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Orbis Pictus: World Affairs in the Visual Digital Era by Dr Vendulka Kubalkova

https://www.amazon.com/Orbis-Pictus-Affairs-Visual-Digital/dp/B0H3YQ4MMR

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The invention of the movable-type printing press by Johannes Gutenberg in the mid-1400s represents one of the most significant technological advancements in history.

The printing press shaped the modern era by revolutionizing how information was shared and preserved, as well as educational practices. Today, society is entering the Digital Era. Students now grow up with the internet and social media. Research shows that younger generations increasingly prefer audio-visual content, while both students and the general public read for recreation less often.

This book introduces an innovative educational format we call a videobook. It offers access to about 135 original online videos, featuring animated presentations that provide a comprehensive introduction to contemporary global issues. The videobook covers a wider range of topics than most university-level International Relations courses. Integrating video content improves accessibility and relevance, addressing the limitations of traditional educational resources. The videos also encourage deeper engagement with philosophy and history. Many universities have yet to fully adopt visualization as a teaching tool, which remains a significant limitation in the Digital Era. This project aims to address that gap.

This work is designed primarily for university students but remains accessible to a wider audience.

Professor Kubálková holds a JUDr. from Charles University, Czechoslovakia, and a Ph.D. in International Politics from Lancaster University, England. She is also a graduate of the Prague Conservatoire. She currently serves as a Professor of International Studies at the University of Miami in Florida. Her previous appointments include academic positions in England, New Zealand, and Australia, as well as fellowships at the University of Munich, Stanford University, and the University of California, Berkeley. She has served as Assistant Provost for International Studies and Director of the M.A. program in International Administration (MAIA). Since 2016, she has been a Visiting Professor at VSE, University of Economics and Business, Prague. Professor Kubálková is a past President of the International Studies Association South and served for ten years as a trustee of the Social Science Research Foundation Board at the Korbel School of International Studies, University of Denver. She co-edited the eight-volume M. E. Sharpe series, “International Relations in a Constructed World,” and was a founding member and co-chair of the ISA section Global International Relations (GIRS). Following years in exile, she received the Jan Masaryk Medal “Pro Amicitia Inter Naciones” for expertise in International Relations and has been inducted into the “Memory of the Nation” of the Czech Republic.

Her research, publications, and teaching focus on International Relations theory, Marxism, Constructivism, post-Soviet studies, religion, civilizations, culture in world affairs, non-Western perspectives, pedagogy, and the application of information technology in education. She is the author, among others, of My Path to Global International Relations: An Autobiographical Textbook (2026).

Broken Promises: How insurers put Profits over Promises by David Skipton

https://www.amazon.com/Broken-Promises-insurers-Pro%EF%AC%81ts-over/dp/B0FPT69XRX

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Synopsis: When someone suffers a serious loss at their home or business, one of the first things they often think is this: “At least I have insurance.”

But the claims process is deviously designed to pay only pennies on the dollar for losses. Furthermore, if you take an insurance company to court, you’ll find that the legal system is stacked against you.

David Skipton brings his many years of claims adjusting experience to help you avoid the pitfalls in the claims process. Learn how to:

recognize the tricks insurance companies play to cheat you out of money;

take steps to improve your chances of enjoying a favorable outcome on a claim; and

receive fair compensation in the event of an insurance payout.

While insurance companies once looked out for customers, times are changing, and you need to know what motivates them if you want any chance to get what you’re owed.

It doesn’t matter if you own a business or a home-if you have an active claim or not- it’s important to demystify the claims process. It begins by learning how to protect your best interests and learning how to play The Claims Game.

Extreme Entrepreneurs: Steve Jobs and Jesus Christ by Tracy Emerick Phd

https://www.amazon.com/Extreme-Entrepreneurs-Steve-Jesus-Christ/dp/197090125X

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The book explores the soul and how it projects to others. Two examples, Steve Jobs and Jesus Christ, are examined for what each did as an “extreme entrepreneur,” to provide a position that has changed and will continue to change humankind. In his words, Steve Jobs provided technology that provide a “bicycle for the mind,” putting complex technology in the hands of the non-technical masses. Jesus Christ converted living in fear to living in love as a way to tap the God within each of us.

About the author

Tracy is a retired business owner who spent over two decades executing, consulting and training in database marketing. He served one decade as a state representative and over two decades on the town’s planning board. He has been the moderator of his Congregational church for almost four decades. He has two children and five grandchildren. Just a citizen seeking to make the world a better place.

AI’s Rapid Rise: Challenges, Concerns, and Future Implications Explored with Helena Hornebrant

https://www.linkedin.com/in/helenah%C3%B6rnebrant/

About the Guest(s):

Helena Hornbrandt is a distinguished technology and transformational leader with over 20 years of experience at the confluence of business, technology, and people. Her expertise spans across financial services, mobility, and technology environments, leading significant digital, data, and operational transformations across more than 60 markets. She most recently held the positions of CIO and CDO at Trayton Financial Services, a subsidiary of the Trayton Group. Helena’s career includes noteworthy tenures at Scania, Volvo, Car Mobility, and Nasdaq, coupled with entrepreneurial endeavors. Her work emphasizes that transformation revolves around people more than technology, with a strong focus on how AI is reshaping organizations and creating value in human leadership.

Episode Summary:

In this enlightening episode of The Chris Voss Show, Chris Voss converses with Helena Hornbrandt, a seasoned leader in technology and transformation, about navigating the rapid evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and its profound impact on global organizations. Helena opens up about her professional journey and experience, shedding light on how AI can be a double-edged sword in both aiding growth and presenting challenges. They tackle varying perspectives on AI’s integration into large corporations and the critical influence of human leadership in this transformation.

The discussion dives deep into the current landscape of AI, highlighting the pressing concerns, ethical dilemmas, and potential biases these technologies could perpetuate. Helena emphasizes that a strategic and empathetic leadership approach is paramount to successfully leveraging AI’s advantages while mitigating its risks. As AI systems become crucial in decision-making processes, the conversation underlines the need for governance, inclusivity, and accountability to shape a sustainable technological future.

Key Takeaways:

Strategic Leadership in AI: Effective leaders should focus on empathy and inclusivity as AI continues to reshape business landscapes.

Historical Bias in AI Training: AI reflects historical bias due to the predominantly male-driven data it’s trained on, highlighting the need for diverse perspectives in AI development.

Democratizing AI Knowledge: There’s an urgent need for expansive education on AI, encompassing government-led retraining programs to minimize cognitive gaps across generations.

Oversight and Regulation: The episode underscores the need for systematic regulation and oversight of AI technologies to prevent potential socioeconomic disruptions.

Ethical AI Development: Emphasizing that technological advancement should align with societal values, ensuring AI adoption doesn’t compromise ethical standards and public safety.

Notable Quotes:

“Transformation is ultimately about people, not technology.”

“We need to take responsibility for what AI is trained on.”

“It’s not okay to run AI labs without governance and transparency.”

“If you’re a good leader, this change won’t be a big one for you.”

“What type of society do we want as AI becomes more predominant?”

Why Didn’t Anybody Ever Tell Me About This! by MS Carolyn Mannila Harper

https://www.amazon.com/dp/1600349048

“Why Didn’t Anybody Ever Tell Me About This! A Mother’s Search For a Living God,” by Carolyn Mannila Harper, MS, is the riveting story of a mother who insisted Jesus Christ was alive, and He would help her with her epileptic son she’d been told to abandon to the institution.