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Intention / by Anscombe, G. E. M.(Gertrude Elizabeth Margaret)(CARDINAL)504205;
Subjects: Intention (Logic);
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A skeptic's guide to the mind : what neuroscience can and cannot tell us about ourselves / by Burton, Robert Alan,1941-author.(CARDINAL)719183;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 235-253) and index."What if what we consider to be reason-based, deliberative judgment is really the product of involuntary mental sensations? In A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind, Dr. Robert Burton takes a close look at the key false assumptions that permeate the field of cognitive science and offers a new way of exploring how our brains generate thought. The essential paradox that drives this cutting-edge theory is that the same mechanisms that prevent understanding the mind also generate a sense that we can attain such understanding. In A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind, Burton presents his theory of the 'mental sensory system'--a system that generates the main components of consciousness: a sense of self, a sense of choice and free will, and how we make moral decisions. Bringing together anecdotes, practical thought experiments, and cutting-edge neuroscience to show how these various strands of thought and mental sensations interact, A Skeptic's Guide to the Mind offers a powerful tool for knowing what we can and cannot say about the mind; how to discern good from bad cognitive science studies; and most importantly, how to consider the moral implications of these studies. This is a pathbreaking model for considering the interaction between conscious and unconscious thought"--
Subjects: Brain; Mind and body.; Neurosciences.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 4
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The AI dilemma : 7 principles for responsible technology / by Powell, Juliette,1976-author.(CARDINAL)859744; Kleiner, Art,author.(CARDINAL)877283;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 155-185) and index.Four logics of power -- Be intentional about risk to humans -- Open the closed box -- Reclaim data rights for people -- Confront and question bias -- Hold stakeholders accountable -- Favor loosely coupled systems -- Embrace creative friction."The misuse of AI has led to wrongful arrests, crashed airplanes, even genocide--this book offers 7 powerful principles that businesses can use now to end the harm. Cambridge Analytica, the Boeing 737 Max crash, Facebook's role in the Rohingya genocide--AI is increasingly implicated in serious abuses, misuses, and misfires. The technology stands accused of systematically doing harm without accountability. Drawing on research at Columbia University and Intel Labs, and illustrated with dozens of real-worldexamples, this book offers 7 principles for harnessing the power of AI to help humans flourish: 1. Be Intentional About Risk- Use cost-benefit analysis to make sure short-term gains don't put others--or your reputation--at risk; 2. Open the Closed Box- Enable every stakeholder to understand the logic and provenance of AI systems; 3. Reclaim Data Rights for People- Empower everyone to control their personal data; 4. Favor Loosely Coupled Architecture- Redesign AI teams and organizations to promote diversethinking and flexible responses; 5. Confront and Question Bias- Ensure that algorithmic outcomes are ethical and fair to everyone affected by them ; 6. Hold Stakeholders Accountable- Resolve the impediments that keep technology from being regulated effectively ; and 7. Embrace Creative Friction- Create an environment of trust, thoughtfulness and psychological safety to bring responsible AI into the future. This is a straightforward guide for business leaders, technologists, regulators and concerned citizens seeking to realize the promise of AI"--
Subjects: Business; Artificial intelligence;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Strategic project management made simple : practical tools for leaders and teams / by Schmidt, Terry.(CARDINAL)516623;
Subjects: Project management.; Strategic planning.;
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Candida Höfer : architecture of absence / by Glenn, Constance W.(Constance White),1933-(CARDINAL)143676; Höfer, Candida,1944-(CARDINAL)208345; Lombino, Mary-Kay.(CARDINAL)228104; Heckert, Virginia.(CARDINAL)352577; Brigham Young University.Museum of Art.(CARDINAL)352575; California State University, Long Beach.Art Galleries.(CARDINAL)352576; Norton Museum of Art.(CARDINAL)226442;
Includes bibliographical references.Candida Höfer: absence in context / Constance W. Glenn -- Inner order / Mary-Kay Lombino -- Candida Höfer balancing act / Virginia Heckert -- Checklist of the exhibition."Over the last thirty years, Candida Hofer has created meticulously composed images of the interiors of public and institutional spaces - spaces marked with the richness of human activity, yet largely devoid of human presence. Whether it be a photograph of a national library or a hotel lobby, Hofer's images ask us to conduct a distanced, disengaged examination through the window she has created. Seen as a collection, her rhythmically patterned images present a universe of interiors wholly constructed by human intention, unearthing patterns of order, logic, and disruption imposed on these spaces by their now absent creators and inhabitants." "Architecture of Absence examines Hofer's unique oeuvre and the relationship of her architecture work to that of the Becher circle - noted students of the Dusseldorf Art Academy's renowned professor Bernd Becher, including Thomas Ruff, Thomas Struth, Andreas Gursky, and Axel Hutte."--Jacket.
Subjects: Exhibition catalogs.; Höfer, Candida, 1944-; Photography of interiors;
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The bibliophile's dictionary : 2,054 masterful words & phrases / by Westley, Peter Miles.(CARDINAL)472329;
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Subjects: Controlled vocabularies.; Dictionaries.; English language; English language;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The nuts & bolts of grant writing / by Carr, Cynthia E.(CARDINAL)622779;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 217-218) and index.
