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AI Narratives: A History of Imaginative Thinking about Intelligent Machines,Used
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This book is the first to examine the history of imaginative thinking about intelligent machines. As real Artificial Intelligence (AI) begins to touch on all aspects of our lives, this long narrative history shapes how the technology is developed, deployed and regulated. It is therefore a crucial social and ethical issue. Part I of this book provides a historical overview from ancient Greece to the start of modernity. These chapters explore the revealing prehistory of key concerns of contemporary AI discourse, from the nature of mind and creativity to issues of power and rights, from the tension between fascination and ambivalence to investigations into artificial voices and technophobia. Part II focuses on the twentieth and twentyfirstcenturies in which a greater density of narratives emerge alongside rapid developments in AI technology. These chapters reveal not only how AI narratives have consistently been entangled with the emergence of real robotics and AI, but also how they offer a rich source of insight into how we might live with these revolutionary machines. Through their close textual engagements, these chapters explore the relationship between imaginative narratives and contemporary debates about AI's social, ethical and philosophical consequences, including questions of dehumanization, automation, anthropomorphisation, cybernetics, cyberpunk, immortality, slavery, and governance. The contributions, from leading humanities and social science scholars, show that narratives about AI offer a crucial epistemic site for exploring contemporary debates about these powerful new technologies.
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- Q: What is the title of the book? A: The title of the book is 'AI Narratives: A History of Imaginative Thinking about Intelligent Machines'.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of the book is Stephen Cave.
- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has four hundred forty-eight pages.
- Q: What is the binding type of the book? A: The book is bound in hardcover.
- Q: What are the dimensions of this book? A: The book measures eight point six inches in length, one inch in width, and five point five one inches in height.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: This book falls under the category of Intelligence and Semantics.
- Q: How do I read this book? A: You can read this book like any other, by opening it and starting from the first page.
- Q: Is this book suitable for all ages? A: Yes, this book is suitable for a general audience, although it may be more beneficial for adults and students.
- Q: Is this book a good resource for learning about AI? A: Yes, this book provides a comprehensive history and insight into imaginative thinking about AI.
- Q: How should I store this book? A: Store this book upright on a shelf or in a bookcase to prevent any damage to its spine.
- Q: Can I clean this book? A: Yes, you can gently wipe the cover with a dry cloth to remove dust, but avoid using moisture.
- Q: What if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a possible return or exchange.
- Q: Is there a warranty for this book? A: Typically, books do not come with a warranty, but check with the seller for their return policy.
- Q: How does this book compare to other AI literature? A: This book offers a unique historical perspective, making it different from many contemporary AI texts.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in AI? A: Yes, this book is accessible to beginners, providing foundational knowledge about AI narratives.