Potsdam Connection

A rich and glorious celebration of humanity's connection to the natural world from two of today's best-loved, multi award-winning picture book creators.

“It’s the poet’s job to figure out what’s happening within oneself, to figure out the connection between the self and the world, and to get it down in words that have a certain

Discover a Deeper Connection to Your Artist Self!Artists and athletes alike benefit from strength training. Building creative stamina takes encouragement, mentoring, and regular practice. InCreative S

After making an unexpected connection with God via a mysterious self-help book and a 1-800 number, one man embarks on an unlikely spiritual quest in this “remarkably creative” (Kirkus Reviews) novel f

Sixteen-year-old Maya suspects there may be a relationship between her paw-print birthmark, her connection with wild animals, and strange events occurring in her tiny Vancouver Island community, where

The changing of the seasons, phases of the moon, even our personal experiences-all are reflections of the Divine Feminine. Create a stronger connection to the sacred world and your own divinity by wel

Tremendous, chuggy tractors, sor sturdy and so strong, connection up to farm machines and pulling them along.Climb aboard a tractor with a trio of friendly farmers in this playful picture book.Zippy wordplay, zappy art, plus a helpful picture dictionary make learning about tractors fun!

Trapped in the Maze, Forged by Myth--Wonder Woman Faces Her Greatest Test Absolute Wonder Woman Vol. 2: As My Mothers Made Me continues Kelly Thompson and Hayden Sherman's bold new vision of Diana of Themyscira. As Diana confronts the horrors of man's world and the truth of her Amazonian legacy, she must choose between rage and compassion, isolation and connection. With supernatural threats erupting across the globe, Diana's journey becomes a battle for identity, justice, and the soul of humanity. Collects issues #8-14. Available in both hardcover and softcover formats.

Revitalization in Asia: Adaptive Reuse in Macao, Mumbai, and Penang offers a clear understanding of the value of sustainable adaptive reuse within an Asian context. Three highly urbanized places (Macao, Mumbai, and Penang) are considered in detail from conservation and planning perspectives (with essays and timelines for each). For each place, five case studies offer a comparative framework for understanding similarities and differences in adaptive reuse projects. Six essays examine adaptive reuse in terms of its connection to the three dimensions of sustainability, with reference to the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals. This book is envisioned as a continuation of Asian Revitalization: Adaptive Reuse in Hong Kong, Shanghai, and Singapore.

‘What happened to the heart? It’s the most important, beautiful and sad question I’ve ever wondered in my life.’ AURORAIn April 2022, Aurora discovered a love letter to Earth, written by indigenous activists from Brazil. The letter was a plea for mankind to “heal the land”, “reforest our minds” and celebrate our connection to Mother Nature. The profound impression this letter left on Aurora became the inspiration for her fourth studio album, What Happened to the Heart?Complete with full album lyrics and striking photography, this beautiful clothbound reproduction of Aurora’s personal album notebook gives fans intimate insight into her creative process and takes readers on a journey through the human body as she seeks the soul of humanity.

From the creators of the award-winning When's My Birthday? comes an inspirational book that will comfort and support through any challenge. just in case you want to flyhere's some wind and here's the sky... What else might you need? A song.Your favourite giraffe. And a map to find your way home again. This tender, contemplative picture book is about growing up.It's about parents giving their children the gifts, no matter how quiet or small, to succeed and to navigate the world on their own. And it's about the connection that binds a parent and child ... because no matter how far they fly or who they become, they will always have home.

Red sandstone, lumber, paper, cows, and college students feature prominently in Potsdam. With its selection of two hundred stunning photographs, the book records aspects of life in Potsdam from the mi

'A superb chronicler of cop culture' -SUNDAY TIMES'Disher is the gold standard for rural noir' - CHRIS HAMMER'The equal of Joseph Wambaugh and James Lee Burke' -THE TIMESONLY FIRE WILL REVEAL THE TRUTHIt's bushfire season and pressure is building for the Waterloo Police Department. Two bodies have been found in a burnt-out car, and Detective Inspector Hal Challis suspects that they are linked to the sudden increase in drug suppliers flooding the Mornington Peninsula.When Melbourne's Major Drug Division starts blocking his every move, Challis is certain of the connection. But with the team occupied by the hunt for a serial predator, an investigation into elusive hitmen and the discovery of an abandoned meth lab, it seems fires are the least of Waterloo's problems.From the multiple Ned Kelly Award-winning author ofConsolationandDay's Endcomes the final Hal Challis investigation, for readers of Jane Harper, Ian Rankin and Chris Hammer.

