Thanks to Eric Topol for debunking what will be a rising tide of disinformation about #autism. False info will hurt autistic people and their families. To better understand autism, "You, Me, and Autism" by autistic scholar Phoebe Jordan is a helpful tool. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

"Empire of AI" by @karenhao.bsky.social is a brilliant work of journalism. AI business leaders and investors are reshaping our economy without citizens' input. Fantastic book! There is a better way. Read our review at: upriverpress.substack.com/p/ai-is-not-... #AI #bookreview #technology #economy

Regardless of users' political leanings, Bluesky is better than the others because it is operated in an ethical manner. Thank you! We all need to help Bluesky stay civil and thoughtful by practicing good media literacy skills. www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

French mathematician Blaise Pascal in 1650: "Man is only a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a thinking reed." Blaise Pascal in 2025: "Man is only a reed, the weakest in nature, but he is a reed that types chatbot prompts." #AI

Articles like this, which are based in facts rather than conspiracy theories, are important. The new Upriver Press book "You, Me, and Autism," by autistic PhD candidate provides even more depth and understanding for parents and employers. www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-... #autism

For the record, Upriver Press does not use artificial intelligence for any aspect of publishing our books (editorial, publicity, etc.). We refuse all submissions of books generated by AI. We love humans, not machines. See our full AI policy at this link: www.upriverpress.com/news #publishing #AI

Civic polarization is facilitated by our media ecosystem, in which disinformation and conspiracy theories are empowered to spread freely. The new Upriver Press book "Overcoming Information Chaos" addresses our collective plight and how to respond. Coming soon! www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

On the importance of pursuing factual information: "When the mind withdraws into itself and dispenses with facts, it makes only chaos." -- Edith Hamilton "The facts are always friendly. Every bit of evidence one can acquire, in any area, leads one that much closer to what is true." -- Carl Rogers

Upriver Press author Phoebe Jordan is a great example of how top universities can enable autistic people to make great contributions. Learn more about her at: www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

Academy Award-nominated screenwriter José Rivera says Writing the Biographical Drama guides writers into the "joys, challenges, and secrets of writing a biographical drama for stage and cinema." A unique book for a profitable genre. www.upriverpress.com/home/writing... #screenwriting #playwriting

The RAND Corporation study on “Trends in Income from 1975 to 2018” found that $50 trillion flowed from the bottom 99 percent of the American population to the top 1 percent. The economy's rules work against average Americans. More at: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #inequality

Good news for everyone who cares about protecting intellectual property rights in publishing. AI companies can't steal copyrighted books or use those that have been stolen by other entities. $1.5 billion settlement. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/05/t... #anthropic #AI #publishing #copyrights

Dr. Saeed Ahmed (PhD in economics from Cambridge) argues that the global economic development aid system needs to be reformed, if we want to help the world's neediest people. Watch our interview with the author here: www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha... #Worldbank #IMF #economics #poverty

The great political philosopher Hannah Arendt said: "Unthinking men are like sleepwalkers." Imagine what society will be like if we allow chatbots to do all the thinking for us . . . #artificialintelligence

A few political leaders say that autistic people cannot be productive citizens. This story shows the opposite, as does Upriver Press author Phoebe Jordan (see upriverpress.com). www.bostonglobe.com/2025/06/18/m... #autism #autismawareness

US Constitution in 1776: "We the people . . ." US Constitution if it were written in 2025: "We the Big Tech chatbots . . ." #democracy #artificialintelligence #medialiteracy #civics

ICYMI: Small presses are often where the most exciting and innovative work is happening in literature today. Their founders are not hobbyists uploading a file to Amazon, they are part of the beating heart of publishing, says Ekta Bajaj 👇 #BookSky

The Association for American Publishers just reported that the US book industry continues to thrive. "Final estimates from the Association of American Publishers showed that total sales rose 4.1% to $32.5 billion last year, while unit sales increased 3.4%, to $3.1 billion." #books #reading

"To read human sentiments in human language you must be able to read humanly, with all of you ... Read deeply, not to believe, not to contradict, but to learn to share in that one nature that writes and reads." -- literary critic Harold Bloom in "How to Read and Why." #books #reading

Upriver Press author Danielle Reiff spoke about how media literacy can protect democracy. Watch it here: www.podbean.com/media/share/... Her book, Overcoming Information Chaos, which is cowritten by 14 remarkable authors, goes on sale October 1. Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom...

"As information disorder chips away at democratic foundations, democracies become less able to prevent its effects. Nations can become trapped in a vicious cycle." Our new book shows we need media literacy to vote well. Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/overcom... #medialiteracy #elections

"Technology doesn't just do things for us. It does things to us, changing not just what we do but who we are." -- Sherry Turkle, American Sociologist, as cited in "Metaphors Be With You," HarperCollins, 2016 How will AI change those who use it? #AI #technology

Today at 4 pm (New York) Upriver Press will interview the authors of Inequality by Design, which describes how 50 years of economic policy have suppressed opportunities for the middle and lower classes. Bring your questions. Register below. www.upriverpress.com/events #inequality #economicpolicy

Aug. 16 a 4 pm (New York), meet the authors of "Inequality by Design" and submit your questions about the US economy. Five decades of policy changes have limited the economic opportunities of most Americans. Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events #genz #millennials #economy #inequality #poverty

René Descartes in 2025: "I type chatbot prompts, therefore I am."

