The Nature of the Machine and the Collapse of Cybernetics: A Transhumanist Lesson for Emerging Technologies - Couverture souple

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Malapi-Nelson, Alcibiades

 
9783319854120: The Nature of the Machine and the Collapse of Cybernetics: A Transhumanist Lesson for Emerging Technologies
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ISBN 10 : 3319854127 ISBN 13 : 9783319854120
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 2018

Synopsis

This book is a philosophical exploration of the theoretical causes behind the collapse of classical cybernetics, as well as the lesson that this episode can provide to current emergent technologies. Alcibiades Malapi-Nelson advances the idea that the cybernetic understanding of the nature of a machine entails ontological and epistemological consequences that created both material and theoretical conundrums. However, he proposes that given our current state of materials research, scientific practices, and research tools, there might be a way for cybernetics to flourish this time.

The book starts with a historical and theoretical articulation of cybernetics in order to proceed with a philosophical explanation of its collapse—emphasizing the work of Alan Turing, Ross Ashby and John von Neumann. Subsequently, Malapi-Nelson unveils the common metaphysical signature shared between cybernetics and emergent technologies, identifying this signature as transhumanist in nature. Finally, avenues of research that may allow these disruptive technologies to circumvent the cybernetic fate are indicated. It is proposed that emerging technologies ultimately entail an affirmation of humanity.

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À propos de l?auteur

Alcibiades Malapi-Nelson pursued studies in philosophy in Latin America, French Canada and Toronto, where he obtained a doctorate from York University. He is currently working on the implications of emergent technologies for the future of humanity, particularly in what regards human identity, ethics and policy. He currently teaches at Seneca and Humber colleges, in Toronto.

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Éditeur
Palgrave Macmillan
Date d'édition
2018
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
3319854127
ISBN 13 
9783319854120
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
308
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ISBN 10 :  3319545167 ISBN 13 :  9783319545165
Editeur : Palgrave Macmillan, 2017
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