The most human human : what talking with computers teaches us about what it means to be alive / Brian Christian.
| Author/creator | Christian, Brian, 1984- |
| Format | Book |
| Edition | 1st ed. |
| Publication Info | New York : Doubleday, ©2011. |
| Description | ix, 303 pages ; 25 cm |
| Electronic Location | Inhaltsverzeichnis |
| Subjects |
| Portion of title | What talking with computers teaches us about what it means to be alive |
| Contents | Introduction : the most human human -- Authenticating -- The migratory soul -- Site-specificity vs. pure technique -- Getting out of book -- The anti-expert -- Barging in -- The world's worst deponent -- Not staying intact -- High surprisal -- Conclusion : the most human human -- Epilogue : the unsung beauty of the glassware cabinet. |
| Abstract | "The Most Human Human" is a provocative exploration of the ways in which computers are reshaping our ideas of what it means to be human. Its starting point is the annual Turing Test, which pits artificial intelligence programs against people to determine if computers can "think." |
| Bibliography note | Includes bibliographical references. |
| LCCN | 2010048572 |
| ISBN | 0385533063 |
| ISBN | 9780385533065 |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | BD450 .C5356 2011 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |