Daniel Stanley’s Post

The Dstl biscuit books provide a short and easy to read introduction to several areas of science and technology related of our work. A great resource of those new to the areas or as an educational resource! #biscuit #biscuitbook #worldbookday #education #defence #climatechange #ai #machinelearning #datascience #datavisualisation #sustainability

#bookalert - Thinking about my reading: The Forgetting Machine: Memory, Perception, and the Jennifer Aniston Neuron by Rodrigo Quian Quiroga   This book came recommended, I wish I could share from where, either it was from The Atlantic or one of the writers I follow on Medium. Quiroga is a neuroscientist and sets out to discuss how we form and retain memory, but also why it matters that the brain often decides not to form memory (or to forget). Essentially, he also discusses how memory is crucial in forming our identity. A reasonably easily read that at least helped me to understand the the science of remembering, how we turn perceptions into memories, how language shapes our experiences, and the crucial role forgetting plays in all of this.   And, yes, it does outline/describe the research that led to the discovery of the Jennifer Aniston neuron, and yes, that was actually interesting   Next on my list is “Doing Qualitative Research Differently, Free Associative Narrative and the Interview Method” by Hollway and Jefferson.  Marisa Matarese, looking forward to continueng our conversation on this. #LEGOSERIOUSPLAY (because most of you are curious about memory, identity and the brain) #neverstoplearning #rewireyourbrain #books #memory Trivium P/S

My latest book (November 15th, 2024) is a collection of 18 science fiction short stories and one science fiction poem.

https://lnkd.in/eZp5j8NT Here is the link to my latest substack post on my science fiction/fantasy book in progress and how my years as a professor helped mold the characters.

Organizing my notes from the #book "How Emotions Are Made" by Lisa Feldman Barrett, I contemplated on the quote below a bit. "Scientific revolutions tend to emerge not from a sudden discovery but by asking better questions" It got me asking myself for a few examples, and I quickly put these down for my files and sharing here as well, as it might be thought-provoking for some... What questions are you asking today to reshape the future? :) I will share my key takeaways from the book soon. #science #revolutions #breakthrough

Upcoming: An authored book

Books are awesome. Fiction more so than non-fiction. While there are superior ways to share non-fiction information, books reign supreme for me in terms of fiction. They are just detailed enough so I can imagine everything. But they are also blurry enough that I’m empowered to use my own imagination. When reading a fiction book, my mind is engaged. Movies and other formats often engage much less of my imaginative capacity. That’s why I want to share the top fiction books that broadened my horizon: Surface Detail by Iain M. Banks (part of the Culture series) The Culture is the most utopian vision of humanity that I’ve found. Especially the interactions with AIs make this a book (and series) that’s fit for the current times. But more importantly, the mix of intergalactic and personal topics helps this stay relatable, but it also shapes a cosmic perspective. Daemon by Daniel Suarez One of my all time favorites, just because of the audacity of the author to imagine such a weird warping of our world. The book dances on the line between utopia and dystopia, often gracefully, but sometimes brutally. Again, the interaction of humans and technology makes this a book that expanded the way I see the world. The Three Body Problem by Cixin Liu Imagine humanity interacting with another sentient species – one that’s not entirely benevolent. It’s a strange world this book creates, one that is not biased by a western perspective. For me, it was an amazingly creative way to highlight how lucky we are to have our planet. There’s no way around it: humanity is in a trial period on earth. We still have to prove that we can be responsible shepherds of this pale blue dot. I’m sure that once more of us understand our home from a broader perspective, we’ll all make better decisions. #cosmicPerspective #fiction #books #broadenYourHorizon

My publisher put together some new materials. I like that their artistic choices give my book a sort of science-fiction feel. The book is not science fiction. It uses real-world examples and the latest research to invite coaches of all backgrounds and experience levels to consider (or re-consider) their assumptions about practice. https://lnkd.in/gYHTYy57