In Our Own Image

George Zarkadakis

ISBN 10: 1846044367 / ISBN 13: 9781846044366

Published by Rider Mär 2015, 2015

This item is printed on demand - it takes 3-4 days longer - Neuware -'TIMELY AND IMPORTANT' JIM AL-KHALILIIn Our Own Image by Dr George Zarkadakis explores one of humankind's oldest love--hate relationships -- our ties with Artificial Intelligence or AI. Zarkadakis traces AI's origins in ancient myth through literary classics such as Frankenstein to today's sci-fi blockbusters arguing that a fascination with AI is hardwired into the human psyche. He explains AI's history technology and potential; its manifestations in intelligent machines; its connections to neurology and consciousness as well as -- perhaps most tellingly -- what AI reveals about us as human beings. In Our Own Image argues that we are on the brink of a fourth industrial revolution -- poised to enter the age of Artificial Intelligence as science fiction becomes science fact. Ultimately Zarkadakis observes the fate of AI has profound implications for the future of science and humanity itself& 386 pp. Englisch. Seller Inventory # 9781846044366

Synopsis:

A compelling account of the past and potential future of Artifical Intelligence -- and the implications of its fate for science and humankind.
     In Our Own Image by Dr George Zarkadakis explores one of humankind's oldest love-hate relationships -- our ties with Artificial Intelligence or AI. Zarkadakis traces AI's origins in ancient myth, through literary classics such as Frankenstein, to today's sci-fi blockbusters, arguing that a fascination with AI is hardwired into the human psyche. He explains AI's history, technology and potential; its manifestations in intelligent machines; its connections to neurology and consciousness, as well as -- perhaps most tellingly -- what AI reveals about us as human beings. 
      In Our Own Image argues that we are on the brink of a fourth industrial revolution -- poised to enter the age of Artificial Intelligence as science fiction becomes science fact. Ultimately, Zarkadakis observes, the fate of AI has profound implications for the future of science and humanity itself.

   • Compelling combination of cultural history, philosophy and popular science -- will appeal to all those interested in smart thinking.

About the Author: GEORGE ZARKADAKIS is a well-connected science writer, playwright and novelist with a PhD in Artificial Intelligence. He has worked for organisations including the European Commission and the British Council, Silicon Graphics and the European Bioinformatics Institute; appeared on the History Channel; written for publications such as Aeon digital magazine and the Washington Post; and been knighted by the French government for his services to science communication.

Bibliographic Details

Title: In Our Own Image
Publisher: Rider Mär 2015
Publication Date: 2015
Binding: Taschenbuch
Condition: Neu