Scary Smart Premise Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat isn’t your typical guide to bracing for life’s curveballs. Instead‚ it dives deep into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) and its potential impact on humanity. Gawdat‚ a former Google executive‚ warns us about the rise of AI‚ which he argues could be both a blessing and a curse. The book serves as a wake-up call‚ urging us to prepare for a future where AI could either be our greatest ally or a formidable adversary.  The 411 Gawdat starts the book with a thought exercise. Imagine it’s the year 2050‚ and you’re sitting around a campfire with the author. You’re either living in a dystopia where AI turned against humanity‚ or a utopia where AI ushered in a new age of prosperity. Looking back at the current time‚ what words of wisdom would future you say to present you? Gawdat does just this‚ exploring how we could reach a worst-case conclusion or a best-case future. The book explores the “dual use” of AI. For example‚ when Oppenheimer discovered how to recreate nuclear fission‚ he invented a paradigm-shifting technology that could be used to annihilate civilization or provide it with an abundance of energy. AI is similar in scope with this double-edged sword characteristic‚ and Scary Smart explores how humanity can prepare and approach AI’s development in an ethical way. The book emphasizes that AI has the potential to solve some of the world’s most pressing issues but also poses risks if not managed responsibly. Gawdat stresses the importance of programming ethics into AI‚ which is crucial for ensuring that these systems act in the best interests of humanity. The book argues we need to be mentally and emotionally prepared for a future where AI plays a significant role. This involves understanding the technology‚ its limitations‚ and how to co-exist with it. While Scary Smart doesn’t directly address traditional notions of readiness for unforeseen events‚ it does offer a unique perspective on preparing for a future shaped by AI. It’s about adaptability‚ mental fortitude‚ and ethical considerations — qualities that are essential for any kind of readiness strategy. The book encourages us to think critically about the technology we’re creating and how it could affect us‚ a vital skill when planning for the unknown. The book has faced criticism for its somewhat alarmist tone‚ with some readers arguing it paints an overly grim picture of AI’s potential impact. But Gawdat balances the potential for dystopia with an equal amount of how astonishingly well AI can solve some of the world’s most dire problems. Additionally‚ Gawdat’s focus on embedding ethics into AI has been met with skepticism‚ as defining “ethics” in a universally acceptable way is a complex task. Much like any tool humanity invents‚ often the only way to stop a bad guy who uses the technology in a nefarious way is a good guy using the tech to prevent the bad from happening. The Verdict Scary Smart is a thought-provoking read that challenges us to consider the ethical and practical implications of rapidly advancing AI technology. While it may not be a traditional guide on how to prepare for life’s uncertainties‚ it offers valuable insights into adapting and thriving in a world increasingly influenced by AI. If you’re someone who’s keen on understanding the broader landscape of threats and opportunities that lie ahead‚ this book is definitely worth your time. About the Book Book &; Author Scary Smart: The future of Artificial Intelligence and How You Can Save Our World By Mo Gawdat Publisher: Bluebird MSRP: $15 URL: mogawdat.com Pages: 326 Rating: Thrive | Survive | Die Read More Subscribe to Recoil Offgrid's free newsletter for more content like this. Book Review: Rules for Radicals By Saul D. Alinsky Book Review: Homestead Survival by Marty Raney Book Review: The Velocity of Information by David P. Perrodin Book Review: The Unthinkable The post Book Review: Scary Smart by Mo Gawdat appeared first on RECOIL OFFGRID.

