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AI Snake Oil AI Snake Oil: What Artificial Intelligence Can Do, What It Can’t, and How to Tell the Difference Arvind Narayanan and Sayash Kapoor

From two of °Õ±õ²Ñ·¡â€™s 100 Most Influential People in AI, what you need to know about AI—and how to defend yourself against bogus AI claims and products

Artificially Yours Artificially Yours: Real Friendship in a World of Chatbots Valerie Tiberius

A human perspective on the nature of friendship in the age of artificial intelligence

The Irrational Decision The Irrational Decision: How We Gave Computers the Power to Choose for Us Benjamin Recht

How the computer revolution shaped our conception of rationality—and why human problems require solutions rooted in human intuition, morality, and judgment

The Last Human Job The Last Human Job: Seeing Each Other in an Age of Automation Allison Pugh

A timely and urgent argument for preserving the work that connects us in the age of automation

"A compelling case for valuing care as a societal good and as skilled labor."—The Nation

The AI Paradox The AI Paradox: How to Make Sense of a Complex Future Virginia Dignum

A user’s guide to navigating the intricate, often contradictory relationship between artificial intelligence and human intelligence

The Importance of Being Educable The Importance of Being Educable: A New Theory of Human Uniqueness Leslie Valiant

Why you should worry less about AI and more about what makes us human

On Bullshit On Bullshit: Anniversary Edition Harry G. Frankfurt

Over one million copies sold worldwide
The international and #1 New York Times bestseller
The anniversary edition of the acclaimed book that reveals why bullshit is more dangerous than lying

Talking Cure Talking Cure: An Essay on the Civilizing Power of Conversation Paula Marantz Cohen

An invigorating exploration of the pleasures and social importance of conversation

Try to Love the Questions Try to Love the Questions: From Debate to Dialogue in Classrooms and Life Lara Schwartz

An essential guide to dialogue in the college classroom and beyond

How Propaganda Works How Propaganda Works Jason Stanley

How propaganda undermines democracy and why we need to pay attention

How to Listen How to Listen: An Ancient Guide to Learning from Others Plutarch

A lively new translation of Plutarch’s charming and timeless essay on how to be a good listener—and why listening is essential to learning and living well

How to Win an Argument How to Win an Argument: An Ancient Guide to the Art of Persuasion Marcus Tullius Cicero

Timeless techniques of effective public speaking from ancient Rome's greatest orator

The Influencer Industry The Influencer Industry: The Quest for Authenticity on Social Media Emily Hund

A critical history of the social media influencer’s rise to global prominence

Speak Freely Speak Freely: Why Universities Must Defend Free Speech Keith E. Whittington

Why colleges and universities live or die by free speech

The College Handbook The College Handbook: How to Arrive, Survive, and Thrive on Campus Rachel Gable

An invaluable guide for every step of the college experience, from deciding if and where to go to maximizing academic, social, personal, and professional opportunities

The 5 Questions for Ethical Decisions The 5 Questions for Ethical Decisions: How to Succeed Without Selling Your Soul David W. Miller

A practical guide for professionals, corporate executives, entrepreneurs, and college students who want to achieve personal success without compromising their morals

The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking The 5 Elements of Effective Thinking Edward B. Burger and Michael Starbird

Simple but powerful strategies for increasing your success by improving your thinking

The Secret Syllabus The Secret Syllabus: A Guide to the Unwritten Rules of College Success Jay Phelan and Terry Burnham

The unwritten rules of success that every student must follow to thrive in college