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Working Nature - A History Of The Energy Economy

by Daniela Russ

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 A CRITICAL HISTORY OF ENERGY
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Philosophy Of War - Why We Fight

by Frédéric Gros

~~9,94€~~ 8,95€ 10% OFF

 The best-selling author of A Philosophy of Walking returns to address the eternal subject of human conflict
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Berlin Childhood Around 1900

by Walter Benjamin

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 An elegant new translation of Benjamin's moving evocation of the experiences of his urban childhood
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Open - Man And Animal

by Giorgio Agamben

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 In "The Open", contemporary Italian philosopher Giorgio Agamben considers the ways in which the "human" has been thought of as either a distinct and superior type of animal, or a kind of being that is essentially different from animal altogether.
The Advancement Of Learning

by Francis Bacon

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 In "The Advancement of Learning," Francis Bacon pioneers the call for a new scientific methodology, advocating for empirical observation and inductive reasoning over traditional scholasticism. He criticizes old systems of thought and seeks to classify knowledge into systematic categories to better understand and advance human learning. Bacon's influential work lays the foundation for the modern scientific method, urging humanity to seek knowledge through direct experience and critical analysis.
Critique Of Pure Reason

by Immanuel Kant

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 Immanuel Kant's Critique of Pure Reason is a core text of modern philosophy. Presenting an examination of the nature of human reason, its central argument is that the way in which man perceives his environment is a direct consequence of the mind's ability to act on this environment and convert it into something meaningful. The work brings together two opposing schools of philosophy - rationalism and empiricism - and proposes a third way, which came to be known as transcendental idealism.Critique of Pure Reason proved to be hugely influential, not least on Marx, Heidegger and Nietzsche. In this engaging recording, the ideas and arguments in the Critique are put forward with great clarity.
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Awakening - The Path To Freedom And Enlightenment From The Bestselling Author

by Deepak Chopra

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 Brought to you by Penguin. Unlock the power of your consciousness and discover your limitless potential with New York Times bestselling author and master of modern meditation, Deepak ChopraAre you sleepwalking through life, overwhelmed by an unending stream of desires, duties and demands?In this groundbreaking guide, Deepak Chopra reveals how you can connect with your true self and break free from the limitations of the ego. Building on decades of spiritual teachings, Chopra takes you through 40 sutras - statements that capture the essence of a profound truth - and shows you how to move from a state of simply surviving to one where you can access deeper intuition and insights.Featuring practical exercises, meditations and personal stories from Chopra's own spiritual journey, Awakening will shake you from the nightmare of a limited self and invite you to embrace a new way of being - one marked by inner peace, purpose and boundless possibility, where miracles become everyday occurrences.'A guide to wake up to who we truly are. Awakening is powerful, practical and life-changing - it shows us how to move beyond fear and step into freedom, purpose and possibility.' Jay Shetty, #1 New York Times bestselling author; host of the On Purpose podcast; former monk(c) Deepak Chopra 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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Christian Atheism - How To Be A Real Materialist

by Slavoj Žižek

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 If we want to be true atheists, do we have to begin with a religious edifice and undermine it from within? Slavoj Žižek has long been a commentator on, and critic of, Christian theology. His preoccupation with Badiou's concept of 'the event' alongside the Pauline thought of the New Testament has led to a decidedly theological turn in his thinking. Drawing on traditions and subjects as broad as Buddhist thought, dialectical materialism, political subjectivity, quantum physics, AI and chatbots, this book articulates Žižek's idea of a religious life for the first time. Christian Atheism is a unique insight into Žižek's theological project and the first book-length exploration of his religious thinking. In his own words, "to become a true dialectical materialist, one should go through the Christian experience." Crucial to his whole conception of 'experience' is not some kind of spiritual revelation but rather the logic of materialistic thought. This affirmation of Christian theology whilst simultaneously deconstructing it is a familiar Žižekian move, but one that holds deep-seated political, philosophical and, in the end, personal import for him. Here is Žižek's most extensive treatment of theology and religion to date.
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Who'S Afraid Of Gender?

