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No soy un robot

La lectura y la sociedad digital

by Juan Villoro ...

Una reflexión sobre cómo lo digital transforma nuestras vidas y nuestra relación con la lectura.Somos ya seres digitales. Hemos pasado de la galaxia Gutenberg de McLuhan a la galaxia digital. ¿Cómo afecta a nuestra percepción de la realidad? ¿Qué derivas políticas suscita esta revolución tecnológica? ¿Cómo influye en el ejercicio del periodismo? ¿Cuál es el papel del libro y la lectura en esta ... Read more

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Una reflexión sobre cómo lo digital transforma nuestras vidas y nuestra relación con la lectura.Somos ya seres digitales. Hemos pasado de la galaxia Gutenberg de McLuhan a la galaxia digital. ¿Cómo afecta a nuestra percepción de la realidad? ¿Qué derivas políticas suscita esta revolución tecnológica? ¿Cómo influye en el ejercicio del periodismo? ¿Cuál es el papel del libro y la lectura en esta
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The Simulation Hypothesis

An MIT Computer Scientist Shows Why AI, Quantum Physics, and Eastern Mystics All Agree We Are in a Video Game

by Rizwan Virk ...

The definitive exploration of one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time, completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and virtual realityAre we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to ... Read more

$16.99 USD

The definitive exploration of one of the most daring and consequential theories of our time, completely revised and updated to reflect the rapid advances in artificial intelligence and virtual realityAre we living in a simulation? MIT computer scientist Rizwan Virk draws from research and concepts from computer science, artificial intelligence, video games, quantum physics, and ancient mystics to
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Fortnite

The Essential Guide to Battle Royale and Other Survival Games

by Triumph Books ...

Fortnite: Battle Royale is taking the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 40 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. This guide has all the tips and ... Read more

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Fortnite: Battle Royale is taking the world by storm, combining the high-octane action of traditional shooters with the creative construction elements of sandbox games like Minecraft. With 40 million players and counting, competition is fierce, and strategy is essential. Once you jump from the Battle Bus onto the island below, there can be only one goal: survival. This guide has all the tips and
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AI 2041：預見10個未來新世界

by 李開復, 陳楸帆 ...

Series series 財經企管
─────科學 + 科幻─────AI趨勢專家李開復 ×, 全球華語科幻星雲獎得主陳楸帆聯手創作20年後的美麗AI新世界全球重磅推薦劉慈欣，2015年雨果獎得主、《三體》作者雷．達里歐（Ray Dalio），橋水基金創辦人薩蒂亞．納德拉（Satya Nadella），微軟董事長楊立昆（Yann LeCun），圖靈獎得主李開復40年的AI專業經驗 + 科幻小說家陳楸帆的無邊想像秉持以人為本的態度，懷抱人類獨具的智慧，貼近技術的未來AI時代已經開啟。在我們面前，機遇與挑戰... ... Read more

$12.84 USD

─────科學 + 科幻─────AI趨勢專家李開復 ×, 全球華語科幻星雲獎得主陳楸帆聯手創作20年後的美麗AI新世界全球重磅推薦劉慈欣，2015年雨果獎得主、《三體》作者雷．達里歐（Ray Dalio），橋水基金創辦人薩蒂亞．納德拉（Satya Nadella），微軟董事長楊立昆（Yann LeCun），圖靈獎得主李開復40年的AI專業經驗 + 科幻小說家陳楸帆的無邊想像秉持以人為本的態度，懷抱人類獨具的智慧，貼近技術的未來AI時代已經開啟。在我們面前，機遇與挑戰...
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Real-Time Rendering, Fourth Edition

by Eric Haines, Naty Hoffman, Tomas Akenine-Mo¨ller ...

