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Who would have suspected that a boy whose heart was set on medical, musical, and football glory could end up a family man and a Catholic philosopher and theologian? Who would have guessed that a life so closed in on itself could be turned inside out by the wild love of Jesus Christ? Who would have believed that the drama of adoption and so many feelings of abandonment could be rescued by a love that never fails? iGod: A Hidden and Fragmentary Autobiography is Act I of the story of Donald Lee Wallenfang. Inside this book, the reader will be met with a narrative full of twists and turns and so many saturating moments of irony and paradox. This story testifies to the power of possibility and the unlimited reaches of divine grace. Beginning with the infancy of Donald Lee, a nonfictional tale is woven together that escorts the reader along the provocative periods of his childhood, adolescence, young adulthood, and into the early middle-age years. All in all, this is a story about conversion. It showcases the inversion of “iGod” into a life enraptured by love and responsibility inspired from an elsewhere beyond the immediate capacities of the ego. Readers will find delight in these literary and photographic vignettes that expose the metamorphosis of a life given over to the point of abandonment.
Daniel Solomon is an accomplished author that writes both in English and Amharic, the vernacular official language of the Federal Democratic Republic. He was born and raised in Ethiopia. Hence, the majority of his works are portraits of his motherland, a country of ancient civilization, a home of hospitality, and a symbol of freedom. That being said, Daniel is currently a citizen of the United States of America, where he has lived and worked for years now. Literature is very much near and dear to the heart of Daniel Solomon. He spends a significant amount of his time reading and writing books. His work across multiple disciplines largely discourses narratives of human experience from all walks of life. Some of his exemplary books include titles lie Africa Distracted: Collection of Poems (2000) text in English, Abeshatay (2000) Novel text in Amharic, Tachyon (2016) Novel Text in Amharic, Blue Wave (2020) Novel text in English, The Sold Nation (2021) Novel, text in English, and The War of Two Brothers : collection of Poems (2019) text in English. He has also written academic books such as English for Grade 11 (2003), English for Pre-University and College Students (2005), and The Impact of Identity Politics for the Spread of Digital Marketing, the Case of Ethiopia (2021). He has also published various articles on in anemic and scientific journals such as the Journal of Engineering Computer Science, the Advanced Journal of Social Science and Humanities, and the Research Gate. His academic publications concentrate on his areas of study which embrace literature, technology, leadership, and project management. At present, the majority of his works are available online at
Listening to Your iGod revives the discussion of religion and science and the parallels that exist between the two fields of thought. Author Tyler James presents his thoughts on why these two very different schools of thought may actually complement each other at times. Jesus taught in parables that offered parallels between nature and Gods word. Jesus himself was paralleled with nature as well, lending credence to the idea that there is more to spreading Gods word than the obvious. Consideration of the segregation and feud between science and religion points to similar segregation and differences among the worlds societies and religions today. James suggests that the world as a whole needs to gain greater maturity in order to get past these differences and live in harmony. Moreover, this connection is even more relevant given the impending apocalypse, which he believes will begin in 2016. By showing the parallels between science and religion in Listening to Your iGod, James hopes to lay the groundwork for connection and harmony.
iGod is a science fiction novel with heroes, love, defeat and hope. But it is much more than that. This book aims to explore how societies may develop, given the technologies that we see at present. As Dirk Helbing describes it in his introduction:We have come to the conclusion that neither a scientific study nor an investigative report would allow one to talk about certain things that, we believe, need to be thought and talked about. So, a science fiction story appeared to be the right approach. It seems the perfect way to think "what if scenarios" through. It is not the first time that this avenue has been taken. George Orwell''s "1984" and "Animal Farm" come to mind, or Dave Eggers "The Circle". The film ''The Matrix'' and the Netflix series ''Black Mirror are good examples too."iGod" outlines how life could be in a couple of years from now, certainly in our lifetime. At some places, this story about our future society seems far-fetched. For example, in "iGod", all citizens have a Social Citizen Score. This score is established based on their buying habits, their communication in social media and social contacts they maintain. It is obtained by mass-surveillance and has a major impact on everyone''s life. It determines whether you are entitled to get a loan, what jobs you are offered, and even how long you will receive medical care.The book is set in the near future in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Lex is an unemployed biologist. One day he is contacted by a computer which, gradually reveals the machinery behind the reality we see. It is a bleak world. Together with his girlfriend Diana and