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War In The Age Of Intelligent Machines
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In The Aftermath Of The Methodical Destruction Of Iraq During The Persian Gulf War, The Power And Efficiency Of New Computerized Weapons And Surveillance Technology Have Become Chillingly Apparent. For Manuel Delanda, However, This New Weaponry Has A Significance That Goes Far Beyond Military Applications; He Shows How It Represents A Profound Historical Shift In The Relation Of Human Beings Both To Machines And To Information. The Recent Emergence Of Intelligent And Autonomous Bombs And Missiles Equipped With Artificial Perception And Decisionmaking Capabilities Is, For Delanda, Part Of A Much Larger Transfer Of Cognitive Structures From Humans To Machines In The Late Twentieth Century.War In The Age Of Intelligent Machines Provides A Rich Panorama Of These Astonishing Developments; It Details The Mutating History Of Information Analysis And Machinic Organization From The Mobile Siege Artillery Of The Renaissance, The Clockwork Armies Of The Thirty Years War, The Napoleonic Campaigns, And The Nazi Blitzkrieg Up To Presentday Cybernetic Battlemanagement Systems And Satellite Reconnaissance Networks. Much More Than A History Of Warfare, Delanda'S Account Is An Unprecedented Philosophical And Historical Reflection On The Changing Forms Through Which Human Bodies And Materials Are Combined, Organized, Deployed, And Made Effective.Manuel Delanda Has Published Essays On Philosophy And Film Theory. He Is A Computer Programmer And A Film Artist.A Swerve Edition, Distributed For Zone Books
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is the main theme of 'War in the Age of Intelligent Machines'? A: The main theme of the book is the profound historical shift in the relationship between humans and machines, particularly in the context of warfare and the emergence of intelligent weapons and surveillance technology.
- Q: Who is the author of 'War in the Age of Intelligent Machines'? A: The author of the book is Manuel DeLanda, who is known for his essays on philosophy and film theory.
- Q: What is the publication date of the book? A: The book was published on December 26, 1991.
- Q: How many pages does 'War in the Age of Intelligent Machines' have? A: The book has a total of 280 pages.
- Q: What kind of binding does this book have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: Is 'War in the Age of Intelligent Machines' a new book? A: No, it is a used book but is described to be in good condition.
- Q: What are some key topics covered in the book? A: The book covers topics such as the history of warfare, the evolution of weapons technology, and the implications of transferring cognitive structures from humans to machines.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in engineering? A: Yes, the book falls under the engineering category and offers insights into the technological advancements in warfare.
- Q: What is the edition of 'War in the Age of Intelligent Machines'? A: This book is the second printing edition.
- Q: Can I find philosophical insights in this book? A: Yes, the book provides philosophical reflections on the changing roles of human bodies and materials in the context of warfare and technology.