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Dr. Bertalan Meskó, PhD is The Medical Futurist and the Director of The Medical Futurist Institute analyzing how science fiction technologies can become a reality in medicine and healthcare. As a geek physician with a PhD in genomics, he is also an Amazon Top 100 author. He is also a Private Professor at Semmelweis Medical School, Budapest, Hungary.
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The Disordered Mind
What Unusual Brains Tell Us About Ourselves
Eric R. Kandel - 2018-08-28
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Discover how disruptions in the brain's communication can lead to complex disorders like depression, schizophrenia, addiction, and PTSD in this pioneering work by Nobel Prize winner Eric R. Kandel. Through his insightful research, Kandel explores the mysteries of the brain and its link with the human experience. His studies of autism, depression, addiction, and Parkinson's reveal surprising insights on our most fundamental capabilities and what it means to be human. Journey with Kandel as he delves into the neurological foundations of our social instincts and memories and uncovers the secrets of consciousness itself.
Berci Meskó
2023-01-13T12:06:00.000Z
1/3 Let me recommend a terrific book I read to kick off the new year! Erik R. Kandel's The Disordered Mind investigates what different neurologic disorders can teach us about our brain's operating mechanism. The book takes you through several themes that reflect a disorder,      источник
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Vaughan Bell
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A Prayer for the Crown-Shy
A Monk and Robot Book (Monk & Robot 2)
Becky Chambers - 2022-07-12
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Embark on a journey with Tea Monk Sibling Dex and his robot companion, Mosscap, as they explore villages and cities on the small moon they call home. In this thought-provoking read, author Becky Chambers questions whether having more means anything in a world where people have everything they need. Join them as they make new friends, learn new concepts, and experience the entropic nature of the universe.
Berci Meskó
2022-12-02T15:07:03.000Z
2/2 to learn about mankind. The novel is about this weird human-robot interaction, existence, technologies, and the impact on humanity. This book will keep you thinking about these questions, and you won't be able to put it down - after all, it was written by Becky Chambers.      источник
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How to Make the World Add Up
Tim Harford - 2023-11-01 (впервые опубликовано в 2020)
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Uncover the power of statistics in changing the world for the better. In this insightful book by Tim Harford, learn how to decipher numbers found on social media and in the papers with confidence and a healthy level of skepticism. Using ten simple rules for understanding numbers, plus one golden rule, Harford takes readers deep into the world of bad research and disinformation to find invaluable gems of data and analysis. Meet characters like John Maynard Keynes and Florence Nightingale, and discover how good statistics are like a telescope for an astronomer or an X-ray for a radiologist. See the world with crystal clarity and learn the power of numbers in How to Make the World Add Up.
Berci Meskó
2022-11-21T13:15:11.000Z
You probably already know that I'm a big reader and spend a considerable amount of time picking my reads. Now, I'd like to present my favorite books from this year! I chose two from the science fiction and two from the nonfiction category.      источник
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Nigel Warburton
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88 Names
A Novel
Matt Ruff - 2020-03-17
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Experience the thrilling world of online role-playing games through the eyes of John Chu, a “sherpa” who takes clients on virtual adventures for a fee. When he is hired by a mysterious wealthy client, his dream assignment becomes a nightmare as he realizes the man may be a powerful dictator with dangerous motives. With enemies closing in from all sides, Chu must use his skills to stay alive in a world where there is no reset button.
Berci Meskó
2022-11-21T13:15:11.000Z
You probably already know that I'm a big reader and spend a considerable amount of time picking my reads. Now, I'd like to present my favorite books from this year! I chose two from the science fiction and two from the nonfiction category.      источник
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The Dreamers
A Novel
Karen Thompson Walker - 2019-01-15
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A mysterious illness sweeps through a college town in Southern California, causing people to fall asleep and not wake up. Panic ensues as the number of cases multiplies, and the town is put under quarantine. As classes are canceled and supplies run low, a group of individuals from various walks of life are forced to come together and try to make sense of the illness. Unusual levels of brain activity are recorded in those infected, who are dreaming heightened dreams, but what are they dreaming of?
Berci Meskó
2022-11-11T13:22:52.000Z
2/2 In some ways, I could draw parallels between the epidemic described in it and the Covid pandemic we have all experienced in recent years. The book is written really well, it represents high quality stylistically, so I definitely recommend it.      источник
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Olivia Wilde
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The Precipice
Existential Risk and the Future of Humanity
Toby Ord - 2020-03-05
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Protecting humanity's future is the central challenge of our time, according to this urgent and eye-opening book. Exploring the cutting-edge science behind existential catastrophes such as climate change, artificial intelligence, and engineered pathogens, the author shows how ending these risks is among the most pressing moral issues of our time. Through over a decade of research, he offers a startling reassessment of human history and the steps we must take to ensure that our generation is not the last.