"An appealing combination of animal magic and low-key hero fantasy." --Kirkus Reviews Shadow the fox does not trust humans. Well, except for Nan, who feeds her chunks of fish behind a lakeside motel every night. When Nan goes missing, a man from the mysterious Whistlenorth Island comes ashore to seek the aid of Nan's granddaughter, Bee, whom he thinks is destined not only to help Nan, but also to save Whistlenorth from the greedy and destructive Night Islanders. The plans go topsy-turvy when it becomes obvious that Bee does not have the magic powers of a chosen one--but Shadow does! Can a fox really rescue an island of people? As Shadow grudgingly comes to trust her new human companions, she and Bee develop a mystical bond, a special connection between human and animal that might be the key to driving the Night Islanders from Whistlenorth for good. This enchanting adventure is narrated by Shadow herself, whose mind is unflinchingly "fox" and whose spirit is charming and bold.

Grace and friends return for a new adventure in this third installment of the bestselling City of Dragons series!Daijiang's continued pursuit of Grace has made it clear that she and Nate are crucial to his plan. But as her Hunxue powers grow stronger, Grace can't help but feel it's unfair she might be missing out on a normal school life. Other kids get to relax, watch movies with friends, and go on dates, while Grace is risking her life to save world. Something has felt off about her connection with Nate lately, and she keeps dreaming of her father and his ominous insistence that she must wake the dragon kings.When a trip to rendezvous with an old ally goes awry, Grace and her friends find themselves stranded in Tokyo with only one day to wake the Southern Dragon King. But with the race against the clock exacerbating tensions on the team, can Grace get back in sync with Nate and her friends before it's too late?

These fun, engaging, and curriculum-based workbooks are designed to meet the need generated by the renewed focus on phonics-based reading instruction. Written and vetted by literacy experts, Brain Quest Phonics gives parents the support they need to help their young readers succeed.Brain Quest Phonics is a new extension to the best-selling Brain Quest series. These fun, engaging, and curriculum-based workbooks are designed to meet the need generated by the renewed focus on phonics-based reading instruction. Written and vetted by literacy experts, Brain Quest Phonics gives parents the support they need to help their young readers succeed.The ultimate Kindergarten phonics workbook, with curriculum-based activities and exercises focusing on phonics skills like initial phonemes, sound-spelling connection, short and long vowel sounds, and key vocabulary words.From the brand that's loved by kids and teacher-approved, Brain Quest Workbook: Kindergarten Phonics is packed with hands-on activiti

這本色彩繽紛的冒險故事，特別適合那些覺得自己討厭閱讀的小孩。隨著故事展開，孩子會驚喜地發現，一頁頁文字能開啟通往奇幻世界的大門。 故事中的小女孩正興奮地迎接學期結束，因為她再也不用上學啦！但老師卻給了她一個超不合理的任務－「假期裡要讀完整整一本書！！！」。一整本？但她最討厭書了！幸好，有姐姐帶她一起去圖書館，並且告訴她那裏會有她所需要的東西。 慢慢地，小女孩被書中的冒險世界吸引住了！一隻耳朵尖尖的小耳狐帶著她認識童話中的女巫和神奇生物，一起收集魔法材料，並且在書的最後施展一些特別的咒語.... From the multi award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes I Love Books, a picture book about the joy that comes from discovering a connection with books for the very first time. Winner of the Klaus Flugge Prize for Illustration 2023 Shortlisted for Illustrator of the Year - British Book Awards 2025 From the award-winning creator of Flooded and Lost comes a magical story about discovering a connection with books for the very first time. This brightly illustrated adventure story is perfect for kids who claim to hate reading, as the enchanting narrative opens their eyes to a fantasy world created by words on a page. In this spellbinding story, we meet a little girl excited for the end of term. No more school! However, she’s given the very

An Asian American coming-of-age novel set amongst social protests of the early 2010s in East Asia.In 2014, a veteran of Occupy Wall Street, QQ arrives in Taiwan and finally finds what he’s been looking for in the Sunflower Movement -- a grassroots campaign of militant young people that looks set to overthrow the existing government.Setting up an online newspaper, Daybreak, to represent the movement to the outside world, QQ also battles with self-destructive, violent impulses that drive him to the frontlines of protests. His nihilistic streak is fed by those around him, a host of other citizens, activists and journalists who travel together through the depths of the Taiwanese night, when the ghosts of its repressive history loom large.Will QQ manage to outrun his own self destructive impulses on the streets, or will the emptiness he feels eventually consume him? Will he find the connection he needs, or will V, the mysterious, destructive partner who haunts his dreams, claim him as her o

