Books like When things start to think by Neil Gershenfeld


In "When Things Start to Think," scientist and inventor Neil Gershenfeld argues that our world has come to serve technology rather than the other way around. Drawing on cutting‑edge research in digital electronics and artificial intelligence, he shows how the gap between bits and atoms can be bridged. From shoes that transmit data through a handshake to books that can rewrite their own pages, and even super‑computers small enough to fit in a coffee cup, Gershenfeld illustrates the potential for technology to enhance human creativity and reshape communication, society, and the future of computing.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Technology & Computing/Artificial Intelligence
Authors: Neil Gershenfeld
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