The fourth discontinuity
About this book
"[Mazlish] reaches back five centuries to trace the history of our uneasy relationship with the idea of artificial 'life' and mechanical aspects of the human being. This analysis ... interweaves science, technology and literature to depict a changing cultural gestalt"--Cover.
Details
- First published
- 1993
- OL Work ID
- OL1837538W
Subjects
Human-machine systemsHuman information processingArtificial intelligenceTechnology, social aspectsNew York Times reviewedMental ProcessesMan-Machine Systems