Category: Artificial Intelligence
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ISRO: A Personal History
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R. Aravamudan, Gita Aravamudan
“ISRO: A Personal History” is a book by R. Aravamudan and Gita Aravamudan that provides a firsthand account of the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). It delves into the history, achievements, challenges, and people behind India’s space program, as narrated by R. Aravamudan, former Director of the ISRO Satellite Centre. The book offers a unique perspective on ISRO’s journey and is a compelling read for space enthusiasts, history buffs, and those interested in science and technology.
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A Humans Guide to Machine Intelligence: How Algorithms Are Shaping Our Lives and How We Can Stay in Control
Rs. 1,990.00or 3 X Rs.663.33 withKartik Hosanagar
A Wharton professor and tech entrepreneur examines how algorithms and artificial intelligence are starting to run every aspect of our lives, and how we can shape the way they impact us Through the technology embedded in almost every major tech platform and every web-enabled device, algorithms and the artificial intelligence that underlies them make a staggering number of everyday decisions for us, from what products we buy, to where we decide to eat, to how we consume our news, to whom we date, and how we find a job. We’ve even delegated life-and-death decisions to algorithms–decisions once made by doctors, pilots, and judges.
In his new book, Kartik Hosanagar surveys the brave new world of algorithmic decision-making and reveals the potentially dangerous biases they can give rise to as they increasingly run our lives. He makes the compelling case that we need to arm ourselves with a better, deeper, more nuanced understanding of the phenomenon of algorithmic thinking. And he gives us a route in, pointing out that algorithms often think a lot like their creators–that is, like you and me.
Hosanagar draws on his experiences designing algorithms professionally–as well as on history, computer science, and psychology–to explore how algorithms work and why they occasionally go rogue, what drives our trust in them, and the many ramifications of algorithmic decision-making. He examines episodes like Microsoft’s chatbot Tay, which was designed to converse on social media like a teenage girl, but instead turned sexist and racist; the fatal accidents of self-driving cars; and even our own common, and often frustrating, experiences on services like Netflix and Amazon.
A Human’s Guide to Machine Intelligence is an entertaining and provocative look at one of the most important developments of our time and a practical user’s guide to this first wave of practical artificial intelligence.
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Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
Rs. 3,490.00or 3 X Rs.1,163.33 withInbal Arieli
Inbal Arieli is a prominent entrepreneur and leader in the Israeli hi-tech sector, with a background in military intelligence. She is the author of “Chutzpah: Why Israel Is a Hub of Innovation and Entrepreneurship,” a book that explores the unique culture and ecosystem of innovation in Israel, known as Start-Up Nation. With over 20 years of experience in the field, Inbal has been recognized for her contributions to the Israeli hi-tech industry and is a sought-after speaker on the topic of Israeli innovation and entrepreneurship. She holds a law degree, economics degree, and MBA in Entrepreneurship and Strategy.
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Now You’re Talking: Human Conversation from the Neanderthals to Artificial Intelligence
Rs. 2,690.00or 3 X Rs.896.67 withTrevor Cox
“The spectrum of sounds humans emit are not only the lifeblood of conversation—they are central to our sense of who we are and where we come from. In his book Now You’re Talking, acoustic engineer and BBC radio presenter Trevor Cox zooms in on the basic mechanics of our vocal abilities, broadly surveys the ways our speaking voices define and reflect identity, and asks what it means when this most human quality can be replicated by computers.” —Psychology Today
“A lucid look at the science behind human communication . . . The greatest takeaway from the book is the welcome thought that our best moments as human communicators are in ordinary conversations, ‘quotidian activity that allows knowledge about how to survive and thrive to be passed between us.’ There’s lots to ponder in Cox’s geekily entertaining exploration of how we acquire our voices and understand those of others.” —Kirkus Reviews
“A lively, intelligent and persuasive history of speech.” —Laura Freeman, The Times
“Illuminating . . . Cox knows how to make his subject sing.” —Sebastian Shakespeare, Daily Mail
“Cox proves an affable guide, and his sharp history will give casual science buffs a lot to talk about.” —Publishers Weekly
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The Big Nine: How The Tech Titans And Their Thinking Machines Could Warp Humanity
Rs. 2,990.00or 3 X Rs.996.67 withAmy Webb
In The Big Nine, Amy Webb exposes how the current state of artificial intelligence (AI) is largely controlled by a handful of corporations, and how our data is being used without our control or oversight. She reveals the broken foundations of AI and the potential risks of unpredictable behavior. This book offers a strategy for changing course and liberating ourselves from powerful corporations and algorithmic decision-makers, providing a human-centered approach to shaping the future of AI.
