The Computer And The Mind
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The Computer And The Mind
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Author : Philip Nicholas Johnson-Laird
language : en
Publisher: Harvard University Press
Release Date : 1988
The Computer And The Mind written by Philip Nicholas Johnson-Laird and has been published by Harvard University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1988 with Computers categories.
In a field choked with seemingly impenetrable jargon, Philip N. Johnson-Laird has done the impossible: written a book about how the mind works that requires no advance knowledge of artificial intelligence, neurophysiology, or psychology. The mind, he says, depends on the brain in the same way as the execution of a program of symbolic instructions depends on a computer, and can thus be understood by anyone willing to start with basic principles of computation and follow his step-by-step explanations. The author begins with a brief account of the history of psychology and the birth of cognitive science after World War II. He then describes clearly and simply the nature of symbols and the theory of computation, and follows with sections devoted to current computational models of how the mind carries out all its major tasks, including visual perception, learning, memory, the planning and control of actions, deductive and inductive reasoning, and the formation of new concepts and new ideas. Other sections discuss human communication, meaning, the progress that has been made in enabling computers to understand natural language, and finally the difficult problems of the conscious and unconscious mind, free will, needs and emotions, and self-awareness. In an envoi, the author responds to the critics of cognitive science and defends the computational view of the mind as an alternative to traditional dualism: cognitive science integrates mind and matter within the same explanatory framework. This first single-authored introduction to cognitive science will command the attention of students of cognitive science at all levels including psychologists, linguists, computer scientists, philosophers, and neuroscientists--as well as all readers curious about recent knowledge on how the mind works.
The Computer And The Brain
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Author : John von Neumann
language : en
Publisher: Yale University Press
Release Date : 2012-06-26
The Computer And The Brain written by John von Neumann and has been published by Yale University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012-06-26 with Computers categories.
First published in 1958, John von Neumann's classic work "The Computer and the Brain" explored the analogies between computing machines and the living human brain. Von Neumann showed that the brain operates both digitally and analogically, but also has its own unique statistical language. And more than fifty years after its inception the "von Neumann architecture"--An organizational framework for computer design - still lies at the heart of today's machines. In his foreword to this new edition, Ray Kurzweil, a futurist famous for his own musings on the relationship between technology and consciousness, places von Neumann's work in a historical context and shows how it remains relevant today.
Engines Of The Mind
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Author : Joel N. Shurkin
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1986
Engines Of The Mind written by Joel N. Shurkin and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1986 with Computers categories.
The Computer Revolution In Philosophy
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Author : Aaron Sloman
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1978
The Computer Revolution In Philosophy written by Aaron Sloman and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1978 with Computers categories.
The Computer And The Brain
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Author : J. R. Brink
language : en
Publisher: North Holland
Release Date : 1989
The Computer And The Brain written by J. R. Brink and has been published by North Holland this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1989 with Computers categories.
This collection of interdisciplinary analyses addresses the issue of the language of the brain. The contributors include computer scientists, neuroscientists, psychologists, linguists, and historians. The resulting collection reflects the state of knowledge more than a generation after John von Neumann entitled his tantalizing and provocative lectures The Computer and the Brain. John von Neumann was one of the first to address the highly controversial issue of appropriate models to use in discussing cognitive science. The issue he raised most pointedly, and one that is still hotly debated, is the language of the brain. In his Silliman lectures he questioned the validity of using the computer as an interpretive model for human thought, asserting that the language of the brain is not mathematical. Later in the same lecture series, however, he attributes a statistical pattern to the brain. This paradoxical stance of von Neumann's is representative of the rapidly shifting nature of cognitive science, and of the study of the nature of language.
The Thinking Computer
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Author : Bertram Raphael
language : en
Publisher: W.H. Freeman
Release Date : 1976-01-01
The Thinking Computer written by Bertram Raphael and has been published by W.H. Freeman this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1976-01-01 with Artificial intelligence categories.