Politicians say that if we "work hard and play by the rules" then anyone can move up the economic ladder. Really? Join us August 16 for a live interview and Q&A with the authors of "Inequality by Design." Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events #economics #inequality #personalfinance

"The Myth of Artificial Intelligence" presents the philosophical underpinnings of the technology. The myth is that AI will attain "superintelligence." @harvardpress.bsky.social Review at: upriverpress.substack.com #artificialintelligence #AI #technology #ethics #mediaethics #bookreviews

A recent comic reflecting thoughts I've been having lately about out-of-control data harvesting and a growing surveillance state.

"Mediocrity knows nothing higher than itself." -- Arthur Conan Doyle

Thanks to the people at @autisticbooks.bsky.social for their great work and help in promoting our new book, "You, Me, and Autism," by Phoebe Jordan. autismbooksbyautisticauthors.com/2025-book-re... www.upriverpress.com/home/you-me-...

Berthold Auerbach once said, "Years teach us more than books." Maybe that is true, but our years will teach us a lot more if we read many books during our years. #books #reading #nonfiction

Spotlighting our first three books so far this year! As beautiful and meaningful on the inside as they are on the outside! Kudos to our graphic designer James Clarke for his talent and hard work. Four more arrive soon! More at upriverpress.com #autism #economics #screenwriting #playwriting

Politicians say Americans can thrive if we "play by the rules and work hard." What if the rules only benefit the top 10 percent? Meet the authors of "Inequality by Design." August 16 at 4 pm (New York). Free registration: www.upriverpress.com/events #inequality #families #housing #education

"By bedside and easy chair, books promise a cozy, swift, and silent release from this world into another, with no current involved but the free and scarcely detectable crackle of brain cells." John Updike #books #reading

Economist Saeed Ahmed's new book calls for reforming the global economic development system, which impacts millions of people in poorer countries. Live interview July 26 at 9 am (New York). Register free at: www.upriverpress.com/events @piie.com #internationalmonetaryfund #worldbank #economics

People who see Sebastião Salgado’s photographs often say that his work reveals the human soul. "Retratos de Crianças do Êxodo" is a beautiful collection of images of migrant children facing existential struggle. Book review at: upriverpress.substack.com #migrants #photojournalism #workers #brazil

Today, July 18 at 6 pm (New York) we interview Cambridge economist Saeed Ahmed about his new book, which presents research about the international economic development system that affects millions in emerging markets. Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events @piie.com #imf #worldbank #economics

Cambridge PhD Saeed Ahmed argues that international economic development aid needs major reform. July 18 at 8 pm (New York), we will interview Dr. Ahmed about his new book "The Shady Economics of International Aid." Register at: www.upriverpress.com/events @piie.com #economics #IMF #worldbank

Today, July 12, at 6 pm (New York) we have the honor of talking with autistic scholar Phoebe Jordan about her new book "You, Me, and Autism." Hope you can join us! Register (free) at: www.upriverpress.com/events/jordan #autismacceptance #autismawareness #autismmom #autism #autismresearch

1 in 36 U.S. children is diagnosed as autistic. How do we move from awareness to real support? Join Phoebe Jordan (@vicuniwgtn.bsky.social & @stanford.edu) for a free Zoom talk on her new book YOU, ME, AND AUTISM. 7/12 @ 4PM MT (U.S.) / 7/13 @ 10 AM (NZ). Register: www.upriverpress.com/events/jordan

Saturday July 12 (US time zones) we will be interviewing Phoebe Jordan about her new book "You, Me, and Autism." Jordan is an autistic scholar (PhD). A great book that will help parents, teachers, employers, and friends. Register free at: upriverpress.com/events #autism #parenting #teachers

Tonight, July 5, at 7 pm (New York) we have the honor of interviewing acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill about her new book "Writing the Biographical Drama." Register (free) at: upriverpress.com/events/oneill #screenwriting #playwriting #filmlovers #theater #playwrights #screenwriters

Aspiring #screenwriters and #playwrights, and those who enjoy #film and #theater, will enjoy our live interview with PhD playwright Tee O'Neill. She will discuss the power of biographical dramas. JULY 5 (US time zones). Learn more at: www.upriverpress.com/events #screenwriting #playwriting

The BBB bill now in the Senate is another example of "trickle up" economics. As authors Dr. Ryan Mattson and Ben Johnson show in our soon-released book "Inequality by Design," policy has benefited the top 10 percent of Americans since the 1980s. #inequality www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal...

Three new Upriver Press books go on sale July 1! 1. Writing the Biographical Drama by Dr. Tee O'Neill about #playwriting and #screenwriting 2. You, Me, and Autism by #autistic scholar Phoebe Jordan 3. The Shady Economics of International Aid by Dr. Saeed Ahmed. Learn more: www.upriverpress.com

Political and industry leaders often propagate this myth: "If average Americans play by the rules and work hard, they can achieve the American dream." Unfortunately, all the rules are designed to benefit the top 10 percent. www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #inequality #poverty #economics

A good question to frequently ask in our post-truth times: How do you know that is true? #medialiteracy

Kenyans are revolting (violently, unfortunately) against tax increases. As Upriver Press author Dr. Saeed Ahmed shows in his new book, developing countries often have to raise taxes to pay unbearable debt burdens stemming from #IMF and #WorldBank loans. www.upriverpress.com/home/the-sha...

Are you a screenwriter or playwright? On July 5 (US time zones), we will hold a conversation with internationally acclaimed playwright Dr. Tee O'Neill, who will discuss the lucrative genre of biographical dramas. Register (free): www.upriverpress.com/events/oneill #screenwriters #playwrights

Politicians say that “if you work hard and play by the rules,” then you can move up the economic ladder. What if the rules are designed to only benefit the wealthiest Americans? Learn more: www.upriverpress.com/home/inequal... #inequality #inequalityinamerica #economics #nonfiction