The future is inevitable, unavoidable, and unstoppable as time itself.
Sometimes, it bursts through our doors, as loud and powerful as a freight train. On other occasions, it sneaks in almost undetected, invisible, quiet as a whisper. It is big on promises, rich in hopes and fears, and always full of surprises. Good and bad. The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which started in the 20th century, moves forward toward a destination that is still, generally, unknown to us. How far can it go? How far do we want it to go? Can we create a human-like AI? If so, can it be done without giving it human characteristics? Emotions? Humor? Fear? Anger? Envy? Loyalty? How will we interact with this human-like AI? Trust it? Use it? Fear it? Fight it?
How will it change the world that our great-great-grandchildren inherit from us? The world of transhumans, advanced humans who will be stronger, smarter, healthier, better-looking, and more talented than us. And, hopefully, not afraid of their artificial creations.
This collection of short sci-fi stories explores the future where humans and AI share not only the same space and time, but also jobs, needs, goals, and interests. A world in which they all coexist, collaborate, and, sometimes, collide.
The future is inevitable, unavoidable, and unstoppable as time itself.
Sometimes, it bursts through our doors, as loud and powerful as a freight train. On other occasions, it sneaks in almost undetected, invisible, quiet as a whisper. It is big on promises, rich in hopes and fears, and always full of surprises. Good and bad. The artificial intelligence (AI) revolution, which started in the 20th century, moves forward toward a destination that is still, generally, unknown to us. How far can it go? How far do we want it to go? Can we create a human-like AI? If so, can it be done without giving it human characteristics? Emotions? Humor? Fear? Anger? Envy? Loyalty? How will we interact with this human-like AI? Trust it? Use it? Fear it? Fight it?
How will it change the world that our great-great-grandchildren inherit from us? The world of transhumans, advanced humans who will be stronger, smarter, healthier, better-looking, and more talented than us. And, hopefully, not afraid of their artificial creations.
This collection of short sci-fi stories explores the future where humans and AI share not only the same space and time, but also jobs, needs, goals, and interests. A world in which they all coexist, collaborate, and, sometimes, collide.
I, AI: Sci-Fi Stories for the Transhuman Age
170
I, AI: Sci-Fi Stories for the Transhuman Age
170Paperback
Product Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781956305005 |
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| Publisher: | Random Forest Press |
| Publication date: | 10/23/2021 |
| Pages: | 170 |
| Product dimensions: | 5.25(w) x 8.00(h) x 0.36(d) |