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To Be a Machine: Adventures Among Cyborgs, Utopians, Hackers, and the Futurists Solving the Modest Problem of Death

**A captivating exploration of transhumanism, the quest for immortality, and the future of humanity.**

This gonzo-journalistic romp, praised by the New York Times Book Review as "a breezy romp full of colorful characters," takes you on a thrilling journey into the heart of the transhumanist movement.

A World on the Brink of Transformation

Transhumanism, a movement dedicated to pushing the boundaries of human biology through technology, has gained significant momentum, attracting the support of prominent figures such as Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. At its core lies the ambition to enhance our senses, intelligence, and even lifespans, challenging the very definition of what it means to be human.

Unveiling the Possibilities and Perils of a Post-Human Future

Through captivating encounters and insightful observations, journalist Mark O'Connell dives deep into the world of transhumanism, revealing its staggering possibilities and unsettling implications:

* **Cryonics: A Frozen Hope for the Future:** O'Connell visits the world's leading cryonics facility, witnessing firsthand the controversial practice of preserving bodies at ultra-low temperatures, holding out the promise of future resurrection.

* **Biohacking: Embracing the Machine Within:** He delves into the clandestine world of biohackers, individuals who augment their senses by implanting electronics beneath their skin, blurring the lines between human and machine.

* **Superintelligence and the Existential Threat:** O'Connell meets with a team dedicated to safeguarding humanity from the potential dangers of rogue artificial superintelligence, a powerful force that could potentially surpass human control.

A Profound Meditation on the Nature of Being Human

By delving into the pursuit of transcending our physical limitations, "To Be a Machine" invites us to reflect on our ancient desire to overcome the constraints of our animal nature. It probes the fundamental questions surrounding what it means to be human in a world where technology is poised to redefine our very existence.

This book offers a captivating and thought-provoking exploration of the future of humanity, challenging our assumptions and forcing us to grapple with the ethical and philosophical dilemmas posed by the relentless march of technological advancement.

**Prepare to be captivated, challenged, and ultimately, to question everything you thought you knew about what it means to be human.**

<p>Power Play: Tesla, Elon Musk, And The Bet Of The Century</p>

<p>A WALL STREET JOURNAL BUSINESS BESTSELLER • The riveting inside story of Elon Musk and Tesla's bid to build the world's greatest car—from award-winning Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins. &nbsp;</p>

<p>“A deeply reported and business-savvy chronicle of Tesla's wild ride.” —Walter Isaacson, New York Times Book Review</p>

<p>Tesla is the envy of the automotive world. &nbsp;Born at the start of the millennium, it was the first car company to be valued at $1 trillion. &nbsp;Its CEO, the mercurial, charismatic Elon Musk has become not just a celebrity but the richest man in the world.</p>

<p>But Tesla’s success was far from guaranteed. Founded in the 2000s, the company was built on an audacious vision. Musk and a small band of Silicon Valley engineers set out to make a car that was quicker, sexier, smoother, and cleaner than any gas-guzzler on the road. Tesla would undergo a hellish fifteen years, beset by rivals—pressured by investors, hobbled by whistleblowers. Musk often found himself in the public’s crosshairs, threatening to bring down the company he had helped build.</p>

<p>Wall Street Journal tech and auto reporter Tim Higgins had a front-row seat for the drama: the pileups, breakdowns, and the unlikeliest outcome of all, success. A story of impossible wagers and unlikely triumphs, Power Play is an exhilarating look at how a team of innovators beat the odds—and changed the future.</p>

<p>Inferno</p>

<p>1 WORLDWIDE BESTSELLER • Harvard professor of symbology Robert Langdon awakens in an Italian hospital, disoriented and with no recollection of the past thirty-six hours, including the origin of the macabre object hidden in his belongings.</p>

<p>“One hell of a good read.... As close as a book can come to a summertime cinematic blockbuster.” —USA Today</p>

<p>“A diverting thriller.” — Entertainment Weekly</p>

<p>With a relentless female assassin trailing them through Florence, he and his resourceful doctor, Sienna Brooks, are forced to flee.</p>

<p>Embarking on a harrowing journey, they must unravel a series of codes, which are the work of a brilliant scientist whose obsession with the end of the world is matched only by his passion for one of the most influential masterpieces ever written, Dante Alighieri's The Inferno.</p>

<p>Dan Brown has raised the bar yet again, combining classical Italian art, history, and literature with cutting-edge science in this captivating thriller.</p>

<p>Public Library And Other Stories</p>

<p>From the acclaimed, award-winning author: Why are books so very powerful? What do the books we’ve read over our lives—our own personal libraries—make of us? What does the unraveling of our tradition of public libraries, so hard-won but now in jeopardy, say about us?</p>

<p>The stories in Ali Smith’s new collection are about what we do with books and what they do with us: how they travel with us; how they shock us, change us, challenge us, banish time while making us older, wiser and ageless all at once; how they remind us to pay attention to the world we make.</p>

<p>Woven between the stories are conversations with writers and readers reflecting on the essential role that libraries have played in their lives. At a time when public libraries around the world face threats of cuts and closures, this collection stands as a work of literary activism—and as a wonderful read from one of our finest authors.</p>