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Divide

The relationship crisis between town and country: Longlisted for The 2022 Wainwright Prize for writing on CONSERVATION

by Anna Jones ...

Unabridged

11 hours 7 min

This book is a call to action. It warns that unless we learn to accept and respect our social, cultural and political differences as town and country people, we are never going to solve the chronic problems in our food system and environment.As we stare down the barrel of climate change, only farmers - who manage two thirds of the UK's landscape - working together with conservation groups can ... Read more

$24.99 USD

This book is a call to action. It warns that unless we learn to accept and respect our social, cultural and political differences as town and country people, we are never going to solve the chronic problems in our food system and environment.As we stare down the barrel of climate change, only farmers - who manage two thirds of the UK's landscape - working together with conservation groups can
... Read more
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8-8 3 Is The Meaning of Family

by Berlin Julien Theodore M.ED JD ...

Narrated by Sommers Smith ...

Unabridged

34 min

Every 11 years there are various changes in appearance and activity that take place in the sun. The levels of solar radiation vary, as well as how much material is ejected by the sun into space and the number of and size of the solar flares and sunspots on the sun. These changes do not just affect space but Earth’s surface and atmosphere too. We are currently experiencing the sun’s 25th solar ... Read more

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Every 11 years there are various changes in appearance and activity that take place in the sun. The levels of solar radiation vary, as well as how much material is ejected by the sun into space and the number of and size of the solar flares and sunspots on the sun. These changes do not just affect space but Earth’s surface and atmosphere too. We are currently experiencing the sun’s 25th solar
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Speed & Scale

An Action Plan for Solving Our Climate Crisis Now

by John Doerr, Ryan Panchadsaram ...

Narrated by John Doerr, Sundar Pichai, Margot Brown, Badri Kothandaraman, Bruce Nilles, Jagdeep Singh, Laurene Powell Jobs, Jan Van Dokkum, Christiana Figueres0, Fred Krupp1 ...

Unabridged

11 hours 58 min

#1 bestselling author and acclaimed venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping action plan to conquer humanity’s greatest challenge: climate change.In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: “Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it.” Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem ... Read more

$22.99 USD

#1 bestselling author and acclaimed venture capitalist John Doerr reveals a sweeping action plan to conquer humanity’s greatest challenge: climate change.In 2006, John Doerr was moved by Al Gore’s An Inconvenient Truth and a challenge from his teenage daughter: “Dad, your generation created this problem. You better fix it.” Since then, Doerr has searched for solutions to this existential problem
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はじめての再生可能エネルギー：未来のクリーンな電力がわかる入門ガイド

by 伊藤宏明 ...

Narrated by 伊藤宏明 ...

Unabridged

2 hours 20 min

化石燃料に依存した社会からクリーンエネルギーが主役となる未来へ、複雑な電力システムの全体像を専門知識ゼロから紐解く画期的な入門書です。毎日の通勤や通学の時間を、知的好奇心を満たす豊かな学びに変えてみませんか。日々のニュースで耳にする環境用語の点と点が繋がり、私たちの暮らしと直結するエネルギー問題の輪郭が鮮明に浮かび上がります。太陽光や風力といった発電の仕組みから日本の地理的条件が抱える特有の課題まで、感情論を排した冷静で多角的な視点を提供します。次世代のサステナビリティについて語り合うための確かな土台が築かれる喜びを、ぜひ味わってください。あなたが日々何気なく使っている電気の裏側にある壮大なストーリーが、社会を見つめる新しいレンズを授けてくれます。本書で見つかること:太陽光、風力、水力、地熱、バイオマスの仕組みと、それぞれの強みや避けられない制約。発電量の変動に対応するための送電網や蓄電技術など ... Read more