A moving celebration of the power of books and reading from bestselling author and illustrator, Tom Percival, creator of Ruby's Worry.Mia feels alone; so alone that it's as if she lives on a small island, far out to sea. But then one day, Mia is given a book - the first she has ever been able to call her own. As Mia reads the book, bridges appear and her island fills with colour and life. And the more Mia reads, the stronger the bridges become, opening up a world of connection and hope... Because a book can take you anywhere... Celebrate the power of books and reading in this moving picture book by Tom Percival, author of Ruby's Worry and The Invisible, among many more.Also by Tom Percival and published by Simon & Schuster:The Sea SawThe InvisibleThe River

Max是個熱愛電玩的玩家，終於有機會參加夢寐以求的「孤狼之地」遊戲大賽，卻被爸媽送去一個禁止使用電子產品的夏令營。沒有電玩，只有健康飲食、戶外活動和社交挑戰，讓習慣獨處的Max不知所措。他能適應這樣的生活嗎？還是會發現，和他人連結也能帶來另一種成長與快樂？一段關於友情、改變與自我挑戰的圖像小說旅程。A video gamer's championship aspirations are dashed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh, where electronics are forbidden and you're forced to socialize, eat healthy, and spend time outside. Gamerville is a timely and vulnerable exploration of the importance of human connection and what it means to run in a pack, brought to you by award-winning author Johnnie Christmas.Max Lightning is howling at the moon--he's finally qualified for Gamerville, a championship where players compete to be top dog in the multiplayer video game Lone Wolf of Calamity Bay. But his dreams of domination are doomed when his parents send him to Camp Refresh. Gone are the long nights of downing energy drinks and getting copious amounts of screen time. They've been replaced with fresh air and group activities under the hot sun--a shock to the system for a lone w

A beloved classic adult novel skilfully abridged to inspire and engage a new generation of middle-grade readers, from a multi-award-winning author. Young orphan Pip, downtrodden and mistreated by his guardian sister, has a terrifying meeting with an escaped convict. Soon afterwards he is invited to play at the gloomy, cobwebbed house of unhappy Miss Havisham, where he is humiliated by her beautiful ward, Estella.Pip falls in love with the girl, despite her disdain for his ignorance and rough appearance, and begins his apprenticeship to his blacksmith brother-in-law feeling ashamed of his lowly home. Then Pip is told he is to be brought up as a wealthy gentleman, and he delightedly assumes his secret benefactor to be Miss Havisham, planning him as a match him for Estella. When he discovers this is not the case, his heart is broken and his loyalties torn.What is the connection between Miss Havisham and the mysterious convict? And will Pip ever win Estella’s heart?

From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual and unknown places*** WINNER OF THE 2024 WAINWRIGHT PRIZE FOR CHILDREN'S WRITING ***From the author of October, October, winner of the Yoto Carnegie Medal, comes a heartbreaking and heart-warming story about sisterhood, found family and accepting love in the most unusual and unknown places.Fen and Rey were found curled up small and tight in the fiery fur of the foxes at the very edge of the wildlands. Fen is loud and fierce and free. She feels a connection to foxes and a calling from the wild that she's desperate to return to. Rey is quiet and shy and an expert on nature. She reads about the birds, feeds the lands and nurtures the world around her.They are twin sisters. Different and the same. Separate and connected. They will always have each other, even if they don't have a mother and don't know the

NEW YORK TIMES EDITORS' CHOICE - A dazzling novel about the saving grace of language and human connection, from the "visionary" (New York Times Book Review) author of the International Booker Prize winner The Vegetarian"Both a disquieting journey about the loss of sense and a return to the sensorium of touch and intimacy, Greek Lessons soars with sensuous and revelatory insight."--Cathy Park Hong, author of Minor Feelings A NEW YORKER AND PUBLISHERS WEEKLY BEST BOOK OF THE YEAR - ONE OF TIME'S BEST BOOKS OF THE YEAR (SO FAR) "Now and then, language would thrust its way into her sleep like a skewer through meat, startling her awake several times a night." In a classroom in Seoul, a young woman watches her Greek language teacher at the blackboard. She tries to speak but has lost her voice. Her teacher finds himself drawn to the silent woman, for day by day he is losing his sight. Soon the two discover a deeper pain binds them together. For her, in the space of just a few months, she has