by Judith Butler

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 Brought to you by Penguin. From a global icon, a bold, essential account of how a fear of gender is fuelling reactionary politics around the world Judith Butler, the ground-breaking philosopher whose influential work has redefined how we think about gender and sexuality, confronts the attacks on gender that have become central to right-wing movements today. Global networks have formed "anti-gender ideology movements" dedicated to circulating a fantasy that gender is a dangerous threat to families, local cultures, civilization --and even "man" himself. Inflamed by the rhetoric of public figures, this movement has sought to abolish reproductive justice, undermine protections against violence, and strip trans and queer people of their rights. But what, exactly, is so scary about gender? In this vital, courageous book, Butler carefully examines how "gender" has become a phantasm for emerging authoritarian regimes, fascist formations, and transexclusionary feminists. They illuminate the concrete ways that this phantasm displaces anxieties and fears of destruction. Operating in tandem with deceptive accounts of critical race theory and xenophobic panics about migration, the anti-gender movement demonizes struggles for equality, fuels aggressive nationalism, and leaves millions of people vulnerable to subjugation. An essential intervention into one of the most fraught issues of our moment, Who''s Afraid of Gender? is a bold call to make a broad coalition with all those whose struggle for equality is linked with fighting injustice. Imagining new possibilities for both freedom and solidarity, Butler offers us an essentially hopeful work that is both timely and timeless. ©2024 Judith Butler (P)2024 Penguin Audio
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Therapeutic Journey - Lessons From The School Of Life

by Alain de Botton

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 Brought to you by Penguin. The essential guide to mental health from the bestselling author of The School of Life This is a book about getting unwell. About losing direction and hope. About imagining that we have let ourselves and everyone down. But it is also a book about getting better. About regaining the thread, rediscovering meaning and finding a way back to connection and joy. Here, Alain de Botton follows the arc of a mental health journey, from crisis to recuperation; the moments we realize we cannot cope; the acts of selfcare or therapy in which we find respite; and the days we finally reclaim a sense of stability. Written with understanding and kindness, it is both a source of companionship in our loneliest moments - whether it''s a relationship breakdown, a career setback or anxiety around the everyday - and a practical guide that will help us find reasons for hope. We are all on our own journey towards recovery. This book is for anyone ready to understand theirs. ''Alain de Botton is a brave and highly intelligent writer'' Observer ''One of our most consistently illuminating writers on contemporary culture'' John Gray, New Statesman ©2023 Alain de Botton (P)2023 Penguin Audio
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Many Lives, Many Masters - The True Story Of A Prominent Psychiatrist, His Young Patient, And The Past-Life Therapy That Changed Both Their Lives

by Brian Weiss

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 From author and psychotherapist Dr. Brian Weiss comes the classic New York Times bestseller on the true case of the past-life therapy that changed the lives of both the prominent psychiatrist and young patient involved—now featuring a new afterword by the author. As a traditional psychotherapist, Dr. Brian Weiss was astonished and skeptical when one of his patients began recalling past-life traumas that seemed to hold the key to her recurring nightmares and anxiety attacks. His skepticism was eroded, however, when she began to channel messages from the "space between lives," which contained remarkable revelations about Dr. Weiss’ family and his dead son. Using past-life therapy, he was able to cure the patient and embark on a new, more meaningful phase of his own career. With more than one million copies in print, Many Lives, Many Masters is one of the breakthrough texts in alternative psychotherapy and remains as provocative and timeless as it was when first published.
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Beelzebubs Tales To His Grandson - First Book

by G.I. Gurdjieff

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 Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson is the first book of G. I. Gurdjieff's monumental trilogy All and Everything. Conceived as both a cosmological epic and a profound work of inner instruction, the book presents its teachings through an unusual narrative framework that deliberately challenges the reader's habitual modes of perception and understanding. The story is framed as a series of conversations between Beelzebub — a high-ranking cosmic being exiled from the Solar System — and his beloved grandson Hassein. During a long interstellar journey aboard the spacecraft Karnak, Beelzebub recounts the history of the universe, the laws governing cosmic processes, and, above all, the tragic and peculiar condition of humanity on the planet Earth. Through this fictional yet rigorously structured device, Gurdjieff seeks to bypass conventional philosophical exposition. Instead of offering teachings directly, he embeds them in myth, satire, scientific speculation, and moral commentary, compelling the listener to engage actively with the material rather than passively absorb it. At the cosmic level, Beelzebub explains the fundamental laws of the universe — especially the Law of Three and the Law of Seven — which govern all processes, from the creation of galaxies to the functioning of the human psyche. These laws provide a unifying framework linking physics, metaphysics, biology, and psychology, presenting the cosmos as an ordered but fragile system, maintained through conscious participation rather than mechanical causality alone. A central theme of the book is the degeneration of humanity. Beelzebub describes how early humans once possessed a harmonious relationship between thinking, feeling, and bodily instinct, enabling conscious evolution. This balance, however, was gradually lost due to a series of cosmic misunderstandings, catastrophic events, and—most critically—the implantation of artificial psychological mechanisms that distorted human perception and behavior.
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Fools, Frauds And Firebrands - Thinkers Of The New Left