Thoroughly updated, this fourth edition focuses on modern techniques used to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years. This edition discusses current, practical rendering methods used in games and other applications. It also presents a solid ... Read more

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Thoroughly updated, this fourth edition focuses on modern techniques used to generate synthetic three-dimensional images in a fraction of a second. With the advent of programmable shaders, a wide variety of new algorithms have arisen and evolved over the past few years. This edition discusses current, practical rendering methods used in games and other applications. It also presents a solid
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OpTic Gaming

The Making of eSports Champions

by H3CZ, NaDeSHot, Scump, BigTymer, Midnite, OpTic J, Fwiz ...

OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide.Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary ... Read more

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OpTic Gaming, the four-time Call of Duty Major League Gaming Champions and one of the top eSports teams in the world, now takes fans behind the controller—into the game and the minds of the greatest gamers in the world—in this fascinating and unique memoir and insider guide.Emerging on the scene in 2006, OpTic Gaming has dominated the Call of Duty e-sports arena, thanks to the talents of legendary
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Transcendence

The Disinformation Encyclopedia of Transhumanism and the Singularity

by R.U. Sirius, Jay Cornell ...

“A deceptively light treatment of mind-blowing technologies and their cultural, social and political impact. This book will put your mind on fire.”—Giulio Prisco, Hacked.comTranshumanism is an international movement that advocates the use of science and technology to overcome the natural limitations experienced by humanity, through such developments as:the Singularity—the creation of machine ... Read more

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“A deceptively light treatment of mind-blowing technologies and their cultural, social and political impact. This book will put your mind on fire.”—Giulio Prisco, Hacked.comTranshumanism is an international movement that advocates the use of science and technology to overcome the natural limitations experienced by humanity, through such developments as:the Singularity—the creation of machine
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Dawn of the New Everything

Encounters with Reality and Virtual Reality

by Jaron Lanier ...

The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technology.Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, & Vox"A deeply human, highly personal, and beautifully told story." —Dave EggersBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body , Dawn of the Ne... ... Read more

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The father of virtual reality explains its dazzling possibilities by reflecting on his own lifelong relationship with technology.Named one of the best books of 2017 by The Economist, The Wall Street Journal, & Vox"A deeply human, highly personal, and beautifully told story." —Dave EggersBridging the gap between tech mania and the experience of being inside the human body , Dawn of the Ne...
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Watch Me Play

Twitch and the Rise of Game Live Streaming

by T. L. Taylor ...

Series series Princeton Studies in Culture and Technology
A look at the revolution in game live streaming and esports broadcastingEvery day thousands of people broadcast their gaming live to audiences over the internet using popular sites such as Twitch, which reaches more than one hundred million viewers a month. In these new platforms for interactive entertainment, big esports events featuring digital game competitors live stream globally, and ... Read more

$24.02 USD

A look at the revolution in game live streaming and esports broadcastingEvery day thousands of people broadcast their gaming live to audiences over the internet using popular sites such as Twitch, which reaches more than one hundred million viewers a month. In these new platforms for interactive entertainment, big esports events featuring digital game competitors live stream globally, and
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The Ultimate Guide to Mastering Command Blocks!

Minecraft Keys to Unlocking Secret Commands

by Triumph Books, Triumph Books ...

UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL IN MINECRAFTOne of the most creative and useful blocks in the world of Minecraft, the command block, also happens to be one of the least understood by most players. This is because the systems that command blocks use are entirely script and coding based.But don't let that deter you! The quickest and most thorough way to activate many special features in ... Read more

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UNLOCK THE SECRETS TO THE MOST POWERFUL TOOL IN MINECRAFTOne of the most creative and useful blocks in the world of Minecraft, the command block, also happens to be one of the least understood by most players. This is because the systems that command blocks use are entirely script and coding based.But don't let that deter you! The quickest and most thorough way to activate many special features in
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The Proteus Paradox

How Online Games and Virtual Worlds Change Us-And How They Don't

by Nick Yee ...

Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet inhabitants of virtual worlds rarely achieve this liberty, game researcher Nick Yee contends. Though online games evoke freedom and escapism, Yee shows that virtual spaces perpetuate social norms and stereotypes from the offline world, transform ... Read more

$18.17 USD

Proteus, the mythical sea god who could alter his appearance at will, embodies one of the promises of online games: the ability to reinvent oneself. Yet inhabitants of virtual worlds rarely achieve this liberty, game researcher Nick Yee contends. Though online games evoke freedom and escapism, Yee shows that virtual spaces perpetuate social norms and stereotypes from the offline world, transform
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The VR Book

Human-Centered Design for Virtual Reality

by Jason Jerald ...

Series series ACM Books
This is a strong foundation of human-centric virtual reality design for anyone and everyone involved in creating VR experiences. Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality (VR), the experience will always fail.The VR Book bridges this gap by focusing on human-centered design. Creating compelling VR applications is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these ... Read more

$51.83 USD

This is a strong foundation of human-centric virtual reality design for anyone and everyone involved in creating VR experiences. Without a clear understanding of the human side of virtual reality (VR), the experience will always fail.The VR Book bridges this gap by focusing on human-centered design. Creating compelling VR applications is an incredibly complex challenge. When done well, these
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Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box

by Stuart Arthur Brown ...

A practical and fast-paced guide that gives you all the information you need to simplify and streamline virtual desktops so you get a production-quality solution while instantly lowering your costs and improving security. Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is great for IT professionals who are new to VDI-in-a-Box and who are looking for a good grounding in the product. You may be planning to ... Read more

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A practical and fast-paced guide that gives you all the information you need to simplify and streamline virtual desktops so you get a production-quality solution while instantly lowering your costs and improving security. Getting Started with Citrix VDI-in-a-Box is great for IT professionals who are new to VDI-in-a-Box and who are looking for a good grounding in the product. You may be planning to
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Metaverse Investing: Metaverse and… Blockchain, NFT, Games, Music… The Future!

The Future Of Investing, #2

by GOLD G. ...

Series Book 2 - The Future Of Investing
★ WHAT IS THE METAVERSE? THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET EXPLAINED ★An Expansive Metaverse to PLAY, BUILD, OWN, AND MONETIZE your virtual experience. The expansion of the Metaverse will expand the value unlocked and potentially lead to a rapid expansion of the global economy.WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?Simply put, a Metaverse is a digital space represented by digital representations of people, places, and ... Read more

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★ WHAT IS THE METAVERSE? THE FUTURE OF THE INTERNET EXPLAINED ★An Expansive Metaverse to PLAY, BUILD, OWN, AND MONETIZE your virtual experience. The expansion of the Metaverse will expand the value unlocked and potentially lead to a rapid expansion of the global economy.WHAT IS THE METAVERSE?Simply put, a Metaverse is a digital space represented by digital representations of people, places, and
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In Math We Trust

Bitcoin, Cryptocurrency and the Journey To Being Your Own Bank

by Simon Dingle ...

A highly readable account of a complex subject, In Math We Trust is all you need to find out about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, the future of money and the journey to being your own bank.Money is the most important human invention after language. It provides tokens for the faith we have in each other and society, but that trust has been violated repeatedly throughout history by the middlemen and ... Read more

$6.29 USD

A highly readable account of a complex subject, In Math We Trust is all you need to find out about Bitcoin, cryptocurrency, the future of money and the journey to being your own bank.Money is the most important human invention after language. It provides tokens for the faith we have in each other and society, but that trust has been violated repeatedly throughout history by the middlemen and
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Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy

Evidence from Secondary Classrooms

by Erica Southgate ...

Series series Digital Games, Simulations, and Play in Learning
Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy explores the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical issues related to the integration of immersive virtual reality (VR) in school classrooms. The book’s original pedagogical framework is informed by qualitative and quantitative data collected from the first-ever study to embed immersive VR in secondary school science, ICT, and drama classrooms. ... Read more

$52.19 USD

Virtual Reality in Curriculum and Pedagogy explores the instructional, ethical, practical, and technical issues related to the integration of immersive virtual reality (VR) in school classrooms. The book’s original pedagogical framework is informed by qualitative and quantitative data collected from the first-ever study to embed immersive VR in secondary school science, ICT, and drama classrooms.
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Computers and Society

Modern Perspectives

by Ronald M. Baecker ...

