Health and Psychology
Freely Determined: What the New Psychology of the Self Teaches Us About How to Live
A renowned psychologist argues that free will is not only real but essential to our well-being […Learn More]
Free Will & Determinism
History
Freedom
A profound rumination on the concept of freedom from the New York Times bestselling author of Tribe.
Throughout history, humans have been driven by the quest for two cherished ideals: community and freedom. The two don’t coexist easily. We value individuality and self-reliance, yet are utterly dependent on community for our most basic needs. In this intricately crafted and thought-provoking book, Sebastian Junger examines the tension that lies at the heart of what it means to be human. […Learn More]
Artificial Intelligence & Robotics
A Thousand Brains: A New Theory of Intelligence
A bestselling author, neuroscientist, and computer engineer unveils a theory of intelligence that will revolutionize our understanding of the brain and the future of AI.
For all of neuroscience’s advances, we’ve made little progress on its biggest question: How do simple cells in the brain create intelligence? […Learn More]