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Intelligence Unbound: The Future of Uploaded and Machine Minds
Russell Blackford
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Description for Intelligence Unbound: The Future of Uploaded and Machine Minds
Hardcover. Intelligence Unbound features a collection of state-of-the-art essays that explore the prospects, promises, and potential drawbacks of machine intelligence and uploaded minds. Essays are contributed by an international cast of philosophers, Artificial Intelligence researchers, neuroscientists, science fiction authors, and more. . Editor(s): Blackford, Russell; Broderick, Damien. Num Pages: 344 pages. BIC Classification: HP; JM. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 233 x 155 x 22. Weight in Grams: 580.
Intelligence Unbound explores the prospects, promises, and potential dangers of machine intelligence and uploaded minds in a collection of state-of-the-art essays from internationally recognized philosophers, AI researchers, science fiction authors, and theorists.
- Compelling and intellectually sophisticated exploration of the latest thinking on Artificial Intelligence and machine minds
- Features contributions from an international cast of philosophers, Artificial Intelligence researchers, science fiction authors, and more
- Offers current, diverse perspectives on machine intelligence and uploaded minds, emerging topics of tremendous interest
- Illuminates the nature and ethics of tomorrow’s machine minds—and of the convergence of humans and machines—to consider the pros and cons of a variety of intriguing ... Read more
- Considers classic philosophical puzzles as well as the latest topics debated by scholars
- Covers a wide range of viewpoints and arguments regarding the prospects of uploading and machine intelligence, including proponents and skeptics, pros and cons
Product Details
Publisher
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2014
Condition
New
Weight
580g
Number of Pages
344
Place of Publication
Hoboken, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781118736418
SKU
V9781118736418
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Ref
99-15
About Russell Blackford
Russell Blackford is an Australian philosopher, literary critic, and author, based at the University of Newcastle, NSW. He is editor-in-chief of The Journal of Evolution and Technology, and his books include Freedom of Religion and the Secular State (Wiley-Blackwell, 2014). Damien Broderick is an award-winning Australian science and fiction writer, editor and critical theorist. He has written or ... Read more
Reviews for Intelligence Unbound: The Future of Uploaded and Machine Minds
"As can be seen from my comments for story ideas, this book is also a ripe ground to get your imagination working and if you want to be involved in writing the next generation of SF stories, definitely deserves a read." (SFCrowsnest.org.uk, 1 September 2014)