Persistence

Persistence

Book cover of "Emergence" by David Sussillo, featuring a blue background with fish and circuit patterns, and a subtitle about boyhood, computation, and the mysteries of mind.
In this preview, the Stanford professor muses on how emergence, arriving at complex patterns from simple parts, explains AI, brains, and life itself.
A pencil sketch of a clown with raised arms, wearing a pointed hat and a polka-dot costume, on a blue and off-white background.
It's no wonder great writers swear by messy first drafts.
A composite image features a stock market graph in the upper half and a black-and-white photo of runners' legs pushing through the pain cave in the lower half.
Resilience isn’t just about pain and perseverance — it’s about embracing the journey.
An open book with a black-and-white photo of a woman on the left page and a close-up image of a flower bud on the right page.
Late bloomers often find their moment of transformation when life throws them a curveball.
A picture showcasing the transformation from caterpillar to butterfly, potential unlocked.
Stories of child prodigies and the naturally gifted hide the fact that success is built on more than talent alone.
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