This deluxe edition features sprayed and stenciled edges, silver foil, and a reading group guide.ANew York TimesBestseller * A Read With JennaTodayShow Book Club PickSoon to be a Netflix Film“Remarkably Bright Creatures[is] an ultimately feel-good but deceptively sensitive debut. . . . Memorable and tender.” —Washington PostA charming, witty and compulsively readable exploration of friendship, reckoning, and hope that traces a widow's unlikely connection with a giant Pacific octopusAfter Tova Sullivan’s husband died, she began working the night shift at the Sowell Bay Aquarium, mopping floors and tidying up. Keeping busy has always helped her cope, which she’s been doing since her eighteen-year-old son, Erik, mysteriously vanished on a boat in Puget Sound over thirty years ago.Tova becomes acquainted with curmudgeonly Marcellus, a giant Pacific octopus living at the aquarium. Marcellus knows more than anyone can imagine but wouldn’t dream of lifting one of his eight arms for his human

Can a virtual reality headset help change the way twelve-year-old Addie looks at things? Introducing an unforgettable graphic novel about connection, friendship, and the wonder all around us from New York Times bestselling author Wendy Mass and debut illustrator Gabi Mendez. When you're named after a 250-year-old tortoise, you grow up believing life is full of possibilities and wonder. But ever since Addie's family got turned upside down, those things have been harder for her to see. The last thing Addie wants to do is make a new friend, but when her dad's summer job takes them across the country, she meets Mateo and finds herself caught up in an exciting project. With the help of a virtual reality headset, she's suddenly scaling castle walls, dodging angry kittens, and seeing the world in whole new ways. Plus, she has an idea that could be bigger than anything she's imagined before. But can she right some wrongs first . . . or is it too late?

What do you see when you look at a tree? Leaves and twigs and branches?Or do you see a real, living thing, That moves, and breathes and dances?Immerse yourself in this gentle picture book that encourages us to explore our connection with nature. In association with the Royal Botanic Gardens, Kew, this wonderful picture book explores themes of empathy, mindfulness and personal growth through the eyes of a child. Beautifully written and illustrated by the award-winning artist Emma Carlisle, What Do You See When You Look At a Tree? urges readers to reconnect with nature by asking questions that encourage critical thinking and reflection on their own development, as well as helping to establish a deeper appreciation for the environment and their place within it.Stunning watercolour and hand-finished artwork draws parallels to the bestselling The Boy, The Mole, The Fox and The Horse, and evokes the classic nostalgia of E. H. Shephard's much-loved Winnie-the-Pooh.Mindfulness tips and informa

Time is our biggest worry: there is too little of it. The acclaimed Guardian writer Oliver Burkeman offers a lively, entertaining philosophical guide to time and time management, setting aside superficial efficiency solutions in favor of reckoning with and finding joy in the finitude of human lifeThe average human lifespan is absurdly, insultingly brief. Assuming you live to be eighty, you have just over four thousand weeks.Nobody needs telling there isn’t enough time. We’re obsessed with our lengthening to-do lists, our overfilled inboxes, work-life balance, and the ceaseless struggle against distraction; and we’re deluged with advice on becoming more productive and efficient, and “life hacks” to optimize our days. But such techniques often end up making things worse. The sense of anxious hurry grows more intense, and still the most meaningful parts of life seem to lie just beyond the horizon. Still, we rarely make the connection between our daily struggles with time and the ultimate

Past and present collide in a captivating YA debut about a girl who takes off on a flight and lands . . . twenty-five years later. When Jenny boards her flight back from New York, the biggest things on her mind are applying to Columbia and reuniting with her brand-new boyfriend. But when she and the other passengers disembark in St. Louis, they're told that their plane disappeared-twenty-five years ago. Everyone thought they were dead. The world has fast-forwarded. Three of her grandparents are gone, her parents are old, and her "little" brother is now an adult. There's so much she's missed out on, not the least iPhones, social media, and pop culture. When some surprising information comes to light, Jenny feels betrayed by her family and once-best friend. She's also fighting her attraction to Dylan, a cute and kind classmate who has an unusual connection to her past. And then there's the growing contingent of conspiracy theorists determined to prove that Flight 237 hides a sinister tru