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化石燃料に依存した社会からクリーンエネルギーが主役となる未来へ、複雑な電力システムの全体像を専門知識ゼロから紐解く画期的な入門書です。毎日の通勤や通学の時間を、知的好奇心を満たす豊かな学びに変えてみませんか。日々のニュースで耳にする環境用語の点と点が繋がり、私たちの暮らしと直結するエネルギー問題の輪郭が鮮明に浮かび上がります。太陽光や風力といった発電の仕組みから日本の地理的条件が抱える特有の課題まで、感情論を排した冷静で多角的な視点を提供します。次世代のサステナビリティについて語り合うための確かな土台が築かれる喜びを、ぜひ味わってください。あなたが日々何気なく使っている電気の裏側にある壮大なストーリーが、社会を見つめる新しいレンズを授けてくれます。本書で見つかること:太陽光、風力、水力、地熱、バイオマスの仕組みと、それぞれの強みや避けられない制約。発電量の変動に対応するための送電網や蓄電技術など
... Read more
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Urban Dynamics: Navigating Human Coexistence in Overcrowded Cities

by Barton Morales ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Cole G ...

Unabridged

5 hours 18 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this thought-provoking book, the fascinating dynamics of social interaction within crowded environments are explored through a sociological lens. Uncover the diverse perspectives that shape the ways space is shared, disputed, and ultimately navigate in densely populated areas. Delve into the intricate relationship between individuals and their ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this thought-provoking book, the fascinating dynamics of social interaction within crowded environments are explored through a sociological lens. Uncover the diverse perspectives that shape the ways space is shared, disputed, and ultimately navigate in densely populated areas. Delve into the intricate relationship between individuals and their
... Read more
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Das ökologische Wirtschaftswunder. Arbeit und Wohlstand für alle. Mit einem Vorwort von Hermann Scheer

by Franz Alt, Franz Alt ...

Narrated by Norbert Hülm ...

Unabridged

4 hours 41 min

Franz Alts Modell der ökologischen Wirtschaftsreform basiert weniger auf Verzicht, als auf einem klugen Umgang mit Ressourcen. Alt analysiert die Ergebnisse der ökologischen Steuerreform und zeigt auf, welches volkswirtschaftliche Potenzial in umweltschonenden Technologien verborgen liegt. - ... Read more

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Franz Alts Modell der ökologischen Wirtschaftsreform basiert weniger auf Verzicht, als auf einem klugen Umgang mit Ressourcen. Alt analysiert die Ergebnisse der ökologischen Steuerreform und zeigt auf, welches volkswirtschaftliche Potenzial in umweltschonenden Technologien verborgen liegt. -
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Green Blockchain

Can Crypto Save the Planet?

by Ahmed Musa ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Archie G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 35 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Green Blockchain examines the role of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in creating environmentally sustainable solutions. While blockchain and crypto have often been criticized for their energy consumption, this book explores how new advancements in blockchain technology are being designed to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. From ... Read more

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This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Green Blockchain examines the role of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies in creating environmentally sustainable solutions. While blockchain and crypto have often been criticized for their energy consumption, this book explores how new advancements in blockchain technology are being designed to be more energy-efficient and eco-friendly. From
... Read more
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The Conundrum

How Scientific Innovation, Increased Efficiency, and Good Intentions Can Make Our Energy and Climate Problems Worse

by David Owen ...

Narrated by Patrick Lawlor ...

Unabridged

5 hours 40 min

Hybrid cars, fast trains, compact florescent lightbulbs, solar panels, carbon offsets: everything you've been told about being green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100 mpg car is a dangerous fantasy. We are consumers, and we like to consume greenly and efficiently. But David Owen argues that our best intentions are still at cross-purposes to our true goal: living sustainably ... Read more

$18.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Hybrid cars, fast trains, compact florescent lightbulbs, solar panels, carbon offsets: everything you've been told about being green is wrong. The quest for a breakthrough battery or a 100 mpg car is a dangerous fantasy. We are consumers, and we like to consume greenly and efficiently. But David Owen argues that our best intentions are still at cross-purposes to our true goal: living sustainably
... Read more
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The Big Teal

by Simon Holmes à Court ...

Narrated by Simon Holmes à Court ...

