The Singularity: Could Artificial Intelligence Really Out-think Us and Would We Want It To? (Journal of Consciousness Studies) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1845409140 ISBN 13: 9781845409142

Publisher: Imprint Academic, 2016

Synopsis

This volume represents the combination of two special issues of the Journal of Consciousness Studies on the topic of the technological singularity. Could artificial intelligence really out-think us, and what would be the likely repercussions if it could? Leading authors contribute to the debate, which takes the form of a target chapter by philosopher David Chalmers, plus commentaries from the likes of Daniel Dennett, Nick Bostrom, Ray Kurzweil, Ben Goertzel, Frank Tipler, among many others. Chalmers then responds to the commentators to round off the discussion.

About this title

About the Author

Bryana Appleyard is currently a special feature writer, commentator, reviewer and columnist for The Sunday Times. He also writes for the New Statesman, Vanity Fair and Intelligent Life and Prospect. He has also written for, among other publications, The New York Times, The Spectator, The Daily Telegraph, The Times, The Independent, The Tablet, The Times Literary Supplement, Literary Review and The Sun.

Review

"THIS is a timely and provocative anthology on a theme that has fascinated scientists, philosophers and SF writers for decades... Uziel Awret and colleagues have provided an excellent starting point to greater understanding of this vital theme."

(Andrew Hedgecock Morning Star)

"This is certainly the best book about the singularity... The US president would need it if we lived in a techno-thriller where Siri tried to seize power."

(Bruce Sterling New Scientist)

Edition details

• Publisher: Imprint Academic
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1845409140
• ISBN 13: 9781845409142
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 438
• Editor: Awret Uziel