The #1 New York Times bestseller and a USA Today bestseller! Intrigue, riches, and romance abound in this thrilling sequel to the beloved bestselling The Inheritance Games The Inheritance Games ended with a bombshell, and now heiress Avery Grambs has to pick up the pieces and find the man who might hold the answers to all of her questions--including why Tobias Hawthorne left his entire fortune to Avery, a virtual stranger, rather than to his own daughters or grandsons. Thanks to a DNA test, Avery knows that she's not a Hawthorne by blood, but clues pile up hinting at a deeper connection to the family than she had ever imagined. As the mystery grows and the plot thickens, Grayson and Jameson, two of the enigmatic and magnetic Hawthorne grandsons, continue to pull Avery in different directions. And there are threats lurking around every corner, as adversaries emerge who will stop at nothing to see Avery out of the picture--by any means necessary. With nonstop action, aspirational jet-set

An emotional love story with a thrilling twist from the globally bestselling author of The One Memory of Flora Banks. Ariel's accidental meeting with a handsome stranger called Joe is completely perfect; they have a connection like she's never known before. They exchange numbers and agree to meet when he is back from a trip to France.But when Ariel messages him, the number Joe gave her is disconnected. He's ghosted her. She assumes she will never see him again.Except she does. Again and again. Ariel returns to the place she and Joe met, and is stunned to find him there, not in France as he said he'd be, and behaving as if he has no idea who she is.It turns out that their first meeting has been life-changing for them both, actually it's even more than that for Joe. But what do you do when - with every day that passes - you're literally growing apart from the best person you've ever known...?

12歲的愛莉絲是個聰明的科技小天才，卻因聽障在學校常被誤解。當她得知一頭無法與同伴溝通的鯨魚「藍55」時，她決心要讓他聽見屬於自己的歌聲。這趟跨越三千英里的旅程，也成為她尋找自我與聲音的旅程。Schneider Family Book AwardIn the spirit of modern-day classics like Fish in a Tree and Counting by 7s comes the story of a deaf girl's connection to a whale whose song can't be heard by his species, and the journey she takes to help him.From fixing the class computer to repairing old radios, twelve-year-old Iris is a tech genius. But she's the only deaf person in her school, so people often treat her like she's not very smart. If you've ever felt like no one was listening to you, then you know how hard that can be.When she learns about Blue 55, a real whale who is unable to speak to other whales, Iris understands how he must feel. Then she has an idea: she should invent a way to "sing" to him! But he's three thousand miles away. How will she play her song for him?Full of heart and poignancy, this affecting story by sign language interpreter Lynne Kelly shows how a little determination can m

*Designed to be used with the Healthy and Free DVD StudyBegin Your Journey to Spirit-Soul-Body Health Today...Beni Johnson received a life-changing revelation about how anyone can start walking in holistic health—including you! Jesus died for your spirit, soul, and body. This means you can experience His resurrection life in all three areas!Christians should be the healthiest people on Earth because they understand God has made their bodies His temple. Unfortunately, many people focus on one area of health while neglecting another. This can lead to spiritual disconnection, bad eating habits, depression, poor rest, and lack of exercise.In the interactive Healthy and Free study guide, you will discover how to:Find your why: Learn the motivating secret to pursuing a healthy lifestyle as your new normal.Unlock the connection: Discover the many ways your spirit, soul and body are interconnected and how health in one areas directly effects another.Start simple: Receive practical and easy-to-

Addictive, dangerous, your guiltiest pleasure yet: the thrilling climax to the hit trilogy. The very place where their passionate love affair began, The Manor, fills with guests on what should be the happiest day of Ava and Jesse's lives. She has accepted that she'll never tame the fierceness in Jesse, and she doesn't want to.Their love is profound, their connection powerful, but just when she thinks that she's finally got beneath his guarded exterior, more questions arise which lead Ava to believe that Jesse Ward may not be the man she thinks he is. He knows too well how to take her to a place beyond ecstasy...but will he also drive her to the brink of despair? It's time for this man to confess. Includes a bonus scene from Jesse's perspective.

