Will MacAskill

"Superintelligence" explores the possible future where machines surpass human intelligence and asks whether they will save or destroy us. Nick Bostrom lays out the foundation for understanding the fate of humanity and the implications of creating a powerful superintelligence beyond our control. As we hold the power to make the first move, can we engineer a controlled detonation? This profoundly ambitious and original book breaks down difficult intellectual terrain and offers a reconceptualization of the essential task of our time.

Unlock a life of genuine happiness and confidence with MINDFULNESS. Based on Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy, this book presents a set of simple yet powerful practices that take just a few minutes a day to bring about the full benefits of mindfulness meditation. Clinically proven to be at least as effective as drugs for depression, MINDFULNESS has been recommended by the UK's National Institute of Clinical Excellence. This book is focused on promoting joy and peace, helping everyday people break the cycle of unhappiness, stress, anxiety, and mental exhaustion.

Discover the sophisticated methods of persuasion we encounter in various situations through "The Power of Persuasion". From advertising to self-deception, Robert V. Levine takes a hard look at all the ways we attempt to persuade each other and how they work. This highly readable book will change the way you think and act in your everyday life. Don't fall victim to sales pitches - arm yourself against manipulation with this informative read.

Exploring the tensions between rationality, morality, and personal identity, this book offers eye-opening insights into our own flawed nature. Derek Parfit challenges common beliefs and argues that it is often rational to act against our own interests and that our morality can be self-defeating. With compelling arguments, he reveals the ways in which we often act wrongly and the disturbing conclusions we must face when considering future generations.