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Robot: Mere Machine To Transcendent Mind
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In This Compelling Book, Hans Moravec Predicts That Machines Will Attain Human Levels Of Intelligence By The Year 2040, And That By 2050, They Will Surpass Us. But Even Though Moravec Predicts The End Of The Domination By Human Beings, His Is Not A Bleak Vision. Far From Railing Against A Future In Which Machines Rule The World, Moravec Embraces It, Taking The Startling View That Intelligent Robots Will Actually Be Our Evolutionary Heirs. Intelligent Machines, Which Will Grow From Us, Learn Our Skills, And Share Our Goals And Values, Can Be Viewed As Children Of Our Minds. And Since They Are Our Children, We Will Want Them To Outdistance Us. In Fact, In A Bid For Immortality, Many Of Our Descendants Will Choose To Transform Into Ex Humans, As They Upload Themselves Into Advanced Computers.This Provocative New Book, The Highly Anticipated Followup To His Bestselling Volume Mind Children, Charts The Trajectory Of Robotics In Breathtaking Detail. A Must Read For Artificial Intelligence, Technology, And Computer Enthusiasts, Moravec'S Freewheeling But Informed Speculations Present A Future Far Different Than We Ever Dared Imagine.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind'? A: The main theme of the book is the prediction that machines will achieve human-level intelligence by 2040 and surpass it by 2050, emphasizing a future where intelligent robots could become our evolutionary heirs.
- Q: Who is the author of the book? A: The author of 'Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind' is Hans Moravec.
- Q: When was this book published? A: The book was published on May 18, 2000.
- Q: What is the page count of this book? A: The book contains 240 pages.
- Q: Is 'Robot: Mere Machine to Transcendent Mind' suitable for beginners in artificial intelligence? A: Yes, the book is written for a general audience and is suitable for anyone interested in artificial intelligence, technology, and robotics, providing insights in an accessible manner.
- Q: What is the binding type of this book? A: The book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Does the book discuss the implications of intelligent machines on human life? A: Yes, Moravec explores the implications of intelligent machines, suggesting that they could enhance or even extend human life through technologies like uploading consciousness.
- Q: Are there any prerequisites for understanding the concepts in this book? A: No specific prerequisites are required, but a basic interest in technology and artificial intelligence may enhance the reading experience.
- Q: What can readers expect to learn from this book? A: Readers can expect to learn about the future of robotics, the evolution of machines, and the philosophical implications of intelligent machines outpacing human intelligence.
- Q: Is there any follow-up work related to this book by the same author? A: Yes, this book is a follow-up to Hans Moravec's earlier work titled 'Mind Children', which also discusses themes of robotics and artificial intelligence.