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The Age Of Intelligent Machines
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What Is Artificial Intelligence? At Its Essence, It Is Another Way Of Answering A Central Question That Has Been Debated By Scientists, Philosophers, And Theologians For Thousands Of Years: How Does The Human Brain Three Pounds Of Ordinary Matter Give Rise To Thought? With This Question In Mind, Inventor And Visionary Computer Scientist Raymond Kurzweil Probes The Past, Present, And Future Of Artificial Intelligence, From Its Earliest Philosophical And Mathematical Roots Through Today'S Moving Frontier, To Tantalizing Glimpses Of 21Stcentury Machines With Superior Intelligence And Truly Prodigious Speed And Memory. Lavishly Illustrated And Easily Accessible To The Nonspecialist, The Age Of Intelligent Machines Provides The Background Needed For A Full Understanding Of The Enormous Scientific Potential Represented By Intelligent Machines And Of Their Equally Profound Philosophic, Economic, And Social Implications. It Examines The History Of Efforts To Understand Human Intelligence And To Emulate It By Building Devices That Seem To Act With Human Capabilities. Running Alongside Kurzweil'S Historical And Scientific Narrative, Are 23 Articles Examining Contemporary Issues In Artificial Intelligence By Such Luminaries As Daniel Dennett, Sherry Turkle, Douglas Hofstadter, Marvin Minsky, Seymour Papert, Edward Feigenbaum, Allen Newell, And George Gilder. Raymond Kurzweil Is The Founder, Chairman, And Chief Executive Officer Of Kurzweil Applied Intelligence, Kurzweil Music Systems, And The Kurzweil Reading Machines Division Of Xerox. He Was The Principal Developer Of The First Printtospeech Reading Machine For The Blind And Other Significant Advances In Artificial Intelligencetechnology.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main focus of 'The Age of Intelligent Machines'? A: 'The Age of Intelligent Machines' explores the concept of artificial intelligence, examining how human thought emerges from the brain and the implications of developing intelligent machines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Age of Intelligent Machines' is Raymond Kurzweil, a well-known inventor and computer scientist.
- Q: What topics are covered in the book? A: The book covers the history of artificial intelligence, its philosophical roots, and contemporary issues in the field, featuring perspectives from notable figures in AI.
- Q: Is this book suitable for non-specialists? A: 'The Age of Intelligent Machines' is designed to be accessible to non-specialists, with clear explanations and illustrations throughout.
- Q: What is the publication date of this book? A: 'The Age of Intelligent Machines' was published on January 1, 1990.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains a total of 580 pages.
- Q: What edition of the book is available? A: This listing is for the First Edition of 'The Age of Intelligent Machines'.
- Q: What is the condition of the book? A: The book is listed in 'Good' condition.
- Q: What type of binding does this book have? A: 'The Age of Intelligent Machines' is available in hardcover binding.
- Q: Are there any notable contributors featured in the book? A: Yes, the book includes articles by notable figures such as Daniel Dennett, Sherry Turkle, and Marvin Minsky, discussing contemporary issues in AI.