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Explore the profound insights within 'Artificial You: AI and the Future of Your Mind' by Susan Schneider, a pioneering exploration that delves deep into the ethical implications of artificial intelligence and consciousness. As one of Forbes' Must-Read Brain Books of 2019, this trade paperback presents a compelling narrative that challenges our understanding of human and artificial minds. In an age where AI surpasses human capabilities in games like chess and Go, Schneider urges us to consider the philosophical questions surrounding mind augmentation and the potential rise of Minds 2.0. This stimulating discussion is essential for AI researchers, policymakers, and anyone intrigued by the intersection of technology and philosophy. With unique insights that spark new ways of thinking, it's a must-read for those concerned with the future of AI and its impact on humanity. Published by Princeton University Press in 2021, 'Artificial You' provides a well-reasoned discourse that emphasizes the need for a deeper comprehension of consciousness in developing AI technologies. Enjoy free shipping on this BRAND NEW title, and please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691216744
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
*One of Forbes' Must-Read Brain Books of 2019*
*Finalist for the PROSE Award in Philosophy, Association of American Publishers*
We are at a monumental turning point in human history. AI is taking intelligence in new directions. The strongest human competitors in chess, go, and Jeopardy! have been beaten by AIs, and AI is getting more sophisticated by the day. Further, AI research is going inside the human brain itself, attempting to augment human minds. It may even create greater-than-human-level intelligence, leading to a new generation of artificial minds — Minds 2.0. Susan Schneider, a philosopher, argues that these undertakings must not be attempted without a richer understanding of the nature of the mind. An insufficient grasp of the underlying philosophical issues could undermine the use of AI and brain enhancement technology, bringing about the demise or suffering of conscious beings. Examining the philosophical questions lying beneath the algorithms, Schneider takes on AI’s thorniest implications.
'Packed with material that enlightens new ways of thinking about a hot topic...A philosophical tour with real-world implications.' — Forbes
'Schneider is a sure-footed and witty guide to slippery ethical terrain.' — Washington Post
'[A] demanding dialogue between philosophy and science.' — Nature
'A well-reasoned and thoughtful discussion about the need for AI researchers and policymakers to place more emphasis on the question of consciousness.' — Tim
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9780691216744
Format: Trade paperback (US)
Year: 2021
Publisher: Princeton University Press
Description:
*One of Forbes' Must-Read Brain Books of 2019*
*Finalist for the PROSE Award in Philosophy, Association of American Publishers*
We are at a monumental turning point in human history. AI is taking intelligence in new directions. The strongest human competitors in chess, go, and Jeopardy! have been beaten by AIs, and AI is getting more sophisticated by the day. Further, AI research is going inside the human brain itself, attempting to augment human minds. It may even create greater-than-human-level intelligence, leading to a new generation of artificial minds — Minds 2.0. Susan Schneider, a philosopher, argues that these undertakings must not be attempted without a richer understanding of the nature of the mind. An insufficient grasp of the underlying philosophical issues could undermine the use of AI and brain enhancement technology, bringing about the demise or suffering of conscious beings. Examining the philosophical questions lying beneath the algorithms, Schneider takes on AI’s thorniest implications.
'Packed with material that enlightens new ways of thinking about a hot topic...A philosophical tour with real-world implications.' — Forbes
'Schneider is a sure-footed and witty guide to slippery ethical terrain.' — Washington Post
'[A] demanding dialogue between philosophy and science.' — Nature
'A well-reasoned and thoughtful discussion about the need for AI researchers and policymakers to place more emphasis on the question of consciousness.' — Tim