Unabridged

2 hours 14 min

‘We will not achieve net zero in the cafes, dinner parties and wine bars of our inner cities.’ Little infuriated the forgotten people of the twenty-first century—women and younger voters, especially—more than Scott Morrison’s deluge of disparagement on the issues that mattered to them. The May 2022 election marked the great re-engagement of those ignored and patronised for too long on climate, ... Read more

$8.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

‘We will not achieve net zero in the cafes, dinner parties and wine bars of our inner cities.’ Little infuriated the forgotten people of the twenty-first century—women and younger voters, especially—more than Scott Morrison’s deluge of disparagement on the issues that mattered to them. The May 2022 election marked the great re-engagement of those ignored and patronised for too long on climate,
... Read more
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Here Comes The Sun

How a high-school dropout brought renewable energy to coal country

by Andy McCarthy ...

Narrated by Andy McCarthy ...

Unabridged

5 hours 42 min

Here Comes the Sun is a story of overcoming adversity, finding a purpose and avoiding the potholes that throw you off course.When Andy McCarthy left school in Year 10 because of relentless bullying, his career prospects weren't great, but he was determined to prove the doubters wrong. At age 19, he connected his first solar panel and suddenly found himself powered by a purpose. He would accelerate ... Read more

$17.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Here Comes the Sun is a story of overcoming adversity, finding a purpose and avoiding the potholes that throw you off course.When Andy McCarthy left school in Year 10 because of relentless bullying, his career prospects weren't great, but he was determined to prove the doubters wrong. At age 19, he connected his first solar panel and suddenly found himself powered by a purpose. He would accelerate
... Read more
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Power

Limits and Prospects for Human Survival

by Richard Heinberg ...

Narrated by David Skulski ...

Unabridged

13 hours 58 min

Impeccably researched and masterfully written, this book explains how and why humanity is driving itself off the cliff. — Dahr Jamail, author, The End of IceWeaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources ― most ... Read more

$34.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Impeccably researched and masterfully written, this book explains how and why humanity is driving itself off the cliff. — Dahr Jamail, author, The End of IceWeaving together findings from a wide range of disciplines, Power traces how four key elements developed to give humans extraordinary power: tool making ability, language, social complexity, and the ability to harness energy sources ― most
... Read more
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Zero Waste Home

The Ultimate Guide to Simplifying Your Life by Reducing Your Waste

by Bea Johnson ...

Narrated by Henrietta Meire ...

Unabridged

8 hours 10 min

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better: they now have more time together, they’ve cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they’ve ever ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In Zero Waste Home, Bea Johnson shares the story of how she simplified her life by reducing her waste. Today, Bea, her husband, Scott, and their two young sons produce just one quart of garbage a year, and their overall quality of life has changed for the better: they now have more time together, they’ve cut their annual spending by a remarkable 40 percent, and they are healthier than they’ve ever
... Read more
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Waste

Object Lessons

by Dr. Brian Thill ...

Narrated by Kevin Shen ...

Series series Object Lessons
Unabridged

2 hours 31 min

Bloomsbury presents Waste by Brian Thill, read by Kevin Shen.Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Though we try to imagine otherwise, waste is every object, plus time. Whatever else an object is, it’s also waste—or was, or will be. All that is needed is time or a change of sentiment or circumstance. Waste is not merely the field ... Read more

$22.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Waste by Brian Thill, read by Kevin Shen.Object Lessons is a series of short, beautifully designed books about the hidden lives of ordinary things.Though we try to imagine otherwise, waste is every object, plus time. Whatever else an object is, it’s also waste—or was, or will be. All that is needed is time or a change of sentiment or circumstance. Waste is not merely the field
... Read more
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Sistemi di Energia Non Convenzionale

Energia Non Convenzionale (Non Conventional Energy)

by Rahul Basu ...

Unabridged

1 hour 31 min

Vengono analizzate in dettaglio:l’energia solare (radiazione, collettori, sistemi fotovoltaici e termici)l’energia eolica (principi, turbine, selezione del sito)biomassa e biogas (gassificazione, digestione anaerobica, impianti)altre tecnologie emergenti come geotermia, OTEC, energia mareomotrice e generazione magnetoidrodinamica (MHD)Ideale per studenti di ingegneria, professionisti del settore ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

Vengono analizzate in dettaglio:l’energia solare (radiazione, collettori, sistemi fotovoltaici e termici)l’energia eolica (principi, turbine, selezione del sito)biomassa e biogas (gassificazione, digestione anaerobica, impianti)altre tecnologie emergenti come geotermia, OTEC, energia mareomotrice e generazione magnetoidrodinamica (MHD)Ideale per studenti di ingegneria, professionisti del settore
... Read more
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The Practical Eco Guide – How Technology Makes Your Everyday Life More Sustainable

From Smart Energy to the Circular Economy – Solutions for Home, Travel, and Consumption

by M. Weber ...

