcast is your go-to for insights, inspiration, & behind-the-scenes stories. Tune in and join the conversation! https://support.americantent.com/tent-rental-guide-download

The Journal of World-Systems Research is an online-only, open access journal of the ASA Political Economy of the World-System Section. It publishes scholarly research on topics that are relevant to the analysis of world-systems, especially when proceeding from several different theoretical stances and disciplines.

Under Pressure: An American Safety PodcastWelcome to Under Pressure, where the oilfield's real stories come to life. Hosted by American Safety, we dive deep into the highs, lows, and hard-earned lessons from the world of oil and gas. Each episode, we invite industry professionals to share their experiences — from near-misses and major injuries to the unforgettable moments that define life in the field. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s everything you won’t hear at a safety meeting. Whether it’s funny, frightening, or downright unbelievable, these true stories remind us why safety isn...

Our purposes here are to document the scourge of child poverty, the many ways it damages children and limits their possibilities, to make clear the immense irresponsibility of the world’s richest nation to tolerate basically the highest child poverty rates in the developed world, and to recommend what should be done about it.

The middle ground is where we can find unity! There is more that binds us than divides us!

In the digital age, information, both true and false, spreads faster than ever. The same technology that provides access to data across the globe can abet the warping of truth and normalization of lies. In this audiobook, we examine the intersection of truth, untruth, and technology, including how social media manipulates behavior, technologies such as deepfakes that spread misinformation, the bias inherent in algorithms, and more.

Higher Ed Now is a production of the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. It is a podcast concerning issues and policy in America's higher education system.

Ever wonder what really goes on in a school library besides the quiet whispers and the occasional “Shhh”? Well, Stacks and Stories is here to let the cat out of the bag—or should we say, the book out of the shelf?This is AOSR’s brand-new podcast where students and teachers get a mic and a moment to speak their minds, share their stories, and yes, talk books too. We’re kicking things off with two people who practically live in the library (by choice): our elementary and secondary school librarians.You’ll hear a few laughs, a few confessions, and maybe even pick up a book rec or two ...

The American Story sheds light on the untold narratives and hidden secrets that have shaped the United States. From its formation way back in 1776 right up until modern day America, our weekly award-winning documentaries share new perspectives and untold stories from the Cold War, 9/11, the assassination of JFK, and from within the White House

WE THE PEOPLE, is not an idle phrase; it is an active one. Since we are in charge of our government, let’s know enough about it to make the government do what we want, and not let the government tell us what to do! The American Common Sense? podcast is a fun look at the current state of American politics. Our goal is make sure you, as a listener/viewer, are better able to read and understand our Constitution and basic US civics, so we can all better articulate why each of us feels the way we do about any political subject.