Brain Vs Computer The Challenge Of The Century
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Author : Jean-pierre Fillard
language : en
Publisher: World Scientific
Release Date : 2016-12-12
Brain Vs Computer The Challenge Of The Century written by Jean-pierre Fillard and has been published by World Scientific this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2016-12-12 with Computers categories.
It is well known that every animal species obeys Darwin's law of evolution, which requires permanent adaptation of animals to their environment. To be precise, every species except man, who behaves exactly contrariwise, adapting the workplace to himself in order to survive. For that he generally enjoys a particular gift of nature: intelligence.That reverse adaptation, which accumulated over centuries, led to what we call 'progress'. This was enhanced by the development of machines which began to be also intelligent and now compete fiercely with humans through the development of an 'artificial intelligence'.Some famous people in the world of science and technology recently sounded the alarm about the threats which these improvements are posing. They invoked a possible domination by the machines due to their uncontrolled superior intelligence, potentially leading us into a certain kind of slavery.In this book we take a look at this new challenge of the human brain versus the computer. The brain is a very complex organ and we are just beginning to understand how it works; many things remain mysterious and can lead to surprises. We will see how current investigations bring new information about this strange organ.We will also see how the 'artificial challenger' plans to win the battle, how computers are getting more and more powerful and subtle as the AI advances. Would a transfer of minds in a machine be possible? Would the computer be capable of a self, nonneuromorphic intelligence? These questions are now open.Who will win? We do not know yet. But it is certain that many things are going to change in our lives in the very near future.
Computing The Mind
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Author : Shimon Edelman
language : en
Publisher: Oxford University Press
Release Date : 2008-09-08
Computing The Mind written by Shimon Edelman and has been published by Oxford University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2008-09-08 with Medical categories.
In a culmination of humanity's millennia-long quest for self knowledge, the sciences of the mind are now in a position to offer concrete, empirically validated answers to the most fundamental questions about human nature. What does it mean to be a mind? How is the mind related to the brain? How are minds shaped by their embodiment and environment? What are the principles behind cognitive functions such as perception, memory, language, thought, and consciousness?By analyzing the tasks facing any sentient being that is subject to stimulation and a pressure to act, Shimon Edelman identifies computation as the common denominator in the emerging answers to all these questions. Any system composed of elements that exchange signals with each other and occasionally with the rest of the world can be said to be engaged in computation. A brain composed of neurons is one example of a system that computes, and the computations that the neurons collectively carry out constitute the brain's mind.Edelman presents a computational account of the entire spectrum of cognitive phenomena that constitutes the mind. He begins with sentience, and uses examples from visual perception to demonstrate that it must, at its very core, be a type of computation. Throughout his account, Edelman acknowledges the human mind's biological origins. Along the way, he also demystifies traits such as creativity, language, and individual and collective consciousness, and hints at how naturally evolved minds can transcend some of their limitations by moving to computational substrates other than brains. The account that Edelman gives in this book is accessible, yet unified and rigorous, and the big picture he presents is supported by evidence ranging from neurobiology to computer science. The book should be read by anyone seeking a comprehensive and current introduction to cognitive psychology.
Reflexology
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Author : Moss Arnold
language : en
Publisher: Brolga Publishing
Release Date : 2018-11-01
Reflexology written by Moss Arnold and has been published by Brolga Publishing this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2018-11-01 with Health & Fitness categories.
Reflexology - Basics of the Middle Way answers the questions to the mystery surrounding the science and art of reflexology. Moss Arnold, the acclaimed originator and presenter of Chi-reflexology covers the basics of his approach to reflexology as well as beginning the process of establishing a solid foundation upon which reflexology can stand through a re-examination of the theory and practice. "The Challenge for a therapist is to turn the science of reflexology into their own unique art. To achieve this, anyone using reflexology needs an excellent understanding of the basics."
The Mind Tool
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Author : Neill Graham
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1980
The Mind Tool written by Neill Graham and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1980 with Computers categories.