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Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies
Rs. 2,690.00or 3 X Rs.896.67 withNick Bostrom
“I highly recommend this book” —Bill Gates
“Terribly important. Groundbreaking, extraordinary sagacity and clarity, enabling him to combine his wide-ranging knowledge over an impressively broad spectrum of disciplines – engineering, natural sciences, medicine, social sciences and philosophy – into a comprehensible whole. If this book gets the reception that it deserves, it may turn out the most important alarm bell since Rachel Carson’s Silent Spring from 1962, or ever.” —Olle Haggstrom, Professor of Mathematical Statistics
“Nick Bostrom’s excellent book “Superintelligence” is the best thing I’ve seen on this topic. It is well worth a read.” —Sam Altman, President of Y Combinator and Co-Chairman of OpenAI
“Worth reading. We need to be super careful with AI. Potentially more dangerous than nukes” —Elon Musk, Founder of SpaceX and Tesla
“Nick Bostrom makes a persuasive case that the future impact of AI is perhaps the most important issue the human race has ever faced. Instead of passively drifting, we need to steer a course. Superintelligence charts the submerged rocks of the future with unprecedented detail. It marks the beginning of a new era.” ––Stuart Russell, Professor of Computer Science, University of California, Berkley
“This superb analysis by one of the world’s clearest thinkers tackles one of humanity’s greatest challenges: if future superhuman artificial intelligence becomes the biggest event in human history, then how can we ensure that it doesn’t become the last?” —Professor Max Tegmark, MIT
“Valuable. The implications of introducing a second intelligent species onto Earth are far-reaching enough to deserve hard thinking” —The Economist“There is no doubting the force of [Bostrom’s] arguments. The problem is a research challenge worthy of the next generation’s best mathematical talent. Human civilisation is at stake.” —Clive Cookson, Financial Times
“Those disposed to dismiss an ‘AI takeover’ as science fiction may think again after reading this original and well-argued book.” —Martin Rees, Past President, Royal Society
“Every intelligent person should read it.” —Nils Nilsson, Artificial Intelligence Pioneer, Stanford University
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Edison
Rs. 4,790.00or 3 X Rs.1,596.67 withEdmund Morris
NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER – Pulitzer Prize-winning author Edmund Morris presents a revelatory biography of Thomas Alva Edison, the prolific genius in American history. Known for his invention of the practical incandescent lamp, Edison’s life and achievements go far beyond that. With over 1,093 patented inventions, including advancements in recording technology and movies, Edison’s story is brought to life through extensive research and access to original documents. Morris debunks myths and presents a complex portrait of Edison as a creative yet often neglectful husband and father. A must-read biography that sheds new light on the legendary inventor.
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Talking To Robots: How Ai Will Shape Our Future
Rs. 2,990.00or 3 X Rs.996.67 withDavid Ewing Duncan
In Talking to Robots, author David Ewing Duncan explores the present and future of robots and AI, as well as what our fascination with them says about being human. The book features discussions with prominent thinkers, engineers, and scientists, and covers a range of topics, from present-day Facebook and Amazon bots to near-future intimacy and job-replacing bots. Duncan also examines the societal and ethical implications of robots, as well as their potential to usher in a new era of human existence or to destroy us. Ultimately, the book provides an entertaining and insightful guide to possible future scenarios for robots, both real and imagined.
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Quantum Supremacy: How Quantum Computers will Unlock the Mysteries of Science – and Address Humanity’s Biggest Challenges
Rs. 6,290.00or 3 X Rs.2,096.67 withMichio Kaku
An international treasure and a man of infectious enthusiasm. ― The Times
An exhilarating guide to the astonishing future of quantum computing, from the international bestselling physicist
The runaway success of the microchip processor may be nearing its end, with profound implications for our economy, society, and way of life, even leaving Silicon Valley as a new Rust Belt, its technology obsolete. Step forward to the quantum computer, which harnesses the power and complexity of the atomic realm, and may be useful in solving humanity’s greatest challenges from climate change, to global starvation, to incurable diseases. Humanity’s next great technological achievement already promises to be every bit as revolutionary as the transistor and microchip once were.
