Nuclear-powered future
This book, Chain Reactions: The hopeful history of uranium, appears to be about the chemistry and physics of element number 92 in the Periodic Table. However, it also covers an eclectic mix of topics, some with only a tenuous link to element 92. Uranium is frequently a springboard, for example, for dives into the turbulent waters of nuclear power politics; in particular, the role that nuclear energy could and should play in the long-term future of our world.
AI for the perplexed
With all the AI hype on one side and the concern on the other, Richard Susskind’s guide provides a welcome voice of calm. Based on decades of experience, the author offers deeply thought analyses of the risks and benefits of AI.