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The most human human what talking with computers teaches us about what it means to be alive

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"The Most Human Human" is a provocative, exuberant, and profound 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 "th...

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Main Author: Christian, Brian, 1984-
Format: Books Print Book
Language:English
Published: New York : Doubleday, 2011.
Edition:1st ed.
Subjects:
Philosophical anthropology.
Human beings.
Turing test.
Online Access:Go to Downloadable eBook Here.
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Summary:"The Most Human Human" is a provocative, exuberant, and profound 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.
Physical Description:ix, 303 p. ; 25 cm.
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references.
ISBN:9780385533065
0385533063
Author Notes:BRIAN CHRISTIAN holds a dual degree from Brown University in computer science and philosophy, and an MFA in poetry. His work has appeared in both literary and scientific journals.

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