Memory Culture

The first African men, women, and children in colonial America did not arrive with dreams of freedom or hopes of a new, better life. They arrived after a torturous 90-day journey called the Middle Passage. And they arrived as slaves. Since that time, African-Americans have suffered, triumphed, despaired,and dreamed.

If Artificial Intelligence can cure diseases, restructure economies, and even revolutionize warfare—what does that mean for humanity’s future? In The AI Paradox: Threats, Risks, and Our Future Survival, neuroscientist and Applied AI student Dr. Tursun Alkam unravels the competing forces shaping our world. Dr. Alkam navigates the rapid rise of AI, exposing both its game-changing promise and its most harrowing dangers. From autonomous weapons and disinformation campaigns to existential concerns about superintelligence, this book delivers a comprehensive exploration of AI’s double-edged sword.

Dive into the fascinating world of how both your brain and AI learn through supervised learning! In this engaging and accessible book, neuroscientist Dr. Tursun Alkam takes you on a journey to explore the incredible learning capabilities of the human brain and the revolutionary world of Artificial Intelligence.

In their own words, immigrants recall their arrival in the United States. Includes brief biographies and facts about the Ellis Island Oral History Project.