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can ... Read more

$47.78 USD

The last century has seen enormous leaps in the development of digital technologies, and most aspects of modern life have changed significantly with their widespread availability and use. Technology at various scales - supercomputers, corporate networks, desktop and laptop computers, the internet, tablets, mobile phones, and processors that are hidden in everyday devices and are so small you can
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Half-Real

Video Games between Real Rules and Fictional Worlds

by Jesper Juul ...

An in-depth analysis of game development and rules and fiction in video games—with concrete examples, including The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, and moreA video game is half-real: we play by real rules while imagining a fictional world. We win or lose the game in the real world, but we slay a dragon (for example) only in the world of the game. In this thought-provoking study, Jesper Juul ... Read more

$18.99 USD

An in-depth analysis of game development and rules and fiction in video games—with concrete examples, including The Legend of Zelda, Grand Theft Auto, and moreA video game is half-real: we play by real rules while imagining a fictional world. We win or lose the game in the real world, but we slay a dragon (for example) only in the world of the game. In this thought-provoking study, Jesper Juul
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Artificial intelligence and chatbots for beginners

A comprehensive starter kit for non Technical Readers

by Nicholas N Gonzales ...

Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots for Beginners is the perfect introduction to the world of conversational AI. This beginner-friendly guide explores natural language processing and walks you through building intelligent chatbots step-by-step.Learn core chatbot concepts like intent recognition, entity extraction, language models, and response generation. Discover how to create chatbots from ... Read more

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Artificial Intelligence and Chatbots for Beginners is the perfect introduction to the world of conversational AI. This beginner-friendly guide explores natural language processing and walks you through building intelligent chatbots step-by-step.Learn core chatbot concepts like intent recognition, entity extraction, language models, and response generation. Discover how to create chatbots from
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AI for Absolute Beginners: A Clear Guide to Tomorrow

Demystifying AI for Beginners and Paving the Path to Future Innovations

by Oliver Theobald ...

Embark on a journey through AI with our beginner-friendly course, empowering you to understand and ethically apply AI, shaping the future of technology and innovation.Key FeaturesSimplify AI concepts for easy understandingHighlight ethical AI use and privacyForesee the influence of AI on future workBook DescriptionThe course begins with an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial ... Read more

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Embark on a journey through AI with our beginner-friendly course, empowering you to understand and ethically apply AI, shaping the future of technology and innovation.Key FeaturesSimplify AI concepts for easy understandingHighlight ethical AI use and privacyForesee the influence of AI on future workBook DescriptionThe course begins with an engaging introduction to the world of Artificial
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AWS in Action Part -2

Real-world Solutions for Cloud Professionals

by Poonam Devi ...

Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Mastering AWS - Your Comprehensive Guide to Amazon Web Services"Are you ready to harness the full potential of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and revolutionize your cloud computing experience? Dive into the world of AWS with our comprehensive ebook and discover everything you need to know about this industry-leading cloud platform. From setting up your first virtual ... Read more

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Unleash the Power of the Cloud: Mastering AWS - Your Comprehensive Guide to Amazon Web Services"Are you ready to harness the full potential of Amazon Web Services (AWS) and revolutionize your cloud computing experience? Dive into the world of AWS with our comprehensive ebook and discover everything you need to know about this industry-leading cloud platform. From setting up your first virtual
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VR：當白日夢成為觸手可及的現實　帶你迅速成為虛擬實境的一級玩家

by 甘開全 ...