by Roger Scruton

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 Bloomsbury presents Fools, Frauds and Firebrands: Thinkers of the New Left by Roger Scruton, read by Kris Dyer A devastating critique of New Left thinking. In Fools, Frauds and Firebrands, Roger Scruton first surveys and then deconstructs the golden idols of left wing thought from the 1960s to the present day. He dissects the hollow works of Hobsbawm and E. P. Thompson, Galbraith and Dworkin, Sartre and Foucault and exposes the lack of coherence in the works of Althusser, Lacan, Deleuze, Badiou and Žižek. Scruton ponders why the humanities have become so unambiguously aligned to the left, and reveals how fully such thinking has seized the academy in its grasp. In this provocative, compelling and highly entertaining book he explains why empty rhetoric abounds over careful analysis and blatant nonsense over respectable logic, in a shattering demolition of some of today's most fashionable philosophers.
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The Code Of The Warrior - Exploring Warrior Values Past And Present

by Shannon E. French

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 Bloomsbury presents The Code of the Warrior: Exploring Warrior Values Past and Present by Shannon E. French, read by Patricia Rodriguez. Combining ethics, history, and psychology, this book examines historical and contemporary warrior cultures, arguing that today's warriors need a code to navigate the moral line between soldier and killer. Exploring the roots of military ethics, this third edition furthers author Shannon French's argument that modern troops need a code to shield their humanity as they endure the horrors of war, including updated first and last chapters addressing the need for warrior codes throughout history and in today's military climate. Stories of ancient Greek and Roman soldiers, Chinese warrior monks, Vikings, Celts, Japanese samurai, medieval European knights, Islamic warriors, and Zulu warriors combine with contemporary perspectives on modern day warfare's latest technologies and power structures to present a truly global and timeless case for the exercise of restraint in warfare—primarily for the benefit of those doing the fighting. A new chapter on the famous Zulu warrior Chief Shaka makes the important distinction between a warrior and a strongman. Incorporating philosophy with history, religion, anthropology, sociology, and moral psychology, French addresses concepts which resonate within and beyond military service. She also presents thoughtful answers to complex questions such as: Why should one side of a conflict show restraint if the other side does not? How can a command climate become corrupted? What is the difference between a warrior and a murderer, or a terrorist, or a strongman? How do changes in technology affect the conduct of war? French provides analysis grounded in her own decades of work with and for members of the U.S. military, as well as her extensive, international scholarship in military ethics. It is a must-read book for anyone interested in how wars can be fought ethically and how warriors can be spared the worst moral injury that comes from betraying their own chosen core values.
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The Beginning Comes After The End - Notes On A World Of Change

by Rebecca Solnit

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 An optimistic call to arms for our turbulent times, which maps the extraordinary revolution in politics, thinking, and human rights that we are living through, from the author of Men Explain Things to Me. 'An old world is dying; a new world is being born; now is the time of monsters' Antonio Gramschi Rebecca Solnit maps the extraordinary revolution of ideas and rights that we've experienced over the last fifty years, which has profoundly changed our world. In recognising the interdependent and symbiotic relationships in nature and among humans, this revolution is beginning to overturn capitalism, white supremacy, patriarchy and the human domination of nature - despite the best efforts of the old world to fight back. From one of the most significant thinkers of our day, The Beginning Comes After the End is a culmination of years of activism and offers a unique perspective on our politics and our humanity, to give hope in difficult times and to urgently remind us that the power to change the world is within our reach.
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Difference And Repetition

by Gilles Deleuze

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 Since its publication in 1968, Difference and Repetition, an exposition of the critique of identity, has come to be considered a contemporary classic in philosophy and one of Gilles Deleuze's most important works. The text follows the development of two central concepts, those of pure difference and complex repetition. It shows how the two concepts are related, difference implying divergence and decentring, repetition being associated with displacement and disguising. The work moves deftly between Hegel, Kierkegaard, Freud, Althusser and Nietzsche to establish a fundamental critique of Western metaphysics, and has been a central text in initiating the shift in French thought - away from Hegel and Marx, towards Nietzsche and Freud.
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Thinking Of Answers - Questions In The Philosophy Of Everyday Life

