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Computation and Human Experience (Learning in Doing: Social, Cognitive and Computational Perspectives) (Volume 0) - Softcover

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9780521386036: Computation and Human Experience (Learning in Doing: Social, Cognitive and Computational Perspectives) (Volume 0)
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ISBN 10: 0521386039 ISBN 13: 9780521386036
Publisher: Cambridge University Press, 2008

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This book offers a critical reconstruction of the fundamental ideas and methods in artificial intelligence (AI) research. By paying close attention to the metaphors of AI and their consequences for the field's patterns of success and failure, it argues for a reorientation of the field away from thought and toward activity. By considering computational ideas in a large, philosophical framework, the author eases critical dialogue between technology and the social sciences. AI can benefit from an understanding of the field in relation to human nature, and in return, it offers a powerful mode of investigation into the practicalities of physical realization. Researchers in AI and cognitive science will welcome this timely discussion.

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By paying close attention to the metaphors of artificial intelligence and their consequences for the field's patterns of success and failure, this text argues for a reorientation of the field away from thought and toward activity. It offers a critical reconstruction of AI research.

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Publisher
Cambridge University Press
Publication date
2008
Language
English
ISBN 10 
0521386039
ISBN 13 
9780521386036
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
392
Rating
  • 4.14 out of 5 stars
    22 ratings by Goodreads