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Handling Digital Brains: A Laboratory Study Of Multimodal Semiotic Interaction In The Age Of Computers (Inside Technology)
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An Analysis Of How Fmri Researchers Actively Involve Their Bodieswith Hand Movements In Particularin Laboratory Practice.The Results Of Fmri Brain Scanning Require Extensive Analysis In The Laboratory. In Handling Digital Brains, Morana Alac Shows That Fmri Researchers Do Not Sit Passively Staring At Computer Screens But Actively Involve Their Bodies In Laboratory Practice. Discussing Fmri Visuals With Colleagues, Scientists Animate The Scans With Gestures, And Talk As They Work With Computers. Alac Argues That To Understand How Digital Scientific Visuals Take On Meaning We Must Consider Their Dynamic Coordination With Gesture, Speech, And Working Hands. These Multimodal Actions, She Suggests, Are An Essential Component Of Digital Scientific Visuals.A Semiotician Trained In Cognitive Science, Alac Grounds Her Discussion In Concepts From Peirce'S Semiotics And Her Methodology In Ethnography And Multimodal Conversation Analysis. Basing Her Observations On Videotaped Records Of Activity In Three Fmri Research Labs, Alac Describes Scientists' Manual Engagement With Digital Visuals Of The Human Brain. Doing So, She Turns Her Attention To The Issue Of Practical Thinking. Alac Argues That Although Fmri Technology Directs Scientists To Consider Human Thinking In Terms Of An Individual Brain, Scientific Practices In The Fmri Lab Demonstrate Thinking That Engages The Whole Lived Body And The World In Which The Body Is Situated. The Turn Toward The Digital Does Not Bring With It Abstraction But A Manual And Embodied Engagement. The Practical And Multimodal Engagement With Digital Brains In The Laboratory Challenges Certain Assumptions Behind Fmri Technology; It Suggests Our Hands Are Essential To Learning, And The Making Of Meaning.
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- Q: How many pages does this book have? A: This book has one hundred ninety-nine pages. It is a hardcover edition published by MIT Press.
- Q: What are the dimensions of 'Handling Digital Brains'? A: The dimensions of this book are six inches in length, zero point seventy-five inches in width, and nine point five inches in height.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'Handling Digital Brains' is Morana Alac. She is a semiotician trained in cognitive science.
- Q: Is this book suitable for beginners in technology? A: Yes, this book is suitable for beginners. It discusses the interaction between researchers and technology in an accessible manner.
- Q: What topics are covered in 'Handling Digital Brains'? A: This book covers topics such as multimodal semiotic interaction and the role of gesture in scientific practices.
- Q: How does this book address the use of fMRI technology? A: The book discusses how fMRI researchers engage their bodies and gestures in interpreting brain scans.
- Q: What is the main focus of Morana Alac's analysis? A: The main focus is on how digital scientific visuals gain meaning through embodied interaction and gestures.
- Q: Is there any specific methodology used in this book? A: Yes, Alac uses ethnography and multimodal conversation analysis as her methodologies.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This book is bound in hardcover. This makes it durable for frequent use.
- Q: Are there illustrations in 'Handling Digital Brains'? A: Yes, the book contains forty-six black and white illustrations that complement the text.
- Q: How should I store this book to keep it in good condition? A: Store this book upright in a cool, dry place, away from direct sunlight to prevent damage.
- Q: Can I clean the cover of this hardcover book? A: Yes, you can clean the cover gently with a damp cloth. Avoid using harsh chemicals.
- Q: What should I do if the book arrives damaged? A: If the book arrives damaged, you should contact the seller for a return or exchange.
- Q: What if I have questions about the book's content? A: If you have questions about the content, you can refer to the book's bibliography or contact the author through academic channels.
- Q: Is this book appropriate for academic study? A: Yes, this book is appropriate for academic study, especially in fields related to technology and cognitive science.
- Q: Where can I find more works by Morana Alac? A: You can find more works by Morana Alac through academic databases or library catalogs.