{"title":"Thomas Ramge","description":"\u003cp\u003eThomas Ramge's works explore compelling intersections between science and society, offering insightful perspectives on complex topics like technology, ageing, and cognitive frameworks. Readers can expect thoughtful analysis that bridges empirical research with practical understanding, enriching their grasp of contemporary scientific challenges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRooted in Education \u0026amp; Reference, Ramge's books provide clear, accessible narratives that illuminate cutting-edge ideas. Whether contemplating the future of human longevity or the rules governing digital access, his writing invites reflection on how science shapes our world.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"access-rules-by-thomas-ramge-9780520387737","title":"Access Rules","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA powerful and urgent call to action: to improve our lives and our societies, we must demand open access to data for all.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInformation is power, and the time is now for digital liberation. \u003cem\u003eAccess Rules\u003c\/em\u003e mounts a strong and hopeful argument for how informational tools at present in the hands of a few could instead become empowering machines for everyone. By forcing data-hoarding companies to open access to their data, we can reinvigorate both our economy and our society. Authors Viktor Mayer-Schönberger and Thomas Ramge contend that if we disrupt monopoly power and create a level playing field, digital innovations can emerge to benefit us all.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver the last twenty years, Big Tech has managed to centralize the most relevant data on their servers, and data has become the most important raw material for innovation. Dominant oligopolists like Facebook, Amazon, and Google, in contrast with their reputation as digital pioneers, are in fact slowing down innovation and progress for the benefit of their shareholders — and at the expense of customers, the economy, and society. As \u003cem\u003eAccess Rules\u003c\/em\u003e compellingly argues, ultimately it is up to us to force information giants, wherever they are located, to share their treasure troves of data with others.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn order for us to limit global warming, contain a virus like COVID-19, or successfully fight poverty, everyone must have access to data — and that includes citizens and scientists, start-ups and established companies, as well as the public sector and NGOs. When everyone has access to the informational riches of the data age, the nature of digital power will change. Information technology will find its way back to its original purpose: empowering all of us to use information so we can thrive as individuals and as societies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47470026293484,"sku":"9780520387737","price":47.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780520387737-access-rules.jpg?v=1775206883"},{"product_id":"the-end-of-ageing-by-thomas-ramge-9781839995552","title":"The End of Ageing","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat if you could live not just longer, but healthier—and possibly forever? In his groundbreaking exploration of biotechnology, ethics, and the philosophy of very long lives, Thomas Ramge takes readers on a thought-provoking journey through the possibilities and consequences of radical life extension.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDrawing on cutting-edge research in molecular biology, genetics, and AI-driven medicine, \u003cem\u003eThe End of Ageing\u003c\/em\u003e examines how humanity is on the brink of a revolution—one where ageing may soon become a treatable condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough engaging thought experiments, such as choosing between three pills that extend life to 100, 200, or eternity, the book challenges our assumptions about mortality, identity, and purpose. Would centuries of life bring wisdom or existential despair? Could societies sustain themselves in a world where death is optional? 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