This project examines the representation of anxiety about technology that humans feel when encountering artificial intelligences in four science fiction novels: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Neuromancer, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Cloud Atlas. By exploring this anxiety, something profound can be revealed about what it means to be a person living in a technologically saturated society. While many critical investigations of these novels focus on the dangerous and negative implications of artificial intelligence, this work uses Martin Heidegger's later writings on technology to argue that AIs might be more usefully read as catalysts for a reawakening of human thought.

The fight to be first, the pressure to be right, and the stress surrounding test scores were just a few of the many reasons Stacey Roshan chose to flip her class. In Tech with Heart, she offers practical insights and instruction for using edtech tools to create greater connection with students, humanize modern learning, and help learners thrive.

SEVENTY-FIVE PERCENT OF AMERICANS are moderately stressed. Seventy-five percent are lonely. More than 33 percent of us sleep less than six hours a night. In addition, 81 percent own a smartphone, and 77 percent use social media daily. Why are these statistics important? Because loneliness, sleep-deprivation, social media use, tech use, and even gut-imbalance-which the Huffington Post refers to as "the modern plague"-are all causes and results of stress. Stress is the reason for at least 75 percent of today's doctor's visits, costing the US billions per year in employee absenteeism, accidents, and illnesses. 9/11, CLIMATE CHANGE, A HISTORIC ECONOMIC CRISIS, NUMEROUS MASS SHOOTINGS, AN INORDINATE AMOUNT OF SCHOOL LOCKDOWNS, A FOREIGN ATTACK ON OUR ELECTION, A POLITICALLY DIVIDED COUNTRY, TECH-INDUCED ANXIETY AND ADDICTION, AND INFORMATION OVERLOAD: SINCE 2000, THESE UNIQUE-TO-OUR-TIME PHENOMENA HAVE CREATED A PETRI DISH OF STRESS IN THE US, CAUSING A HOST OF EMOTIONAL AND PHYSICAL AILMENTS. Here's the problem: while the well-researched, psychological theory on attachment tells us that secure attachments to each other and to our nation create resilience to stress, our current American culture is creating barriers, not pathways, to human trust and closeness. "In STRESSED IN THE US: 12 TOOLS TO TACKLE ANXIETY, LONELINESS, TECH-ADDICTION, AND MORE, Dr. Van Deusen explains why and how our relationships are breaking down at a time when we need them the most. The good news? As a clinical psychologist, psychotherapist, and mindfulness practitioner, she offers insights and solutions to a complex, pervasive problem.About the Author: "About the Author: Meg Van Deusen received her BA in English from Santa Clara University and her PhD in Clinical Psychology from the California School of Professional Psychology in Los Angeles. She lives in Seattle, Washington, where she enjoys the outdoors, music, cooking, and time with her husband, sons, and friends

This book explores the new phenomena of anxiety surrounding the Internet, which has developed with the explosion of social media use. Mobile-devise separation anxiety, digital overload, and activity tracking are a selection of topics discussed.

For every person who cringes at the thought of yet another technological innovation, Beverly Goldberg offers this survival guide for succeeding in an increasingly wired world. She lays out six steps that will help the technically challenged accept the new state of constant change, come to grips with the way it's transformed the workplace, and master the skills needed to keep pace. She also delineates the rules for networking in the new connectivity and shows how to build trusting business relationships online. Readers will find in this guide useful tips on anticipating upcoming high-tech changes, support and guidance in dealing with technological change, and technical skills for keeping pace and finding success.

This project examines the representation of anxiety about technology that humans feel when encountering artificial intelligences in four science fiction novels: Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?, Neuromancer, 2001: A Space Odyssey, and Cloud Atlas. By exploring this anxiety, something profound can be revealed about what it means to be a person living in a technologically saturated society. While many critical investigations of these novels focus on the dangerous and negative implications of artificial intelligence, this work uses Martin Heidegger's later writings on technology to argue that AIs might be more usefully read as catalysts for a reawakening of human thought.