book reviews
Reviews of must-read books that explore the history of technology, what our future looks like and how these scientific advancements impact the way humans think, work, live and communicate.
The Second Negation of DIAMAT
Introduction: From Dialectical Materialism to Cybernetic Materialism For more than two centuries the history of civilisation has been interpreted through competing myths. Some traditions imagined history as the unfolding of divine providence. Others believed it was the inevitable triumph of liberty, progress, capitalism, socialism or democracy. Every civilisation has produced its own narrative explaining why the present order represents the culmination of history. Yet history itself continuously refutes every claim to permanence. Every empire eventually declines, every dominant ideology is replaced by another, every sacred language becomes obsolete, and every generation constructs new systems of belief that appear eternal until they themselves disappear.
By Peter Ayolovabout a month ago in 01
Black Wheel in the Narrow Alley
I had just come home from the genba, still wearing my safety vest I hadn't gotten around to taking off, when my steps stopped in front of a house on the side of the road. It wasn't the house that caught my attention, but a single car wheel parked in the narrow gap between the wall and a concrete pillar, as if deliberately hidden from the view of passersby.
By Abu Haniifaabout a month ago in 01
Die with Zero by Bill Perkins: My Honest Review (Is It For Normal People?)
I finished Die with Zero at 10:33pm and I confess I was on my couch. My legs were up on the pillow. I had 2 cold slices of pizza on the table. I started at 8pm. I said 20 pages only. I read 200 pages. I texted my mom at midnight. I said mom, should I give you money now not when I die? She said are you drunk? I was not. I was thinking.
By V.S Ferreira 2 months ago in 01
A Beginner's Guide to Building Smarter, More Productive Teams with Artificial Intelligence
Introduction Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer a technology reserved for large corporations or technology specialists. Today, businesses of every size—from startups and small businesses to global enterprises—are discovering practical ways to use AI to improve teamwork, increase productivity, and reduce repetitive work.
By Siamak Callimi2 months ago in 01
AI and the Future of Human Adaptation: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping the Way We Live, Work, and Thrive
Yet AI's greatest impact may not be the automation of individual tasks. Its most significant contribution could be changing how humanity adapts to an increasingly complex and fast-moving world.
By Siamak Callimi3 months ago in 01
Why AI Feels Like Science Fiction Becoming Reality
Why AI Feels Like Science Fiction Becoming Reality There was a time when artificial intelligence belonged almost exclusively to the world of science fiction. Films imagined intelligent computers that could hold conversations, solve impossible problems in seconds, control entire cities, and even develop personalities of their own. Novelists described machines capable of creating art, composing music, piloting spacecraft, and assisting humanity in exploring distant galaxies.
By Siamak Callimi3 months ago in 01
The Future Is One Platform: How AI Development Services, Real Estate, and eCommerce Are Merging Into a Single App
The digital world is evolving faster than ever, and businesses are no longer building isolated applications for individual services. Instead, modern consumers expect everything to be available within one seamless digital ecosystem. From shopping online and managing property investments to accessing AI-powered services, users now demand convenience, personalization, and connected experiences through a single application.
By Aarti Jangid5 months ago in 01