Author of How to Prep When You’re Broke and Bloom Where You’re Planted online course Making your home safer seems more important than ever in these days of lax punishment for criminals. Why get a job if you can just steal from people and spend a couple of hours in jail before being released on your own recognizance? Protecting yourself by making your home harder to break into and capturing the footage you need to defend yourself against criminal charges if you fight back is more important than ever. Here are some inexpensive home security to make your home a little bit safer. There are other ways‚ like securing your exterior doors with better hardware and frames or installing ballistic windows. Of course‚ you want to be well-armed and trained. But the options in this article are quick and easy to obtain. Anyone can put them into place‚ they don’t run afoul of any local politics‚ and they cost less than $100. Add braces to windows. Don’t let your windows be opened from the outside. Add simple braces to the inside to keep them from being raised up or slid over. If your home has a lot of windows‚ you can start out by securing just the downstairs windows. What I like about these braces is that I can still have my windows open slightly for fresh air‚ but they won’t be easy to move far enough to allow someone to slip in without breaking the window and making a commotion. Unlike those fancy (and expensive) security bars that go on the outsides of windows‚ these braces can be easily removed for escape in the event of a fire. You don’t want to turn your home into a prison from which you cannot escape if necessary. Add wedges near bedroom doors. If an intruder breaks into your home‚ you may need to retreat while waiting for help to arrive. It could also happen when you aren’t at home‚ and vulnerable family members may not be prepared to engage an intruder. While it’s always best to replace interior doors with sturdier doors in better quality doorframes‚ a quick and inexpensive way to at least slow down the intruder is door wedges. You can have the alarm on these on or off. I leave the alarm on when I’m at hotels but off at home. I tuck the one in my home behind the door on the floor so that I can always quickly access it. (Incidentally‚ I actually carry one of these in my purse‚ too‚ in the event I ever need to barricade a door.) If you don’t want the kind with a shrieking alarm‚ you can get these plain rubber ones. The advantage to these is the holes in them – you can run some string or ribbon through them and hang them from interior door knobs. It’s true that there are bigger‚ sturdier devices‚ but I like the speed and ease with which the wedges can be deployed. Consider cameras. This suggestion will not work for everyone‚ but you may want to consider having a camera in your home near doors and entry points. Particularly if you are a gun owner‚ a camera can help to end the “I said‚ they said” nature of a violent interaction. I wouldn’t want a camera such as this to be set up in my main living areas for privacy reasons‚ but aimed at my front and back door‚ it seems like a pretty good idea. It can also record intruders when you aren’t at home‚ which means you may have a better chance of recovering stolen goods. You may also want cameras outside your home pointing at entries. If you choose to go with such an option‚ look for a device that is motion-activated. Decide whether you want the device to stream to your phone or to record on an SD card‚ and think about power options such as solar or long-term batteries. Get a door intercom Many home invasions have begun with what seems like an innocent knock at the door. But then‚ when the homeowner opens it‚ the culprit shoves their way in. Instead of a regular doorbell‚ consider a door intercom. Popular in secured entry apartment buildings‚ visitors have to ring the bell‚ which you can then answer inside‚ almost like a phone call. You can speak to them and find out who’s at the door (and why they’re there) without opening it‚ which adds to your safety. You can speak and provide instructions‚ such as‚ “Thank you‚ I can’t come to the door right now. Please leave the package on the porch.” If your intercom is paired with a camera so you can see who is on the other side‚ all the better. However‚ the wireless intercom is a less expensive option. Add a driveway alarm. These are really great‚ and I had one when I lived in the country. A driveway alarm has sensors that alert you when someone crosses in front of them onto your property. This brand is inexpensive yet highly rated. A little more advance warning before someone gets to your door can give you valuable time to get the kids inside or just to be aware that somebody is there. These are motion-activated and play a little melody when they detect motion. You can play around with the sensitivity and angles so that you aren’t alerted when local wildlife crosses your driveway – this can take a bit of trial and error. Small inexpensive home security changes add up. This is by no means a complete list of ways to improve your home security. I recently added braces to the windows in my current home‚ and it got me thinking about inexpensive home security improvements that can be made on tight budgets.  All these are renter-friendly and simple to install. Beef up your security with one item a month and make your home a little bit safer. I don’t expect to see crime rates going down any time soon‚ so it’s up to us to level up our home security. Probably the most important thing of all can’t be bought. It is being aware and listening to your gut. The book The Gift of Fear by Gavin De Becker is a classic for a reason. If someone isn’t supposed to be at your house‚ you are under no obligation to let them in. Just because a person knocks doesn’t mean that you have to answer the door. If something feels wrong‚ it probably is. Listen to your instincts and you’ll be safer anywhere you are. What are some cheap options for improved‚ inexpensive home security that you recommend? Have you tried any of the recommendations listed here? Have crimes increased where you live? Let’s discuss it in the comments section. About Daisy Daisy Luther is a coffee-swigging‚ adventure-seeking‚ globe-trotting blogger. She is the founder and publisher of three websites.  1) The Organic Prepper‚ which is about current events‚ preparedness‚ self-reliance‚ and the pursuit of liberty; 2)  The Frugalite‚ a website with thrifty tips and solutions to help people get a handle on their personal finances without feeling deprived; and 3) PreppersDailyNews.com‚ an aggregate site where you can find links to all the most important news for those who wish to be prepared. Her work is widely republished across alternative media and she has appeared in many interviews. Daisy is the best-selling author of 5 traditionally published books‚ 12 self-published books‚ and runs a small digital publishing company with PDF guides‚ printables‚ and courses at SelfRelianceand Survival.com You can find her on Facebook‚ Pinterest‚ Gab‚ MeWe‚ Parler‚ Instagram‚ and Twitter. The post 5 Inexpensive Home Security Devices to Help You Stay Safer appeared first on The Organic Prepper.

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