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Global futurist, acclaimed author, impactful keynote speaker, now debuting Mindstock, a sci-fi techno-thriller that considers the near-future.

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Ig Nobels ceremony moves to Europe over security concerns Marc Abraham: β€œDuring the past year, it has become unsafe for our guests to visit the country."

The U.S. is no longer considered safe for participants to visit.
arstechnica.com/science/2026...

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From Words to World: The Case for Embodied AI (Part 1) β€œWe know not through our intellect but through our experience.” ~Maurice Merleau-Ponty, French philosopher Recently, β€œWhat’s Right with the Future” has been looking at some potential alternatives to t...

Imagine how different your understanding of the world would be if you didn't have a body.

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Anthropic Defies Pentagon's Demands as Contract Deadline Looms Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei rejected the Pentagon's ultimatum and said "we cannot in good conscience accede to their request."

Anthropic refuses Pentagon’s demand to have the right to use its AI tech for "mass surveillance of Americans or in fully autonomous weapons.”

It’s good to see at least one hero among all of the AI tech companies. Who will step up next?
#AI #LLMs

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When the Future Lies Back | Richard Yonck | TBCY
When the Future Lies Back | Richard Yonck | TBCY YouTube video by The Brand Called You

Many thanks to Ashutosh Garg for the opportunity to speak about my technothriller, Mindstock on his celebrated podcast, The Brand Called You. We covered a lot of ground regarding the novel, the writing process, and the kinds of futures we should all want to avoid.
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Prague's Newest SciFi Book Club (English-language), Mon, Jan 26, 2026, 7:00 PM | Meetup **Welcome Scifi Enthusiasts!** Our January 2026 Book Pick is **"The Tainted Cup"** by Robert Jackson Bennett has received major accolades, most notably winning the prestigi

Join me at Prague's Newest SciFi Book Club (English-language) meetu.ps/e/PHjpQ/DnGH...

19.01.2026 17:38 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mindstock: A Novel Mindstock: A Novel [Yonck, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mindstock: A Novel

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Societal fragmentation, AI, and future work issues are among the many topics making us feel uncomfortable and scared in today's world. One of my goals as an author is to tell stories that help us connect and uncover ways to get to the other side. #sciencefiction #dystopian

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On a distant planet, two lone figures look out at the giant dying star on their horizon. Above them are the words, "It's National Science Fiction Day!"

On a distant planet, two lone figures look out at the giant dying star on their horizon. Above them are the words, "It's National Science Fiction Day!"

02.01.2026 23:20 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mindstock: A Novel Mindstock: A Novel [Yonck, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mindstock: A Novel

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Looking for a cool gift? πŸ“–β€¨Through the end of the year, this technothriller is $11.99 in paperback on Amazon (reduced from $15.99). High stakes. Cutting-edge tech. Nonstop suspense.β€¨πŸŽ Perfect for readers who love action, intelligence, and twists.
Don’t miss this deal. Order now! #scifithriller

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Mindstock: A Novel Mindstock: A Novel [Yonck, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mindstock: A Novel

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Mindstock Author Promo 3
Mindstock Author Promo 3 YouTube video by Richard Yonck

People are asking why Mindstock and why now? Great question, sound on and listen to the "why" delivered straight from this debut scifi writer! Mindstock link in comments. #cyberthriller #suspense #artificialintelligenceai #posttruthworld
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Mindstock: A Novel Mindstock: A Novel [Yonck, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mindstock: A Novel

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It looks like Santa is saving Mindstock for readers on his Nice list. If you’ve been naughty, pick up your own copy on Amazon. We won’t tell! Link in comments πŸ€£πŸŽπŸŽ…πŸ»πŸ€ΆπŸ’™πŸ“šπŸ›ΈπŸŽ„#booksky #christmasgiftidea #cyberthriller #naughtyornicelist