Its unprecedented gains in computing power and unique ability to simulate the physical universe herald advances that could change every aspect of our lives.
Corporations and whole nations are betting on quantum computing, hoping to exploit its power to design more efficient vehicles, create life-saving new drugs, and streamline industries to revolutionize the economy. But this is only the beginning.
Quantum computers could allow us to finally create nuclear fusion reactors that produce clean, renewable energy without radioactive waste or threats of meltdown. They could help us crack the biological processes that generate natural, cheap fertilizer and enable us to feed the world’s growing populations.
And they could unravel the fiendishly difficult protein folding that lies at the heart of previously incurable diseases such as Alzheimer’s, motor neuron disease, and Parkinson’s, helping us to live longer, healthier lives. Told with Kaku’s signature clarity and enthusiasm, Quantum Supremacy is the story of this exciting frontier and the race to claim humanity’s future.
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The Space Barons: Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and the Quest to Colonize the Cosmos
Rs. 2,990.00or 3 X Rs.996.67 withChristian Davenport
“The Space Barons by Christian Davenport, a Washington Post reporter, is an exciting narrative filled with colorful reporting and sharp insights. The book sparkles because of Davenport’s access to the main players and his talent for crisp storytelling.”―Walter Isaacson, New York Times Book Review
“The Space Barons is a pacy, smartly reported book on the new generation of entrepreneurs who are transforming the business of space… [The] book fizzes with some wonderful human stories of imagination and endeavor but also provides a broad sweep of the current state of the space industry.”―Financial Times
“Davenport displays his reporting and storytelling skills. His writing is tight and, suitably for the subject matter, propulsive. He fleshes out the main protagonists with fine character vignettes.”―The Washington Post
“Highly accessible… Davenport’s access to key players, from the companies’ founders to its employees, lends authority to his account.”―Scientific Inquirer
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Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence
Rs. 2,990.00or 3 X Rs.996.67 withMax Tegmark
- THE INTERNATIONAL BESTSELLER.
- DAILY TELEGRAPH AND THE TIMES BOOKS OF THE YEAR.
- SELECTED AS ONE OF BARACK OBAMA’S FAVOURITE BOOKS OF 2018
All of us – not only scientists, industrialists and generals-should ask ourselves what can we do now to improve the chances of reaping the benefits of future AI and avoiding the risks. This is the most important conversation of our time, and Tegmark’s thought-provoking book will help you join it — Prof. Stephen Hawking
This is a compelling guide to the challenges and choices in our quest for a great future of life, intelligence and consciousness – on Earth and beyond. — Elon Musk, CEO of SpaceX and Tesla Motors
Max seeks to facilitate a much wider conversation about what kind of future we, as a species, would want to create. Though the topics he covers – AI, cosmology, values, even the nature of conscious experience – can be fairly challenging, he presents them in an unintimidating manner that invites the reader to form her own opinions. — Prof. Nick Bostrom, Founder of Oxford’s Future of Humanity Institute, author of Superintelligence
Max’s new book is a deeply thoughtful guide to the most important conversation of our time, about how to create a benevolent future civilization as we merge our biological thinking with an even greater intelligence of our own creation. — Ray Kurzweil, Inventor, Author and Futurist, author of The Singularity is Near and How to Create a Mind
Lucid and engaging […] Tegmark’s explanation of how electronic circuitry – or a human brain – could produce something as evanescent and immaterial as thought is both elegant and enlightening. — Frank Rose ― Wall Street Journal
It should be among the most important items on our political agenda. Unfortunately, AI has so far hardly registered on our political radar … Max Tegmark’s Life 3.0 tries to rectify the situation. Written in an accessible and engaging style, and aimed at the general public, the book offers a political and philosophical map of the promises and perils of the AI revolution. Instead of pushing any one agenda or prediction, Tegmark seeks to cover as much ground as possible, reviewing a wide variety of scenarios concerning the impact of AI on the job market, warfare and political systems. Life 3.0 does a good job of clarifying basic terms and key debates, and in dispelling common myths. — Yuval Noah Harari ― The Guardian
I was riveted by this book. The transformational consequences of AI may soon be upon us-but will they be utopian or catastrophic? The jury is out, but this enlightening, lively and accessible book by a distinguished scientist helps us to assess the odds. — Prof. Martin Rees, Astronomer Royal, cosmology pioneer, author of Our Final Hour
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Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans
Rs. 2,690.00or 3 X Rs.896.67 withMelanie Mitchell
‘If you think you understand AI and all of the related issues, you don’t. By the time you finish this exceptionally lucid and riveting book you will breathe more easily and wisely’ – Michael Gazzaniga, author of The Consciousness Instinct
Computers are capable of feats of astonishing intelligence, while at the same time lacking any semblance of common sense. Melanie Mitchell takes us through an enlightening tour of how artificial intelligence currently works, and how it falls short of true human understanding — Sean Carroll, author of The Big Picture
Melanie Mitchell writes about AI with a warm, friendly voice and an unpretentious brilliance that no machine could hope to match… for now — Steven Strogatz, author of The Joy of X
A leading computer scientist brings human sense to the AI bubble
No recent scientific enterprise has been so alluring, terrifying and filled with extravagant promise and frustrating setbacks as artificial intelligence. Writing with clarity and passion, leading AI researcher Melanie Mitchell offers a captivating account of modern-day artificial intelligence.