Subjects: Proposal writing for grants.; Proposal writing in research.;
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Christian minimalism : simple steps for abundant living / by Ehrlich, Becca,author.;
Includes bibliographical references."Focus on what matters most-and intentionally remove the rest. Logically, we all know our purpose in life is not wrapped up in accumulating possessions, wealth, power, and prestige-Jesus is very clear about that-but society tells us otherwise. Christian Minimalism attempts to cut through our assumptions and society's lies about what life should look like and invites readers into a life that Jesus calls us to live: one lived intentionally, free of physical, spiritual, and emotional clutter. Written by a woman who simplified her own life and practices these principles daily, this book gives readers a fresh perspective on how to live out God's grace for us in new and exciting ways and live out our faith in a way that is deeply satisfying"--
Subjects: Simplicity;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Homeland security and terrorism : readings and interpretations / by Howard, Russell D.; Forest, James J. F.; Moore, Joanne C.,Major.;
Includes bibliographical references and index.SECTION I: THE THREAT: Homeland security and the new terrorism -- Did 0/11 matter? Terrorism and counterterrorism: past, present, and future -- Putting WMD terrorism in perspective -- Invasive species: the biological threat to America -- The logic of suicide terrorism -- The strategic logic of suicide terrorism -- SECTION II: SPECIFIC AREAS OF VULNERABILITY IN HOMELAND SECURITY: Aviation security: promise or reality? -- Improving public surface transportation security: what do we do now? -- Border security: closing the ingenuity gap -- Cyber threats: ten issues to consider -- Securing America's critical infrastructures: a top priority for the Department of Homeland Security -- Seacurity: improving the security of the global sea-container shipping system -- Terrorism and security issues facing the water infrastructure sector -- Food biosecurity: food supply and bioterrorism -- SECTION III: NATIONAL AND LOCAL RESPONSES TO THE THREAT: Managing intergovernmental response to terrorism and other extreme events -- Terrorism early warning groups: regional intelligence to combat terrorism -- Strategic planning for first responders: lessons learned from the NY Fire Department -- Catastrophic terrorism: local response to a national threat -- Terrorism and the battle for homeland security -- National security: building capability for the long haul -- SECTION IV: PUBLIC SECURITY AND CIVIL LIBERTIES: American civil security: the U.S. public and homeland security -- Terrorists, the media, and homeland security -- Leadership through media -- THE USA PATRIOT Act: what so patriotic about trampling on the Bill of Rights? -- The USA PATRIOT Act and information sharing between the intelligence and law enforcement communities -- What price security? The USA PATRIOT Act and America's balance between freedom and security -- SECTION V: LESSONS LEARNED: Preventing a communication blackout: the need for telecom redundancy -- Risk communication, the West Nile Virus Epidemic, and bioterrorism: responding to the communication challenges posed by the intentional or unintentional release of a pathogen in an urban setting -- How business can defeat terrorism: global financial firms battle the SARS outbreak in Hong Kong -- Bioterrorism and the people: how to vaccinate a city against panic."Homeland Security and Terrorism is a comprehensive collection of essays and articles by government, military, and business experts examining the key challenges in readying the United States, its infrastructure, and its citizens for the eventuality of another attack."--BOOK JACKET.
Subjects: Civil defense; Civil rights; National security; Terrorism;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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The language of SQL / by Rockoff, Larry.(CARDINAL)599866;
Relational Databases and SQL -- Basic Data Retrieval -- Calculated Fields and Aliases -- Using Functions -- Sorting Data -- Selection Criteria -- Boolean Logic -- Inner Joins -- Outer Joins -- Self Joins and Views -- Subqueries -- Set Logic -- Stored Procedures and Parameters -- Modifying Data -- Maintaining Tables -- Conditional Logic -- Summarizing Data -- Subtotals and Crosstabs -- Principles of Database Design -- Strategies for Displaying DataMany SQL texts attempt to serve as an encyclopedic reference on SQL syntax -- an approach that is often counterproductive, because that information is readily available in online references published by the major database vendors. For SQL beginners, it&#x;s more important for a book to focus on general concepts and to offer clear explanations and examples of what various SQL statements can accomplish. This is that book. A number of features make The Language of SQL unique among introductory SQL books. First, you will not be required to download software or sit with a computer as you read the text. The intent of this book is to provide examples of SQL usage that can be understood simply by reading. Second, topics are organized in an intuitive and logical sequence. SQL keywords are introduced one at a time, allowing you to grow your understanding as you encounter new terms and concepts. Finally, this book covers the syntax of three widely used databases: Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, and Oracle. Special "Database Differences" sidebars clearly show you any differences in syntax among these three databases, and instructions are included on how to obtain and install free versions of the databases. This is the only book you need to gain a quick working knowledge of SQL and relational databases. Learn How to use SQL to retrieve data from relational databases, apply functions and calculations to data, group and summarize data in a variety of useful ways, use complex logic to retrieve only the data you need, update data and create new tables, design relational databases so that data retrieval is easy and intuitive, use spreadsheets to transform your data into meaningful displays, retrieve data from multiple tables via joins, subqueries, views, and set logic, create, modify, and execute stored procedures, install Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, or Oracle. -- Provided by publisher.
Subjects: SQL (Computer program language); Relational databases.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 3
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