by A. C. Grayling

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 Bloomsbury presents Thinking of Answers by A C Grayling, read by Gordon Griffin Thought-provoking short essays by Britain's leading public philosopher that show us how to discover our own answers to life's challenges 'While most philosophy is written in abstruse and ponderous prose, Grayling's is a model of clarity and elegance' The Times 'An enthusiastic thinker who embraces humour, common sense and lucidity' Independent ~ If beauty existed only in the eye of the beholder, would that make it an unimportant quality? ~ Are human rights political? ~ Can ethics be derived from evolution by natural selection? ~ If both sides in a conflict can passionately believe that theirs is the just cause, does this mean that the idea of justice is empty? ~ Does being happy make us good? And does being good make us happy? ~ Are human beings especially prone to self-deception? As in his previous books of popular philosophy, including the best-selling The Reason of Things and The Meaning of Things, rather than presenting a set of categorical answers Grayling offers instead suggestions for how to think about every aspect of a question, and arrive at one's own conclusions. As a result Thinking of Answers is both an enjoyable and inspirational collection.
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The Challenge Of Things - Thinking Through Troubled Times

by A. C. Grayling

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 Bloomsbury presents The Challenge of Things by A. C. Grayling, read by Gordon Griffin A. C. Grayling's lucid and stimulating books, based on the idea that philosophy should engage with the world and make itself useful, are immensely popular. The Challenge of Things joins earlier collections like The Reason of Things and Thinking of Answers, but this time to collect Grayling's recent writings on the world in a time of war and conflict. In describing and exposing the dark side of things, he also explores ways out of the habits and prejudices of mind that would otherwise trap us forever in the deadly impasses of conflicts of all kinds. Whether he is writing about the First World War and its legacy, free speech, the advantages of an atheist prime minister or the role of science in the arts, his essays are always enlightening, enlivening and hopeful.
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Spinoza, Atheist

by Steven Nadler

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 This audiobook narrated by Robert Slade shares a fascinating historical and philosophical account that unravels the mystery of whether Spinoza was an atheist In 1656, a young Amsterdam merchant was excommunicated by his Portuguese-Jewish community in the harshest terms it had ever used. Baruch Spinoza was accused of unspecified "horrifying heresies," but the precise reasons for his expulsion remain a mystery. When he published his Theological-Political Treatise in 1670, which was condemned as "the most atheistic book ever written," he began to reveal to the world what his heresies may have been. Yet ever since the eighteenth century, most readers and scholars have assumed that Spinoza was a pantheist—even a "God-intoxicated man," as the poet Novalis put it. After all, how could a person whose books are suffused with talk of God be an atheist? In Spinoza, Atheist, Steven Nadler, one of the world's leading authorities on the philosopher, aims to settle the question and show that that's exactly what he was. Nadler makes a powerful case that there is no real divinity for Spinoza. God is Nature, and isn't an object of worshipful awe or religious reverence but can only be understood through philosophy and science. There is nothing supernatural—no mystery, ineffability, or sublimity. Spinoza does speak of "blessedness" and "salvation," but these, too, are to be understood in natural and rational terms, as the peace of mind and happiness that come from understanding ourselves and the world. Whether Spinoza believed in God is a fascinating and enduring controversy. Spinoza, Atheist promises to transform our understanding of his views and to make clear just how radical a thinker he was and remains.
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Memoirs Of An Awakening Ancient

by One E. N. One

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 Memoirs of an Awakening Ancient is a deeply personal and metaphysical autobiography that chronicles the spiritual journey of the author. Blending memoir, spiritual reflection, and cosmic narrative, the book is divided into two main parts.Part I explores the author's current incarnation, beginning with his earliest memories and spiritual stirrings in childhood, through adolescence and adulthood. The narrative details extraordinary experiences such as out-of-body events, encounters with spiritual entities, and the challenges of integrating profound metaphysical insights into everyday life. The author candidly discusses struggles with religious dogma, personal relationships, and the quest for meaning, offering reflections on trauma, healing, and the search for Home.Part II delves into soul remembrance across multiple incarnations, tracing the journey of the Oversoul through ancient civilizations, cosmic conflicts, and spiritual orders. The book draws on Gnostic concepts such as the Pleroma (Fullness), the Law of One, and the interplay between service-to-self and service-to-others. Through vivid storytelling, the author recounts lifetimes as a priest, mystic, and guardian, exploring themes of karmic healing, spiritual sovereignty, and the reclamation of personal power.Throughout, the memoir is interwoven with practical guidance for spiritual awakening, energetic hygiene, and the release of limiting beliefs. The author's voice is honest, sometimes raw, and often humorous, inviting readers to reflect on their own soul's journey and the universal quest for truth and liberation.Memoirs of an Awakening Ancient is intended for seekers, spiritual explorers, and anyone interested in metaphysical autobiography, soul integration, and cosmic consciousness. It is offered as a tool for personal catharsis and as a mirror for those undergoing similar awakenings.
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Book Of Wisdom - Volume 1 And 2

by Jozef Harry Jozef

~~11,04€~~ 9,94€ 10% OFF

 Do you find yourself craving deeper meaning in today's fast-paced world?Are you overwhelmed by information but starved for true insight?Do you long to reconnect with the timeless wisdom that s guided thinkers for millennia?If you answered yes to any of these, you must keep reading Rediscover the Path to Lasting Clarity and PurposeEvery day we re bombarded with noise news feeds, endless to-dos, and fleeting trends. It s all too easy to feel adrift, making choices that satisfy the moment but leave us hollow long term. Without a guiding compass, we repeat the same mistakes, chasing success yet missing what truly matters.You re not alone and there is a way out.IntroducingThe Book of Wisdom Volumes 1 & 2: Revival of WisdomBorn from years of research into ancient traditions, philosophical treatises, and modern applications, this two-volume masterwork offers a clear, comprehensive roadmap for reviving the wisdom you already possess. No jargon. No empty platitudes. Just practical insights you can apply from dawn till dusk.Your Revival Begins NowDon t let another day slip by on autopilot. The Book of Wisdom Volumes 1 & 2 is your invitation to step off the hamster wheel and re-engage with the things that matter most.
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Quantum 2.0 - The Past, Present, And Future Of Quantum Physics

by Paul Davies

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 Brought to you by Penguin. In this exhilarating and sometimes mind-bending book, renowned scientist and author Paul Davies tells the gripping story of how, beginning with an iconic mathematical equation in the 1920s, a radical new theory of nature - quantum mechanics - burst upon the modern world, and how today we are on the cusp of the second great quantum technology revolution.Quantum 2.0 reveals how exotic states of matter that have no counterpart in the everyday world are being harnessed to enable forms of teleportation and 'spooky' telepathic links between remote places. Powerful new tools such as quantum computers, quantum cryptography and the quantum internet have attracted billions of dollars of investments, triggering a frantic quantum arms race. And appearing on the horizon is the most awesome and game-changing prospect of all - quantum AI.Yet underpinning this dazzling promise lies a paradox. Although quantum mechanics is the most successful scientific theory ever, quantum systems possess properties that defy intuition and shred everyday notions of reality. Albert Einstein could never quite believe it. And decades after Erwin Schrodinger introduced his famous cat paradox, scientists are still divided over how to make sense of the weird quantum realm, one where ghostly quantum particles produce tiny forces in nanotechnology, cause black holes to evaporate - and may even be making the universe expand faster and faster. Indeed, cosmologists believe, the imprint of a quantum process remains etched into the afterglow of the big bang.Quantum 2.0 takes the reader gently from the basic concepts to the cutting edge, inviting us all to peek into the new wonderland of quantum physics and glimpse its stunning implications.(c) Paul Davies 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025
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Score - How To Stop Playing Someone Else'S Game

by C. Thi Nguyen

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 Brought to you by Penguin.Is this the game you want to be playing?Scoring systems are everywhere. Underpinning our daily lives - whether it's the fit bits on our wrists, likes on social media, and even school rankings - they have become pervasive and increasingly dangerous, warping our desires and outsourcing our values to external institutions. Instead of encouraging us to be more playful, to take pleasure in the journey of striving towards a goal, institutions, corporations and bureaucracies weaponize scoring systems to impose their own interests. No matter what, we always seem to be playing by someone else's rules.In The Score, philosopher C. Thi Nguyen shows us how this newly 'gamified' world has fundamentally captured our value systems, turning what might be moral or personal life choices into numerical data, and forcing us to prioritise what can be measured and monetized over what is truly meaningful to us.A life-long lover of online and board games himself, Nguyen argues that we should not stop playing games but rather take a step back and become more aware of their immersive and profound power, so that we might chart a way towards more creative and joyful lives. To start playing our own game.'This is the best book on the topic you'll ever find' Steve Wozniak, cofounder of Apple(c) C. Thi Nguyen 2026 (P) Penguin Audio 2026
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Hegel In A Wired Brain

by Slavoj Žižek

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 Slavoj Žižek gives us a reading of a philosophical giant that changes our way of thinking about our new posthuman era. No ordinary study of Hegel, Hegel in a Wired Brain investigates what he might have had to say about the idea of the 'wired brain' - what happens when a direct link between our mental processes and a digital machine emerges. Žižek explores the phenomenon of a wired brain effect, and what might happen when we can share our thoughts directly with others. He hones in on the key question of how it shapes our experience and status as 'free' individuals and asks what it means to be human when a machine can read our minds. With characteristic verve and enjoyment of the unexpected, Žižek connects Hegel to the world we live in now, shows why he is much more fun than anyone gives him credit for, and why the 21st century might just be Hegelian.
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