Ethics & Technology

In unethical software, not every line of code is written with good intentions. Unethical Software Engineering: Dark Patterns exposes how to manipulate users, drive profits, and evade accountability. From covert surveillance, monetization at all costs, digital fraud, ranking manipulation, all the way to unethical artificial intelligence practices, this scary book unveils how these "dark patterns" exploit human beings, erode trust, and disrupt digital ethics.Whether you're a developer, an architect, a tech enthusiast, or simply a concerned user, this book will change how you think about your daily apps — and inspire you to demand better. By helping you to draw the line between what is acceptable and what is questionable, Unethical Software Engineering: Dark Patterns shines a light on the digital dark side of software engineering where profits are prioritized over people.

Embark on a riveting journey into the heart of artificial intelligence with "The Rise of the Machines," a compelling exploration that unveils the power and potential pitfalls of AI technology. In this ebook, we delve into the very essence of AI, unraveling its capabilities, and exposing the imminent threat of a looming takeover.

Tired of experiencing poor Internet speeds, bandwidth error messages, buffering, and freezing along with excessive monopoly pricing, Lefty takes on an Internet monopolist and demands irrefutable proof of the delivery of their advertised service levels. He fights for the little guys historically being duped with overpricing and under delivery.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the simulation of human intelligence in machines that are programmed to think and learn like humans. In other words, AI involves creating algorithms and computer programs that can perform tasks that usually require human intelligence, such as perception, decision-making, natural language understanding...

Beyond practical applications, the McGinty Equation underscores the beauty and elegance of physics, demonstrating how theoretical concepts can be used to solve complex problems and uncover new truths about the universe. Its potential applications extend beyond quantum mechanics and into other fields, such as biology, finance, and computer science.

The field of AI is highly interdisciplinary & evolutionary. The more AI penetrates our life and environment, the more comprehensive the points we have to consider and adapt. Technological developments are far ahead of ethical & philosophical interpretations. This fact is disturbing.We need to close this gap as soon as possible.

Do you want to understand more about why technology projects fail, and what you might be able to do about it?Do you want to become a better engineer and be more effective at changing your world?If you answer yes to these questions, this book may help you!

Although we do have some good books about open source software licensing, most of these books are written by (and to) lawyers, which hinder the understanding of busy developers. This book also has a practical orientation. After covering the concepts of open source licensing, we highlight real examples of good and bad licensing usage.

Forecast better when predicting the unpredictable with the 5 methods. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?

Thinking about starting a podcast? Don't know where to start? This book contains everything I've learned about podcasting since starting the Building an Indie Business Podcast.

Are you angry about the state of child protection on planet Earth? Read this and share.

Every child is taught not to do what our governing entities do at the highest levels on a vast scale: bully, fight, trick, cheat, point, threaten violence, pick out some classmates you don’t like and make their lives hell, start a cult and take over student government, build a network of spies and then blackmail your friends to achieve your goals.

This book is meant to take you on a journey of the future. A brief, small book teaching you technologies that go beyond the traditional blockchain. Get introduced to the future today!