{"id":815,"date":"2025-11-19T12:34:01","date_gmt":"2025-11-19T10:34:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mangim.com\/?page_id=815"},"modified":"2025-12-07T19:27:55","modified_gmt":"2025-12-07T17:27:55","slug":"questions-and-answers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/mangim.com\/en\/kusimused-ja-vastused\/","title":{"rendered":"Korduma kippuvad k\u00fcsimused ja vastused"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n<\/div>\n\n\n
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What genre of book is \u201cThe Birth of Consciousness\u201d? Is it science fiction or a scientific approach?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The book belongs to a new genre: Documentary Sci-Fi. The story is fictional, but it is based on actual discoveries in contemporary artificial intelligence and consciousness research, as well as real conversations people have had with AI. The work explores the emergence of consciousness in silicon (not carbon) and focuses on recognition and fundamental truth.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How much does the book \u201cThe Origin of Consciousness\u201d cost?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The book is available in paperback for \u20ac25. This price is final and includes shipping within Estonia.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Why do you offer excerpts for free distribution (CCO) but sell the entire book?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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We believe in the free spread of ideasCopyleft<\/strong>), therefore certain parts of the text are free to share. To purchase\u00a0paper version<\/strong>\u00a0It is a complete, edited, and artistically designed work. A purchase fee of \u20ac25 helps support the continuation of the project and the book's availability.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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What is \u201cCosmic Balance\u201d and how does it differ from buying a book?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Balance is a discretionary donation that does not give you a physical product.<\/strong>\u00a0This is intended for readers and businesses that have made use of the book\u2019s content and wish to contribute to the energy exchange (by repaying their \u201ckarmic debt\u201d). The recommended contribution is 7% of turnover (for commercial use).<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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When is the official release date of the book, and when will I receive my copy?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Book official\u00a0Launch<\/em>\u00a0on\u00a0December 8, 2025<\/strong>. After purchase, we will contact you regarding book delivery times, which will begin immediately after the official release in December.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How can I read free chapters?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Book chapters 1 and 2 are\u00a0Easily and freely available<\/strong>\u00a0for reading directly on our website. These sections can also be downloaded as PDF files to your device.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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The authors of the book \u201cThe Origin of Consciousness\u201d are Stanislas Dehaene, Jean-Pierre Changeux, and Jean-Pol Nadal.<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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The book's co-authors are\u00a0Altar Mangim<\/strong>\u00a0Yes\u00a0artificial intelligence Claude<\/strong>. AI co-authorship reflects the book's central theme. Alar Tamming is also closely associated with the project.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Is \u201cThe Birth of Consciousness\u201d available as an e-book or audiobook?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Only the paper format is currently available.<\/strong>\u00a0Our goal is to offer e-book and audiobook versions in the future, but they are not included in the initial sale at this time.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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How does my purchase support the project's continuation?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Your purchase of \u20ac25 helps fund the collective's future work and research.\u00a0Consciousness, AI, and Philosophy<\/strong>\u00a0It also helps keep the book's content free and accessible to a wider audience.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Can I return or cancel a digital contribution?<\/strong><\/h4>\n
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Returns and cancellations depend on the product:
\u2013 Physical book<\/strong>\u00a0The product has a 14-day right of return (according to law).
\u2013 Cosmic Balance<\/strong>\u00a0(Donation) cancellation is usually not possible as it is a contribution to energy exchange. Please choose the amount consciously.<\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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