AI全面進入所有領域的時代，19世紀以來人類的學習歷程已經全部受到挑戰，大學教育面臨重大危機，人類文明一樣面對巨大衝擊。目前的AI才起步而已，仍然很弱，Weak AI卻已經有如洪水般淹沒傳統知識的殿堂。Stronger AI則已經在孕育中。在此不確定的年代，接續2024年12月出版《寫作的靈現》（Mind silhouette）提出「靠AI長知識，動手寫才有想像力」，作者楊憲宏再次出手，將人類想像力的歷史編寫成年表，2500年來，靠書寫成就的文明，形成一種人類最聰明大腦「意識經驗」的馬拉松接力，終於形成了AI的史前史，沒有這2500年智者穿牆而出，天才由地湧現，凝聚了集體智能（collective intelligence）的超時空聯繫，不可能有今天開放創新（open innovation）的AI橫空出世。作者楊憲宏年輕時代是腦科學的研究者，1980年代就在台灣大學醫學院生理研究所以「自主神經系統」（autonomic nervous system）作為碩士研究的目標。這正是早期人類發明語言之前，心智感受（mind experiencing）在大腦形成「世界模型」（world model）記憶的核心自動機制。這本新著作《我寫故我在》（I write, therefore I am），從腦科學的角度，透視了AI發展的能與不能，並從歷史的經驗追找「我們可以做什麼？」為人類智能的永續尋找出路，作者強調：有覺醒力（awakening power）的「廣義的寫作」是人性共知共感想像力及創意的通道，包括文字、樂譜、圖像的思想鏈（chain of thought）及上下文連結「工程」（context connection engineering）的主導權，必須出自人腦不能外包給機器。人類智能中最重要的非平穩性（無常）（nonstationarity）這是與時間相關的隨機變動，AI的學習管理系統（LMS），目前仍然沒有可資信賴的數學證明（mathematical proof）框架可以模擬。所以任何想要類同神經系統的企圖，都會遇到瓶頸，因為物理律、數學律的應用是「常」的。人體還有化學律的極限變化，在神經原內外，不只有生物能電位差，還有神經傳導物質（neurotransmitters）的離子通道注入、釋放、作用、解除，造成神經元無時無刻的變變變，新的研究還將量子糾纏都列入「腦功能假說」

AI全面進入所有領域的時代，19世紀以來人類的學習歷程已經全部受到挑戰，大學教育面臨重大危機，人類文明一樣面對巨大衝擊。目前的AI才起步而已，仍然很弱，Weak AI卻已經有如洪水般淹沒傳統知識的殿堂。Stronger AI則已經在孕育中。在此不確定的年代，接續2024年12月出版《寫作的靈現》（Mind silhouette）提出「靠AI長知識，動手寫才有想像力」，作者楊憲宏再次出手，將人類想像力的歷史編寫成年表，2500年來，靠書寫成就的文明，形成一種人類最聰明大腦「意識經驗」的馬拉松接力，終於形成了AI的史前史，沒有這2500年智者穿牆而出，天才由地湧現，凝聚了集體智能（collective intelligence）的超時空聯繫，不可能有今天開放創新（open innovation）的AI橫空出世。作者楊憲宏年輕時代是腦科學的研究者，1980年代就在台灣大學醫學院生理研究所以「自主神經系統」（autonomic nervous system）作為碩士研究的目標。這正是早期人類發明語言之前，心智感受（mind experiencing）在大腦形成「世界模型」（world model）記憶的核心自動機制。這本新著作《我寫故我在》（I write, therefore what I am），從腦科學的角度，透視了AI發展的能與不能，並從歷史的經驗追找「我們可以做什麼？」為人類智能的永續尋找出路，作者強調：有覺醒力（awakening power）的「廣義的寫作」是人性共知共感想像力及創意的通道，包括文字、樂譜、圖像的思想鏈（chain of thought）及上下文連結「工程」（context connection engineering）的主導權，必須出自人腦不能外包給機器。人類智能中最重要的非平穩性（無常）（nonstationarity）這是與時間相關的隨機變動，AI的學習管理系統（LMS），目前仍然沒有可資信賴的數學證明（mathematical proof）框架可以模擬。所以任何想要類同神經系統的企圖，都會遇到瓶頸，因為物理律、數學律的應用是「常」的。人體還有化學律的極限變化，在神經原內外，不只有生物能電位差，還有神經傳導物質（neurotransmitters）的離子通道注入、釋放、作用、解除，造成神經元無時無刻的變變變，新的研究還將量子糾纏都列入「腦

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