Author: C. P. Snow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1107606144
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 193
Book Description
The importance of science and technology and future of education and research are just some of the subjects discussed here.
Memory Distortions and Their Prevention
Author: Deborah L. Best
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1134809697
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
This volume explores the well-documented phenomena of memory distortion in a variety of settings, as well as how it can be ameliorated or prevented altogether. The editors have recruited some of the very best researchers in the applied cognitive field to address these issues. These authors examine distortion from several angles: fuzzy trace theory, face identification, memory deficits with age, collaborative influences on distortion, sociocultural influences on memory, retention of procedural and declarative information, and ignorance of medical and other information. The final chapter addresses the issue of cognitive technology, in general. Because of the surge of interest in applied cognitive psychology and in the memory distortion issue in particular, this book will be valuable to many applied and basic researchers.
Publisher: Psychology Press
ISBN: 1134809697
Category : Psychology
Languages : en
Pages : 207
Book Description
This volume explores the well-documented phenomena of memory distortion in a variety of settings, as well as how it can be ameliorated or prevented altogether. The editors have recruited some of the very best researchers in the applied cognitive field to address these issues. These authors examine distortion from several angles: fuzzy trace theory, face identification, memory deficits with age, collaborative influences on distortion, sociocultural influences on memory, retention of procedural and declarative information, and ignorance of medical and other information. The final chapter addresses the issue of cognitive technology, in general. Because of the surge of interest in applied cognitive psychology and in the memory distortion issue in particular, this book will be valuable to many applied and basic researchers.
Knowledge
Author: Nico Stehr
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415317375
Category : Knowledge, Sociology of
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The increasing investment in scientific knowledge, in its production, distribution and reproduction, is acquiring greater social significance. Everything that is regarded as knowledge in society has become a legitimate subject matter for academic investigations from various disciplines and for practitioners.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 9780415317375
Category : Knowledge, Sociology of
Languages : en
Pages : 424
Book Description
The increasing investment in scientific knowledge, in its production, distribution and reproduction, is acquiring greater social significance. Everything that is regarded as knowledge in society has become a legitimate subject matter for academic investigations from various disciplines and for practitioners.
Agnotology
Author: Robert Proctor
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804759014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
"This volume emerged from workshops held at Pennsylvania State University in 2003 and Stanford University in 2005"--P. vii.
Publisher:
ISBN: 9780804759014
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 298
Book Description
"This volume emerged from workshops held at Pennsylvania State University in 2003 and Stanford University in 2005"--P. vii.
Man and Natural Resources
Author: Cedric Stanton Hicks
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000869032
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Originally published in 1975, yet prophetic in its wisdom this book deals with major aspects of man’s ecological destruction in an industrial framework. As well as discussing the destruction of forests by early civilizations the book examines the rate and extension of environmental deterioration in more recent times and the importance of the integrated ‘feed-back’ controls which maintain stability in the ecosphere of which humankind forms a part. Examining the role of entropy, energy quanta and indeterminacy in overthrowing both science and economic theory, the book provides examples from the 20th Century of the uncontrolled demands for energy and material resources, as well as of increasing toxic hazard in the biosphere.
Publisher: Taylor & Francis
ISBN: 1000869032
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 180
Book Description
Originally published in 1975, yet prophetic in its wisdom this book deals with major aspects of man’s ecological destruction in an industrial framework. As well as discussing the destruction of forests by early civilizations the book examines the rate and extension of environmental deterioration in more recent times and the importance of the integrated ‘feed-back’ controls which maintain stability in the ecosphere of which humankind forms a part. Examining the role of entropy, energy quanta and indeterminacy in overthrowing both science and economic theory, the book provides examples from the 20th Century of the uncontrolled demands for energy and material resources, as well as of increasing toxic hazard in the biosphere.
