In Episode 14 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we explore the rise of artificial intelligence, tracing its journey from ancient myths to modern breakthroughs. This episode examines the promises and perils of AI, its impact on society, and the ethical questions it raises. Join us as we reflect on what AI means for humanity’s future.

Sources:

1. Russell, Stuart, and Norvig, Peter. Artificial Intelligence: A Modern Approach (Pearson, 2021).
2. Tegmark, Max. Life 3.0: Being Human in the Age of Artificial Intelligence (Knopf, 2017).
3. Bostrom, Nick. Superintelligence: Paths, Dangers, Strategies (Oxford University Press, 2014).
4. NotebookLM – Research insights on AI history, challenges, and ethical implications.

In Episode 13 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we delve into the story of globalization. From the ancient Silk Road to the digital age, this episode examines how trade, culture, and technology have created an interconnected world. Discover the opportunities and challenges of living in a global village—and the unity that strengthens humanity.

Sources:

1. Frankopan, Peter. The Silk Roads: A New History of the World (Bloomsbury, 2015).
2. Steger, Manfred. Globalization: A Very Short Introduction (Oxford University Press, 2017).
3. Harari, Yuval Noah. Homo Deus: A Brief History of Tomorrow (Harvill Secker, 2016).
4. NotebookLM – Comprehensive research on globalization, trade, and cultural exchange.

In Episode 12 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we uncover the birth of the digital age. From the invention of the first computers to the internet that connects billions today, this episode explores the innovations that have transformed human life and connectivity. Discover the stories behind the technology that shapes our world—and the people who made it possible.

Sources:

1. Turing, Alan. On Computable Numbers (1936).
2. Isaacson, Walter. The Innovators: How a Group of Hackers, Geniuses, and Geeks Created the Digital Revolution (Simon & Schuster, 2014).
3. Berners-Lee, Tim. Weaving the Web (Harper, 1999).
4. NotebookLM – Comprehensive research on computing history and the internet’s development.

In Episode 11 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we reflect on humanity’s ongoing fight for civil rights and equality. From the American civil rights movement to global struggles for justice, this episode explores the voices, movements, and stories that have shaped our world. Discover how courage, resilience, and collective action have broken boundaries and inspired change.

Sources:

1. King, Martin Luther Jr. Why We Can’t Wait (Harper & Row, 1964).
2. Mandela, Nelson. Long Walk to Freedom (Little, Brown, 1994).
3. Kimberlé Crenshaw on intersectionality (academic papers and interviews).
4. NotebookLM – Comprehensive research on global civil rights movements and their impact.

In Episode 10 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we marvel at humanity’s quest to explore the cosmos. From the Space Race’s pivotal milestones to the modern era of exploration, this episode celebrates the courage, curiosity, and collaboration that propel us toward the stars. Discover the stories behind the Moon landing, the rise of private spaceflight, and the enduring legacy of space exploration.

Sources:

Chaikin, Andrew. A Man on the Moon: The Voyages of the Apollo Astronauts (Penguin, 2007).

Hansen, James R. First Man: The Life of Neil Armstrong (Simon & Schuster, 2018).

NASA archives and publications on Apollo missions.

NotebookLM – Comprehensive research on the Space Race and its impact on humanity.

In Episode 7 of Timelines: The Story of Us, we explore the intellectual revolutions of the ancient and medieval worlds, from the birth of science and mathematics to the philosophical breakthroughs that have shaped the modern world. We dive into the legacies of Greece, India, China, and the Islamic world, and examine how their ideas and innovations paved the way for the Renaissance and the modern age of discovery.

Sources:

Gombrich, E.H. The Story of Art (Phaidon Press, 1995).

McNeill, William H. The Rise of the West (University of Chicago Press, 1992).

NotebookLM – Research on ancient science, philosophy, and intellectual history.