你是否曾在某個時刻懷疑過……我們身處的空間，究竟是真實世界，還是虛擬世界？我們的人生，有沒有可能其實只是宇宙中某個高智慧生物創造出來的實驗？世界的改變軌跡，是否早已被某種程式寫好，一切只是遵循既定的法則在轉動？☆ 隨著VR（虛擬實境）技術的發展，越來越多人擔心自己是電腦模擬出來的。《阿凡達》《全面啟動》《極光追殺令》《駭客任務》《異次元駭客》《啟動原始碼》等與虛擬實境有關的科幻片，分別從不同的角度詮釋了虛擬世界的真實存在及其暴露出來的一系列問題。☆ 現在，VR風降臨，VR廠商異軍突起，VR產業朝氣蓬勃，創新、創造的浪潮正猛烈衝擊著人類世界的每一根神經！//商業模式全面盤點：一覽虛擬世界的中心！VR產業細分解析：找到更好的經營地位！產業趨勢深入探討：掌控未來正確方向！趨勢來了，任何人都想抓住機會... ... Read more

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你是否曾在某個時刻懷疑過……我們身處的空間，究竟是真實世界，還是虛擬世界？我們的人生，有沒有可能其實只是宇宙中某個高智慧生物創造出來的實驗？世界的改變軌跡，是否早已被某種程式寫好，一切只是遵循既定的法則在轉動？☆ 隨著VR（虛擬實境）技術的發展，越來越多人擔心自己是電腦模擬出來的。《阿凡達》《全面啟動》《極光追殺令》《駭客任務》《異次元駭客》《啟動原始碼》等與虛擬實境有關的科幻片，分別從不同的角度詮釋了虛擬世界的真實存在及其暴露出來的一系列問題。☆ 現在，VR風降臨，VR廠商異軍突起，VR產業朝氣蓬勃，創新、創造的浪潮正猛烈衝擊著人類世界的每一根神經！//商業模式全面盤點：一覽虛擬世界的中心！VR產業細分解析：找到更好的經營地位！產業趨勢深入探討：掌控未來正確方向！趨勢來了，任何人都想抓住機會...
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Interactive Web Development with Three.js and A-Frame

Create Captivating Visualizations and Projects in Immersive Creative Technology for 3D, WebAR, and WebVR Using Three.js and A-Frame (English Edition)

by Alessandro Straccia ...

Build rich Creative Technology projects using 3D, AR, and VRBook DescriptionEmbark on an amazing journey into the world of Creative Development with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of Three.js and A-Frame, each chapter adds more knowledge and techniques to empower creative developers to navigate the world of Creative Development. Readers will learn to build games and commercial ... Read more

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Build rich Creative Technology projects using 3D, AR, and VRBook DescriptionEmbark on an amazing journey into the world of Creative Development with this comprehensive guide. From the basics of Three.js and A-Frame, each chapter adds more knowledge and techniques to empower creative developers to navigate the world of Creative Development. Readers will learn to build games and commercial
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Pro-Gamer

Erreiche deinen Traum, mache dein Hobby zum Beruf

by Fabienne P. ...

E-Sport, also der kompetitive Wettkampf in Computerspielen, hat sich in den letzten Jahren zu einer weltweiten Bewegung entwickelt. Was vor einigen Jahrzehnten als Freizeitaktivität begann, ist heute eine milliardenschwere Industrie, die unzählige Zuschauer und Teilnehmer anzieht. Vielleicht hast du selbst schon davon geträumt, in diesem Bereich erfolgreich zu sein und als Pro-Gamer auf den großen ... Read more

$9.99 USD

E-Sport, also der kompetitive Wettkampf in Computerspielen, hat sich in den letzten Jahren zu einer weltweiten Bewegung entwickelt. Was vor einigen Jahrzehnten als Freizeitaktivität begann, ist heute eine milliardenschwere Industrie, die unzählige Zuschauer und Teilnehmer anzieht. Vielleicht hast du selbst schon davon geträumt, in diesem Bereich erfolgreich zu sein und als Pro-Gamer auf den großen
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