Narrated by AI Voice AI Narrator – Synthesized Voice (Google WaveNet de-DE) ...

Series Audiobook 1.0 - Sustainability & Technology
Unabridged

1 hour 22 min

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Imagine your home becomes intelligent and saves energy. Your mobility becomes cleaner – without sacrifice. And your consumption suddenly leaves a trail you can be proud of.That is exactly what this audiobook enables. Not a manifesto of deprivation, but a pragmatic companion through the world of green technology. An experienced coach speaks to you – ... Read more

$14.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by an AI Voice. Imagine your home becomes intelligent and saves energy. Your mobility becomes cleaner – without sacrifice. And your consumption suddenly leaves a trail you can be proud of.That is exactly what this audiobook enables. Not a manifesto of deprivation, but a pragmatic companion through the world of green technology. An experienced coach speaks to you –
... Read more
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Rebuilding the Reef: Successes and Challenges in Coral Restoration Projects

by S Williams ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Madison G ...

Unabridged

2 hours 36 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of escalating environmental challenges, the preservation and restoration of coral reefs have become critical priorities for marine conservationists, scientists, and coastal communities worldwide. This comprehensive book delves into the successes and obstacles faced in modern coral restoration efforts, offering a roadmap to revitalizing one of ... Read more

$7.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In an era of escalating environmental challenges, the preservation and restoration of coral reefs have become critical priorities for marine conservationists, scientists, and coastal communities worldwide. This comprehensive book delves into the successes and obstacles faced in modern coral restoration efforts, offering a roadmap to revitalizing one of
... Read more
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Eco-Friendly Fashion

Minimalism and Sustainable Consumption

by Marrex Silvain ...

Narrated by Lana Adams ...

Unabridged

7 hours 15 min

What if having better style meant buying less—not more?Fashion moves quickly. Trends change, collections multiply, and the pressure to constantly buy something new has become part of modern consumer culture.But a more thoughtful approach to fashion is possible.Eco-Friendly Fashion explores the connection between minimalism, personal style, and sustainable consumption—and how everyday choices can ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

What if having better style meant buying less—not more?Fashion moves quickly. Trends change, collections multiply, and the pressure to constantly buy something new has become part of modern consumer culture.But a more thoughtful approach to fashion is possible.Eco-Friendly Fashion explores the connection between minimalism, personal style, and sustainable consumption—and how everyday choices can
... Read more
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Unions for a Cooler World: Bridging the Gap

by Janette Hancock ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Matt G ...

Unabridged

3 hours 32 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experience the compelling journey of an essential alliance as this enlightening book unveils the powerful and influential role of trade unions in addressing the pressing issue of global warming. Dive into a thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on an often-overlooked connection between trade unions and the fight against climate change.Delve into ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.Experience the compelling journey of an essential alliance as this enlightening book unveils the powerful and influential role of trade unions in addressing the pressing issue of global warming. Dive into a thought-provoking narrative that sheds light on an often-overlooked connection between trade unions and the fight against climate change.Delve into
... Read more
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Racing Green

How Motorsport Science Can Save the World – THE RAC MOTORING BOOK OF THE YEAR

by Kit Chapman ...

Narrated by Chris Nayak ...

Unabridged

10 hours 24 min

Bloomsbury presents Racing Green by Kit Chapman, read by Chris Nayak.Racing Green is the story of how advances in motorsport science are changing the world, helping it become smarter and more environmentally friendly.Motor racing is already one of the most scientifically demanding sports: it involves a combination of peak physical and mental skill, world-class mechanical nous and perennial ... Read more

$21.99 USD

Bloomsbury presents Racing Green by Kit Chapman, read by Chris Nayak.Racing Green is the story of how advances in motorsport science are changing the world, helping it become smarter and more environmentally friendly.Motor racing is already one of the most scientifically demanding sports: it involves a combination of peak physical and mental skill, world-class mechanical nous and perennial
... Read more
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Chasing Shadows: Balancing Nature's Fury

by Samuel Montoya ...

