The Allure of the Multiverse Paul Halpern Basic (2024) The term ‘multiverse’ was coined in the 1890s by philosopher and psychologist William James, to describe a cosmos without distinction between right and wrong. Decades later, the word entered physics, owing to the 1950s many-worlds interpretation of quantum mechanics. Today, it is a source of controversy, … Read more
Last updated: April 25th, 2024 at 10:19 UTC+02:00 Google Meet is an excellent tool for video calls, conferences, and meetings. It has become even better with each passing year, as Google has been continuously adding more features to it. Google Meet will get better for those who want to switch from one device to another … Read more
Dogwhistles and Figleaves Jennifer Mather Saul Oxford Univ. Press (2024) This timely book on racist and conspiratorial language in politics draws on Donald Trump’s election as US president in 2016 and his continued popularity. Philosopher Jennifer Saul examines “dogwhistles” — coded terms such as ‘88’, used by white supremacists to mean ‘Heil Hitler’ — and … Read more
The Rich Flee and the Poor Take the Bus Troy Tassier Johns Hopkins Univ. Press (2024) An adage in epidemiology states that, if you’ve seen one epidemic, you’ve seen one epidemic. However, argues economist Troy Tassier in his thoughtful history, in almost every epidemic, the rich escape and survive while the poor stay and suffer. … Read more
Earlier this year, Microsoft updated Windows 11 with the ability to show a card containing the weather information on the lock screen, allowing people to check the forecast without unlocking the device. Well, the company is now updating the operating system with the ability to show cards for other types of updates on the lock … Read more
Vision Impairment Michael Crossland UCL Press (2024) On a typical day in his clinic, London-based optometrist Michael Crossland assesses both young children and centenarians with low vision. Severe vision impairment affects 350 million people around the world, many of whom in poorer countries lack access to any eye care. His fascinating, sometimes moving, account — … Read more
Artificial intelligence is rapidly becoming a vital part of our educational systems, providing new methods for students to engage with their study materials. One of the latest advancements in this area is the development of book-specific AI models known as Generative Pre-trained Transformers, or GPTs. These specialized tools are designed to interact with the content … Read more
In the ever-evolving landscape of book writing, artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a powerful ally for authors. As we look ahead to 2024, it’s clear that the fusion of human creativity with the capabilities of AI can significantly enhance the writing process. Jason, a seasoned writer from Nerdy Novelist, shares his insights on how … Read more
The world of book writing is being reshaped by the advent of artificial intelligence (AI). For those who are considering the use of AI in their writing endeavors, it’s important to grasp both the advantages and the challenges that come with this technological aid. Drawing from his experience of crafting “Heirs of Dracula,” a Gothic … Read more
As we are heading into December in a few days, Apple has revealed the top books and audiobooks that people have read and listen to on their devices in 2023. Apple has launched its Year in Review for 2023 and we get to find out what the most popular books were this year., Year in … Read more