Nowadays, Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer sci-fi. As what Professor Toby Walsh, the author of Machines that think: the future of artificial intelligence says in his book: AI gives influence over numerous areas in different paths, it brings us “some good and some bad”. So, should we start worrying about where AI is taking us? Professor Walsh summarizes four discerning and deep questions for us, the readers to ponder: Will automation kill jobs? Will technological singularity come? Will robots take over? Will we best prepare? He then concludes his book with ten predictions. Want to know which ten? Check out this book in the Library and see how insightful they are!

Do you know the word ‘Mandarin’ never comes from China, but a Portuguese word mandarim? Also, the most complicated Chinese character consists of 57 strokes! Sometimes even the locals have to admit that we know so little about Chinese. So here’s your chance to dig deep! New theme of Good Read Corner (遣詞用字學文化) brings you a bunch of interesting books about Chinese characters, idioms, calligraphy, lexicology and grammar. Come and explore today!

If someone can find that 57-stroke word, please share with us the book and page number. Such an extraordinary word it can be!

It is so well known that, as a ‘Twitter President’, Donald Trump always tweets with the masses and connects with the country. Christian Fuchs, the author of ‘Digital Demagogue: Authoritarian Capitalism in the Age of Trump and Twitter’, however, holds a counter opinion by delving into new explanations on the facilitating rise of ideology, nationalism, fascism, authoritarianism and capitalism in terms of weaponizing social media by Trump. Don’t miss the chance, click HERE to view this ebook from the Library now!

Stay interested in more about Trump? Click HERE to further ‘tweeting’ with him.

The Library Recommendation Week commences in the week of 22 October 2018. Don’t miss the chance to suggest any book items you want by simply filling up the form here. The more books you recommend, the more extensive our collection is!

The Philosophical notes on “The little prince” is an enlightening reading. Instead of being heavily philosophical, it is more about dream, childhood, life, love, loneliness, and choices.

The Little Prince is so popular across generations. However, there is an impression that this is an easy-to-read and there are no great thoughts in it. Indeed, the author Dr Chow Po Chung said every time he reads The Little Prince; he feels this is a marvellous philosophical fable with the deep reflection of the modern society by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry.

Do you want to decipher the worldview of The Little Prince? Come to the Library and borrow Philosophical notes on “The little prince”.

Out of suffering from constant oppression and prolonged starvation in North Korea, Park Yeon Mi, even being vilified as a defector, has decided to flee from harrowing ordeals and run for a new life, who is not longing for luxuries but food. It takes exceptional strength of character for Park to write the book In Order To Live: A North Korean Girl’s Journey To Freedom 《為了活下去》in exposing her unusual experiences with sorrows, struggles and survivals.

Take a look at this book from the Library now or check out the book review from the database Literature Resources Centre via Gale!

This month, the Library received another new HSMC Publication – the inaugural issue of the Hang Seng Management College Business Review. A few copies are now available in the Library for your interest. You can also access the E-copy from Research Institute for Business website.

Interested in learning more about the Library’s collections on HSMC Publication? Please check with Library staff for more information.