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In recent decades, many philosophers and cognitive scientists have declared the question of consciousness unsolvable, but Antonio Damasio is convinced that recent findings in neuroscience, psychology and artificial intelligence have given us the necessary tools to solve its mystery. In Feeling & Knowing, Damasio elucidates the myriad aspects of consciousness and presents his analysis and new insights in a way that is faithful to our own intuitive sense of the experience.

Ever since the dawn of human civilisation, we have been trying to make predictions about what's in store for us. We do this on a personal level, so that we can get on with our lives efficiently (should I hang my laundry out to dry, or will it rain?). But we also have to predict on a much larger scale, often for the good of our broader society (how can we spot economic downturns or prevent terrorist attacks?). For just as long, we have been getting it wrong.

Every day, most of us will read or watch something in the news that is based on statistics in some way. Sometimes it'll be obvious—'X people develop cancer every year'—and sometimes less obvious—'How smartphones destroyed a generation'. Statistics are an immensely powerful tool for understanding the world, but in the wrong hands they can be dangerous. Introducing you to the common mistakes that journalists make and the tricks they sometimes deploy, How to Read Numbers is a vital guide that will help you understand when and how to trust the numbers in the news.

Ecological Intelligence argues that "green" labels and recycling programs may do more harm than good by feeding a vital lie, lulling us into the illusion that we are doing enough already while ignoring the adverse impact of the far vaster proportion of what we buy and do. The book brings a psychologist's insights into the world of commerce, arguing for radical transparency—tracking every substantial impact over the life cycle of an item, from manufacture to daily use, to disposal.

Adam Grant examina a crucial arte de repensar: aprender a questionar nossas opiniões e a abrir a mente das outras pessoas, o que pode nos levar à excelência no trabalho e à sabedoria na vida.

Smoke to See By is a collection of 21 essays and stories, many never before published, written by award-winning essayist and columnist Ben Moyer. The collection tracks the writer’s quest for intimate knowledge of, and personal connection to, the natural features of his home region, the foothills and ridges of Northern Appalachia.

Podcast about environmental education, with background information and activity ideas for educators and parents.

The Precise System Through Which G-d Directs Every Aspect of Existence! Da'as Tevunos was written by Rabbi Moshe Chaim Luzzatto (RaMCHaL) the author of the Mesilas Yesharim (Path of the Just). It is considered by many to be his most important work. It deals with fundamental questions like the existence of good and evil, Divine justice, and the Messianic era. It is a profound work with an unparalleled ability to strengthen a person’s faith giving him a clear understanding of how G-d directs the events of the world and what He wants from us. It is a book that can totally transform a person’s...

Horoskope, Wahrsagen und Zukunftsdeutung im Knowing Portal Spirit. Erfahre alles über dein Karma, Schicksal, Liebe, Wahrsager und spirituelle Zukunftsdeutung. Karma Deutungen und Horoskope erklären dir, welche Themen in deinem Leben aktuell sind. Erfahre, was die Zukunft für dich bereit hält. Oder überprüfe, ob dir deine Vergangenheit hinterherläuft? Die Probleme des Lebens resultieren häufig aus Taten vorheriger Leben. Im spirituellen Knowing Portal findest du Antworten auf Fragen, Coaching für den Leben und Inspiration. Die Zukunft kannst du gestalten! Spirituelle Horoskope und ...

A podcast connecting the ‘hearing about’ to knowing. Topics are mainly focused on recently published scientific and technology research and how that impacts society.

Ecological Intelligence argues that "green" labels and recycling programs may do more harm than good by feeding a vital lie, lulling us into the illusion that we are doing enough already while ignoring the adverse impact of the far vaster proportion of what we buy and do.

Bor, welches im Borax enthalten ist, ist ein natürlich auftretendes Spurenelement, das in der Erdkruste vorkommt. Im Alltag kommt es am häufigsten in Form von Borax (Natriumborat) und Borsäure vor. Es wird am häufigsten in hautstraffenden, kalten Cremes und Mundwasser verwendet. In diesem Hörbuch zeige ich dir überraschende Anwendungen dieses unscheinbaren Wundermittels. Schon bald wirst du den komischen Namen vergessen und diesen Alleskönner in jedem Bereich deines Lebens benutzen!