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Flesh and Machines by Rodney Allen Brooks

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Flesh and Machines by Rodney Allen Brooks

Are we really on the brink of having robots to mop our floors, do our dishes, mow our lawns, and clean our windows? And are researchers that close to creating robots that can think, feel, repair themselves, and even reproduce?

Rodney A. Brooks, director of the MIT Artificial Intelligence Laboratory believes we are. In this lucid and accessible book, Brooks vividly depicts the history of robots and explores the ever-changing relationships between humans and their technological brethren, speculating on the growing role that robots will play in our existence. Knowing the moral battle likely to ensue, he posits a clear philosophical argument as to why we should not fear that change. What results is a fascinating book that offers a deeper understanding of who we are and how we can control what we will become.
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ISBN 13 9780375420795
ISBN 10 0375420797
Title Flesh and Machines
Author Rodney Allen Brooks
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher Pantheon Books
Year published 2002-01-01
Number of pages 272
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.