Narrated by Digital Voice Michelle G ...

Unabridged

4 hours 17 min

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this thought-provoking book, readers will delve into the intricate relationship between climate change and geoengineering. The first section delves into the various aspects of climate change, exploring its causes, impacts, and the urgent need for action. As readers journey through its chapters, they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the ... Read more

$4.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

This audiobook is narrated by a digital voice.In this thought-provoking book, readers will delve into the intricate relationship between climate change and geoengineering. The first section delves into the various aspects of climate change, exploring its causes, impacts, and the urgent need for action. As readers journey through its chapters, they will gain a comprehensive understanding of the
... Read more
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Wild Cities

Discovering New Ways of Living in the Modern Urban Jungle

by Chris Fitch ...

Narrated by Chris Fitch ...

Unabridged

10 hours 41 min

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENTThe majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to nature decreases. This is a problem; nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And it’s vital to our ... Read more

$27.99 USD

'Mind-shifting, heart-lifting' ISABELLA TREE'Inspiring and essential' ALASTAIR HUMPHREYS'As entertaining as it is enlightening' INDEPENDENTThe majority of the world now lives in some form of urban environment. But as the human footprint of brick, concrete and metal expands, our proximity to nature decreases. This is a problem; nature isn’t a luxury, it’s a necessity. And it’s vital to our
... Read more
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Volt Rush

The Winners and Losers in the Race to Go Green

by Henry Sanderson ...

Narrated by Rory Barnett ...

Unabridged

9 hours 24 min

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars.We depend on a handful of metals and rare earths to power our phones and computers. Increasingly, we rely on them to power our cars and our homes. Whoever controls these finite commodities will become rich beyond imagining.Sanderson journeys to meet the ... Read more

$19.95 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

In the twentieth century, wealth and power was dictated by access to oil. This century will have different kingmakers, perhaps different wars.We depend on a handful of metals and rare earths to power our phones and computers. Increasingly, we rely on them to power our cars and our homes. Whoever controls these finite commodities will become rich beyond imagining.Sanderson journeys to meet the
... Read more
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Garbology

Our Dirty Love Affair with Trash

by Edward Humes ...

Narrated by Joe Barrett ...

Unabridged

8 hours 36 min

The average American produces 102 tons of garbage across a lifetime and $50 billion in squandered riches are rolled to the curb each year. But our bins are just the starting point for a strange, impressive, mysterious, and costly journey that may also represent the greatest untapped opportunity of the century.In Garbology, Edward Humes investigates trash—what's in it; how much we pay for it; how ... Read more

$20.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

The average American produces 102 tons of garbage across a lifetime and $50 billion in squandered riches are rolled to the curb each year. But our bins are just the starting point for a strange, impressive, mysterious, and costly journey that may also represent the greatest untapped opportunity of the century.In Garbology, Edward Humes investigates trash—what's in it; how much we pay for it; how
... Read more
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AI Chat GPT Elections 2024

by Michael Mathiesen ...

Narrated by Michael Mathiesen ...

Unabridged

2 hours 52 min

AI Chat GPT Elections 2024 - Orac for President is a journey through Human-AI collaboration and is a futuristic book that explores the possibilities and challenges of a world where AI language models can collaborate with humans to create meaningful dialogues on complex issues such as politics and social justice. This book is a compilation of conversations between a human and Orac, an intelligent ... Read more

$11.99 USD or Free with Kobo Plus

AI Chat GPT Elections 2024 - Orac for President is a journey through Human-AI collaboration and is a futuristic book that explores the possibilities and challenges of a world where AI language models can collaborate with humans to create meaningful dialogues on complex issues such as politics and social justice. This book is a compilation of conversations between a human and Orac, an intelligent
... Read more

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