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Al Mahmud Al Mamun

Existence Unfolded

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Al Mahmud Al Mamun
29 October 2025
Philosophy; Pattern recognition; Computer vision; Human-computer interaction
What if the defining feature of life isn't biology at all?

For millennia, we have understood ourselves as biological beings, our minds and identities inextricably bound to the fragile, finite hardware of our bodies. But as we stand at the precipice of a new technological renaissance, that foundational assumption is beginning to crumble. What if the ""you"" that you experience-your thoughts, your identity, your consciousness-is not a fleeting biological flame, but a pattern of information that can be preserved, transferred, and set free?

From technologist and researcher Al Mahmud Al Mamun comes Existence Unfolded: Life Beyond Biology, a profound and accessible exploration of the greatest transformation in the history of life on Earth. Weaving together the latest breakthroughs in computer science and neuroscience with the deepest questions of philosophy and psychology, this book is a rigorous and thought-provoking guide to the future of our species.

It is a journey that will take you from the familiar to the fantastic, from the architecture of your own brain to the farthest reaches of a post-human cosmos.

Inside, you will discover:

The Algorithmic Mind: A deep dive into the computational nature of consciousness and how artificial neural networks are providing a mirror to our own minds. The Great Transition: An exploration of the technologies that will merge man and machine, from the present reality of Brain-Computer Interfaces to the future promise of Whole Brain Emulation. The Digital Self: A fascinating look at the psychology of a post-biological existence, examining how our concepts of identity, morality, art, and purpose will evolve in a world without aging, scarcity, or death. The Cosmic Perspective: A re-examination of our place in the universe, exploring how a post-biological transition could be the answer to the Fermi Paradox and the ultimate implications of the Simulation Hypothesis. The Dangers on the Path: A sober and essential look at the existential risks that lie ahead-from runaway AI to digital dystopias-and the ethical guardrails we must begin to build today.

Existence Unfolded is not a work of science fiction, but a serious and urgent exploration of a future that is rapidly approaching. It is a book for the curious, for the thinkers, for anyone who has looked at the stars and wondered, ""What's next?"" This is more than a book about the future of technology; it is a book about the future of you.

The most important conversation of our time has begun. This is your guide to the next stage of human evolution.
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Imprint:   Al Mahmud Al Mamun
Dimensions:   Height: 203mm,  Width: 127mm,  Spine: 20mm
Weight:   344g
ISBN:   9798232999605
Pages:   346
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

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