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
Edition1st ed.
Publication InfoNew York : Doubleday, ©2011.
Descriptionix, 303 pages ; 25 cm
Electronic LocationInhaltsverzeichnis
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 noteIncludes bibliographical references.
LCCN 2010048572
ISBN0385533063
ISBN9780385533065

Availability

Library Location Call Number Status Item Actions
Joyner General Stacks BD450 .C5356 2011 ✔ Available Place Hold