Ancient Minds & Modern Machines

audiobook (Unabridged) What Philosophy Teaches Us About AI—and What AI Reveals About Ourselves: Timeless Wisdom for Today's Tech: What Ancient Philosophy Teaches Us About Smart Machines—and About Ourselves · AI For Everyday Intelligence: the Human Side of Smart Machines

By Dizzy Davidson

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If AI confuses you, or if you're worried about how it's shaping our world... If you're tired of tech jargon and crave simple, human answers... If you've ever wondered, "Can a machine be conscious? Should we trust algorithms? What does it mean to be 'you' in a digital age?"— This book is for YOU.

Ancient Minds & Modern Machines is your gateway to exploring artificial intelligence through the powerful lens of philosophy—no degrees required! Whether you're 15 or 75, this guide makes complex ideas surprisingly easy and endlessly fascinating. It's like having Plato, Confucius, and Einstein as your co-pilots on a journey through AI's ethical dilemmas, emotional paradoxes, and mind-bending questions about humanity.

Packed with:

✅ Real-life stories you'll actually relate to (yes, even if you're not "techy")

✅ Eye-opening illustrations and examples that make hard ideas click

✅ Tips, tricks, and step-by-step guides to think smarter in a world of smart machines

✅ Philosophical "thought experiments" that help solve your everyday dilemmas

✅ Actionable wisdom you can use at work, school, or around the dinner table

✅ A bias-free, beginner-friendly breakdown of the hottest topics in AI ethics, creativity, identity, and freedom

Whether you want to understand AI or understand yourself, this book helps you ask better questions, think clearer thoughts, and live more purposefully. It's not just about technology—it's about YOU in the age of intelligent machines.

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Ancient Minds & Modern Machines