Berci Meskó
2022-10-17T13:26:12.000Z
1/4 Let me introduce you to a brilliant book!I think a lot about existential crises for two reasons: The first is that I live right near Ukraine, which has been embroiled in a military conflict for several months now. The danger of a nuclear war erupting is quite concerning.      источник
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Rabbits
A Novel
Terry Miles - 2021-06-08
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Join the mysterious and deadly world of Rabbits, an alternate reality game that uses our global reality as its canvas. Follow K, a Rabbits obsessive, as they navigate through the eleventh round of the game, which has the potential to alter reality itself. With billionaires, conspiracies, and a high body count, this surrealist techno-thriller is not for the faint of heart. Discover the true reward of the game and the deadly consequences of losing.
Berci Meskó
2022-10-06T12:37:56.000Z
2/2 When reading the book, you will essentially feel as if you are playing the actual game. It is a #sciencefiction story that blurs the line between reality and its fictional world. It's one of the best (if not the best) science fiction books I've read this year!      источник
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The Memory Librarian
And Other Stories of Dirty Computer
Janelle Monáe - 2022-04-19
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Explore a futuristic world where different threads of liberation become tangled with the possibilities of memory and time in The Memory Librarian: And Other Stories of Dirty Computer. Singer-songwriter, actor, fashion icon, activist, and worldwide superstar Janelle Monáe brings her Afrofuturistic vision to the page in this collection of powerful and bold tales. Drawing on the traditions of speculative writers like Octavia Butler and filled with themes of identity expression, technology, and love, these stories examine the costs of trying to unravel the threads that control our memories in a totalitarian existence.
Berci Meskó
2022-07-05T11:55:01.000Z
I read science fiction books every night before going to bed to keep my mind fresh and full of ideas about the future. Watch my recommendation of the top 5 #scifi books I read this year! What's your favorite sci-fi read? Let me know!      источник
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Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms
John Joseph Adams, Kate Elliott, Tobias S. Buckell, C.C. Finlay, Seanan McGuire, Jeffrey Ford, Carrie Vaugn, Theodora Goss, Charles Yu, E Lily Yu - 2022-03-08
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Embark on a journey to Lost Worlds & Mythological Kingdoms with an all-new anthology of adventure and mystery. From the fabled island of Avalon to the golden city of El Dorado, explore what lies beyond the edge of the map with original contributions from today's masters of science fiction and fantasy. With short stories sure to enthrall every reader, including Tobias S. Buckell, Kate Elliott, Jeffrey Ford, and more, this rich tradition is sure to delight any lover of imaginative fiction. What secrets lie waiting for you on this incredible journey into the unknown?
Berci Meskó
2022-07-05T11:55:01.000Z
I read science fiction books every night before going to bed to keep my mind fresh and full of ideas about the future. Watch my recommendation of the top 5 #scifi books I read this year! What's your favorite sci-fi read? Let me know!      источник
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Sinopticon
A Celebration of Chinese Science Fiction
Xueting Christine Ni, Gu Shi, Han Song, Hao Jingfang, Nian Yu, Wang Jinkang, Zhao Haihong, Tang Fei, Ma Boyong, Anna Wu - 2021-11-09
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Discover a unique exploration of Chinese science fiction with "Sinopticon." Curated and translated by critically acclaimed writer Xueting Christine Ni, this stunning collection showcases thirteen award-winning and up-and-coming talents, all available in English for the first time. From the renowned "Starship: Library" to "Meisje met de Parel," this is a must-have for fans of great fiction. Explore the breadth of Chinese SF with writers such as Gu Shi, Han Song, and Regina Kanyu Wang, and discover a new era of speculative fiction from the late 20th century onwards.
Berci Meskó
2022-07-05T11:55:01.000Z
I read science fiction books every night before going to bed to keep my mind fresh and full of ideas about the future. Watch my recommendation of the top 5 #scifi books I read this year! What's your favorite sci-fi read? Let me know!      источник
The Body Scout by Lincoln Michel
A Psalm for the Wild-Built by Becky Chambers
Проект «Аве Мария» by Andy Weir
Как меняться by Katy Milkman
Клара и Солнце by Kazuo Ishiguro
Подумайте еще раз by Adam Grant
Chatter by Ethan Kross
Второму игроку приготовиться by Ernest Cline
Greenlights by Matthew McConaughey
How to Future by Scott Smith
Perfectly Confident by Don A Moore
Instantiation by Greg Egan
Non Obvious Megatrends by Rohit Bhargava
The Math of Life and Death by Kit Yates
Human Compatible by Stuart Russell
Неотвлекаемые by Nir Eyal
Wanderers by Chuck Wendig
Возвращение by Blake Crouch
Универсалы by David Epstein
The Kingdom by Jess Rothenberg
Game Changer by Matthew Sadler
Архитекторы интеллекта by Martin Ford
Man vs. Machine by Karsten Müller, Jonathan Schaeffer
Автономность by Annalee Newitz
Жизнь 3 by Max Tegmark
The Guide to the Future of Medicine by Bertalan Meskó
Let Patients Help! by E-Patient Dave Debronkart
The Half-Life of Facts by Samuel Arbesman
Интроверты by Susan Cain
Первому игроку приготовиться by Ernest Cline
The Usborne Children's Encyclopedia by Felicity Brooks
Бесконечная война by Joe Haldeman
Космическая одиссея 2001 года by Arthur C. Clarke
Структура научных революций by Thomas S. Kuhn