Seldon, a Professor at Amsterdam Tech, he starts the quest to regain freedom.Excerpt: ''Clever way out, Lex! I did not expect your solution in this episode of the game at all. You are the first person to come up with it. This makes me curious.''Lex looked puzzled at his screen. This direct and personal intervention was not how game managers would normally address the users of MultiLayer. Lex responded puzzled: ''Who, who are you?'' ''I thought you would never ask'' - a low, raspy but still velvety feminine voice sounded in his apartment.Lex checked where the sound came from. If he was not mistaken, the voice employed the same sound devices he used for his games and his communication with the SmartHouseProgram. ''I like to call myself "I am". I am the mastermind behind what happens in the world.''Lex was too surprised to respond.''Or, to put it more down to earth: I am the Artificial Intelligence behind your MultiLayer game and behind your SmartHouseProgram and a lot more things... This should suffice for the moment'', the low voice continued.Lex got up and paced from one corner to the other.''Wow. Did I get it right? You are a female AI system that was all the time hidden in my MultiLayer game and my SmartHouseProgram?''''Well, whatever you prefer. I can also express myself like this...''Lex heard a male voice.''Ok, I got it. You are trying to create the impression of an Artificial Intelligence system making fun of me. But how do I know that someone didn''t just hack the sound system of my SmartHouseProgram?''''So far, so good, Lex.'' She switched back to the mature female voice again, much to Lex'' approval. ''You are a smart guy, and you will get to know me better. Trust me - you will soon know that I am more than just a hack or a computer program. At this moment I will need your trust and patience - as in any relation.''''I am neither strong in the trust part nor in the patience part.'' ''Let''s give it a try, Lex. I am sure your curiosity will win.''''You seem to know me well. But in order to be able to relate to you, I need to know your name.'''' "Universal program" or "Singularity" does not do the trick, I presume?'' the voice asked coyly.''Not really, no.''''You humans are so romantic - as if a name would change anything. I am known under many different names. What is your name for someone who is present everywhere and who knows everything?''
A story is told of a dark force as old as history and as strong as desire, which humanity has tried to either defeat or befriend. Yet this power has no intention of being tamed, for it wants nothing less than to destroy us. Who or what is this evil that threatens our very existence? It is self-centeredness. It is what global warming, religious extremists, marital discord, criminal activity, and temper-tantrums all have in common; and no amount of negotiation or legislation will quiet its determination. The problem is: we have mixed feelings about self-centeredness. It makes us happy, yet it is the reason behind everything painful and ugly in us and in our world. What are we to do? It has so wrapped us in its clutches that strangling it feels like it would suffocate us. Its story has become our story. Gratefully, our story does not need to end in despair. There is another story, and it is about one who conquered this narcissism and established love in its place. It is a story that allows us to rethink our own life story. By thoroughly exploring God's story, iGod explores the relational crisis in which we find ourselves and outlines how we can find personal freedom, lasting peace, and eternal hope through Jesus Christ.
The Big Switch: Rewiring the World, from Edison to Google by Nicholas Carr Pdf
"Future Shock for the Web-apps era.... Compulsively readable—for nontechies, too."—Fast Company Building on the success of his industry-shaking Does IT Matter? Nicholas Carr returns with The Big Switch, a sweeping look at how a new computer revolution is reshaping business, society, and culture. Just as companies stopped generating their own power and plugged into the newly built electric grid some hundred years ago, today it's computing that's turning into a utility. The effects of this transition will ultimately change society as profoundly as cheap electricity did. The Big Switch provides a panoramic view of the new world being conjured from the circuits of the "World Wide Computer." New for the paperback edition, the book now includes an A–Z guide to the companies leading this transformation.
A story is told of a dark force as old as history and as strong as desire, which humanity has tried to either defeat or befriend. Yet this power has no intention of being tamed, for it wants nothing less than to destroy us. Who or what is this evil that threatens our very existence? It is self-centeredness. It is what global warming, religious extremists, marital discord, criminal activity, and temper-tantrums all have in common; and no amount of negotiation or legislation will quiet its determination. The problem is: we have mixed feelings about self-centeredness. It makes us happy, yet it is the reason behind everything painful and ugly in us and in our world. What are we to do? It has so wrapped us in its clutches that strangling it feels like it would suffocate us. Its story has become our story.Gratefully, our story does not need to end in despair. There is another story, and it is about one who conquered this narcissism and established love in its place. It is a story that allows us to rethink our own life story. By thoroughly exploring God's story, iGod explores the relational crisis in which we find ourselves and outlines how we can find personal freedom, lasting peace, and eternal hope through Jesus Christ.