Flavoured with personal stories and a twist of humour, Artificial Intelligence illuminates the workings of machines that mimic human learning, perception, language, creativity and common sense. Weaving together advances in AI with cognitive science and philosophy, Mitchell probes the extent to which today’s ‘smart’ machines can actually think or understand, and whether AI even requires such elusive human qualities at all.
Artificial Intelligence: A Guide for Thinking Humans provides readers with an accessible and clear-eyed view of the AI landscape, what the field has actually accomplished, how much further it has to go and what it means for all of our futures.
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AI for You: The New Game Changer
Rs. 3,190.00or 3 X Rs.1,063.33 withArtificial Intelligence is all around us. It is set to transform the way we run businesses. Yet people fear it and businesses struggle to derive maximum value from it. Learning from the best practices of industry leaders, AI For You brings together frameworks and tools for infusing AI in business processes. The book demystifies AI, simplifies the complexities around AI technologies and describes how to take AI from lab to field while satisfying the concerns of different stakeholders.
A must-read for builders, consumers, sponsors and sellers of AI, AI For You lays down the building blocks for the AI revolution while attempting to close the gap between the promise of AI and its actual impact.
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My Inventions, Autobiography of Nikola Tesla
Rs. 1,190.00or 3 X Rs.396.67 withNikola Tesla
One of the world’s most famous inventors and greatest minds, Nikola Tesla findings are the foundation of much of our modern-day technology and are indispensable to our understanding of electricity. Here is his story, in his own words. My Inventions, Tesla’s Autobiography was first published as a six-part series in the Electrical Examiner. Compiled and Edited by Ben Johnston, it is a record of his fascinating life, from his humble beginnings in Croatia, his collaboration with Thomas Edison, to his revolutionary breakthroughs and Discoveries that changed the world.
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Microsoft Secrets
Rs. 1,790.00or 3 X Rs.596.67 withDave Jaworski
“Microsoft Secrets” is a book by Dave Jaworski that provides an insider’s perspective on the rise of Microsoft. Published in 1998, it offers insights into the company’s history, culture, and business practices. Jaworski, who worked at Microsoft, shares his observations and experiences, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the technology industry and Microsoft’s success story.
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Quantum Computing from Colossus to Qubits: The History, Theory, and Application of a Revolutionary Science
Rs. 2,790.00or 3 X Rs.930.00 withThe quantum computer is no longer the stuff of science fiction. Pioneering physicists are on the brink of unlocking a new quantum universe which provides a better representation of reality than our everyday experiences and common sense ever could.
The birth of quantum computers – which, like Schrödinger’s famous “dead and alive” cat, rely on entities like electrons, photons, or atoms existing in two states at the same time – is set to turn the computing world on its head. In his fascinating study of this cutting-edge technology, and featuring a new introduction, John Gribbin explores the nature of quantum reality, arguing for a universe of many parallel worlds where “everything is real.”
Looking back to Alan Turing’s work on the Enigma machine and the first electronic computer, Gribbin explains how quantum theory developed to make quantum computers work in practice as well as in principle. He takes us beyond the arena of theoretical physics to explore their practical applications – from machines which learn through “intuition” and trial and error to unhackable laptops and smartphones.
And he investigates the potential for this extraordinary science to create a world where communication occurs faster than light and teleportation is possible. This is an exciting insider’s look at the new frontier of computer science and its revolutionary implications.
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