Books like THE ART OF STILLNESS by Pico Iyer

A series of spiritual exercises for leading a meaningful life, 2,000 years old and still relevant today.

Eckhart Tolle guides readers toward a pain‑free existence by teaching how to recognize and release mental patterns that cause suffering, encouraging living fully in the present moment.

An accessible guide that argues attention is the most valuable resource in our data‑driven world and offers practical ways to reclaim it for deeper reflection, ethical work, and political activism.

Jon Kabat‑Zinn’s 1994 bestseller about mindfulness and meditation, now updated with a new afterword and celebrated for its lasting influence on mental health and self‑improvement.

Max Tegmark explores how artificial intelligence will reshape crime, war, justice, jobs, and our sense of humanity, offering practical guidance on ensuring AI remains beneficial and resilient.

An illustrated exploration of the hidden history behind everyday inventions, showing how seemingly unrelated discoveries shaped our modern world.

Big Data: A Revolution That Will Transform How We Live, Work, and Think explains how the ability to collect, store, and analyze large volumes of information is reshaping society, technology, and decision‑making.

Ryan Holiday teaches how stillness—steady focus amid a chaotic world—can unlock self‑mastery, discipline, and insight, drawing lessons from historical thinkers and contemporary figures to combat modern stress.

Matt Richtel examines the deadly rise of distracted driving, using a 2006 Utah crash that killed two rocket scientists to explore how cell‑phone use divides attention, affects brain function, and reshapes society.

Douglas Rushkoff examines the rise of ‘presentism’—a culture that never pauses, driven by instant media and digital memory—warning that our constant focus on the now can both alienate and inspire.

Michael Harris examines how the pervasive Internet has eroded our ability to experience absence—silence, wonder, and solitude—highlighting the consequences for human connection, cognition, and culture.

The rapid pace of change in computing demands a continuous review of our defensive strategies, and a strong ethical framework in our computer science education.This fully revised and enhanced fifth edition of Ethical and Social Issues in the Information Age examines the ethical, social, and policy challenges stemming from the convergence of computing and telecommunication, and the proliferation of mobile information-enabling devices. This accessible and engaging text surveys thought-provoking questions about the impact of these new technologies.Topics and features:Establishes a philosophical framework and analytical tools for discussing moral theories and problems in ethical relativismOffers pertinent discussions on privacy, surveillance, employee monitoring, biometrics, civil liberties, harassment, the digital divide, and discriminationExamines the new ethical, cultural and economic realities of computer social network ecosystems (NEW)Reviews issues of property rights, responsibility and accountability relating to information technology and softwareDiscusses how virtualization technology informs our ethical behavior (NEW)Introduces the new frontiers of ethics: virtual reality, artificial intelligence, and the InternetSurveys the social, moral and ethical value systems in mobile telecommunications (NEW)Explores the evolution of electronic crime, network security, and computer forensicsProvides exercises, objectives, and issues for discussion with every chapterThis comprehensive textbook incorporates the latest requirements for computer science curricula. Both students and practitioners will find the book an invaluable source of insight into computer ethics and law, network security, and computer crime investigation.