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Looking for a cool gift? πŸ“–β€¨For a limited time, this technothriller in paperback is $11.99 (down from $15.99) on Amazon. High stakes. Cutting-edge tech. Nonstop suspense.β€¨πŸŽ Perfect for readers who love action, intelligence, and twists.
Don’t miss the deal order now! Link below. #scifithriller

15.12.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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UK actors vote to refuse to be digitally scanned in pushback against AI Equity says vote signals strong opposition to AI use and readiness to disrupt productions unless protections are secured

Unfortunately, this is such a slippery slope for talent. Likenesses, mannerisms, voice, delivery, inflection. All of these are potentially fair game for large multimodal models. I fear for the television and movie industry’s future.

19.12.2025 11:56 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Reader review of Mindstock

Reader review of Mindstock

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We’re so grateful to our readers and truly appreciate them taking the time to share their feedback. When an author steps into a new genre, that insight is invaluable and knowing Mindstock created an emotional connection makes it all the more meaningful. πŸ’™πŸ›ΈπŸ“š #SciFiThriller #ReviewSpotlight

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Looking for a cool gift? πŸ“–β€¨For a limited time, this technothriller in paperback is $11.99 (down from $15.99) on Amazon. High stakes. Cutting-edge tech. Nonstop suspense.β€¨πŸŽ Perfect for readers who love action, intelligence, and twists.
Don’t miss the deal order now! Link below. #scifithriller

15.12.2025 20:55 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Mindstock - Richard Yonck Mindstock - Richard Yonck

Find us on mindstockbook.com

13.12.2025 15:53 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
Reader review of Mindstock

Reader review of Mindstock

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We’re so grateful to our readers and truly appreciate them taking the time to share their feedback. When an author steps into a new genre, that insight is invaluable and knowing Mindstock created an emotional connection makes it all the more meaningful. πŸ’™πŸ›ΈπŸ“š #SciFiThriller #ReviewSpotlight

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Mindstock: A Novel Mindstock: A Novel [Yonck, Richard] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Mindstock: A Novel

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A lone investigator stares across a desolate city from which rises a single mega skyscraper on the cover of the sci-fi novel, Mindstock by Richard Yonck.

A lone investigator stares across a desolate city from which rises a single mega skyscraper on the cover of the sci-fi novel, Mindstock by Richard Yonck.

Who do you trust when your entire world is a lie?
#futuresfiction #AI

11.12.2025 11:43 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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#68–Mindstock: A Sci-Fi View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck β€œWe are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei Writing a book is not easy. I’ve felt like the guy in this cartoon every time I’ve even contemplated the possi…

It was great speaking with the podcast Seeking Delphi recently. We covered a lot of different, really interesting ground about my new techno-thriller, Mindstock! Check it out!
#futurefiction #AI

10.12.2025 22:16 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 1
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Richard Yonck: books, biography, latest update Follow Richard Yonck and explore their bibliography from Amazon's Richard Yonck Author Page.

Yonck Author Page on Amazon www.amazon.com/stores/autho...

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🎁 With gift season here, three future-minded reads worth picking up for yourself or anyone who loves big ideas:
πŸš€ Mindstock, you won’t escape until the final revelation.
πŸ“˜ Heart of the Machine. Learn about Emotion AI.
πŸ“™ Future Minds Reimagining intelligence.

Author Page link in comments.

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Wishing you a day of reflection and gratitude! πŸπŸ€©πŸ™

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Seductive AI.
All-powerful oligarchs.
Deepfake deceit.
What dark secrets lay hidden in the world of Mindstock?
#AI #technothriller #sciencefiction #MindstockSeries

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#68–Mindstock: An Apocalyptic View of Our AI Future: with Richard Yonck β€œWe are living in a science fiction world.”–George Takei Writing a book is not easy. And transitioning to an impactful Sci-Fi novel after decades of writing only non-fiction&#8211…

It was great to speak with Mark Sackler recently on Seeking Delphi. We covered some different, really interesting ground about my new techno-thriller, Mindstock!

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