AI
Author: Roman V. Yampolskiy
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003846912
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Delving into the deeply enigmatic nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable explores the various reasons why the field is so challenging. Written by one of the founders of the field of AI safety, this book addresses some of the most fascinating questions facing humanity, including the nature of intelligence, consciousness, values and knowledge. Moving from a broad introduction to the core problems, such as the unpredictability of AI outcomes or the difficulty in explaining AI decisions, this book arrives at more complex questions of ownership and control, conducting an in-depth analysis of potential hazards and unintentional consequences. The book then concludes with philosophical and existential considerations, probing into questions of AI personhood, consciousness, and the distinction between human intelligence and artificial general intelligence (AGI). Bridging the gap between technical intricacies and philosophical musings, AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable appeals to both AI experts and enthusiasts looking for a comprehensive understanding of the field, whilst also being written for a general audience with minimal technical jargon.
Publisher: CRC Press
ISBN: 1003846912
Category : Computers
Languages : en
Pages : 240
Book Description
Delving into the deeply enigmatic nature of Artificial Intelligence (AI), AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable explores the various reasons why the field is so challenging. Written by one of the founders of the field of AI safety, this book addresses some of the most fascinating questions facing humanity, including the nature of intelligence, consciousness, values and knowledge. Moving from a broad introduction to the core problems, such as the unpredictability of AI outcomes or the difficulty in explaining AI decisions, this book arrives at more complex questions of ownership and control, conducting an in-depth analysis of potential hazards and unintentional consequences. The book then concludes with philosophical and existential considerations, probing into questions of AI personhood, consciousness, and the distinction between human intelligence and artificial general intelligence (AGI). Bridging the gap between technical intricacies and philosophical musings, AI: Unexplainable, Unpredictable, Uncontrollable appeals to both AI experts and enthusiasts looking for a comprehensive understanding of the field, whilst also being written for a general audience with minimal technical jargon.
Powermatics
Author: Marike Finlay - de Monchy
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317367243
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Originally published in 1987. This critical work is an exploration of new communications technology in its social context, as a social discourse determined by other forms of inter-play. The author refers to Weber, Innis, Habermas and Foucault to develop her argument.
Publisher: Routledge
ISBN: 1317367243
Category : Social Science
Languages : en
Pages : 355
Book Description
Originally published in 1987. This critical work is an exploration of new communications technology in its social context, as a social discourse determined by other forms of inter-play. The author refers to Weber, Innis, Habermas and Foucault to develop her argument.
Sessional Papers
Author: Great Britain. Parliament. House of Commons
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
Publisher:
ISBN:
Category : Great Britain
Languages : en
Pages : 852
Book Description
The Philosophy and Practice of Science
Author: David B. Teplow
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009445278
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
This book is a novel synthesis of the philosophy and practice of science, covering its diverse theoretical, metaphysical, logical, philosophical, and practical elements. The process of science is generally taught in its empirical form: what science is, how it works, what it has achieved, and what it might achieve in the future. What is often absent is how to think deeply about science and how to apply its lessons in the pursuit of truth, in other words, knowing how to know. In this volume, David Teplow presents illustrative examples of science practice, history and philosophy of science, and sociological aspects of the scientific community, to address commonalities among these disciplines. In doing so, he challenges cherished beliefs and suggests to students, philosophers, and practicing scientists new, epistemically superior, ways of thinking about and doing science.
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
ISBN: 1009445278
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 415
Book Description
This book is a novel synthesis of the philosophy and practice of science, covering its diverse theoretical, metaphysical, logical, philosophical, and practical elements. The process of science is generally taught in its empirical form: what science is, how it works, what it has achieved, and what it might achieve in the future. What is often absent is how to think deeply about science and how to apply its lessons in the pursuit of truth, in other words, knowing how to know. In this volume, David Teplow presents illustrative examples of science practice, history and philosophy of science, and sociological aspects of the scientific community, to address commonalities among these disciplines. In doing so, he challenges cherished beliefs and suggests to students, philosophers, and practicing scientists new, epistemically superior, ways of thinking about and doing science.
International Perspectives on Teaching about Hazards and Disasters
Author: John Lidstone
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781873150191
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Discussing international perspectives on teaching about hazards and disasters, this volume features examples from Germany, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Nigeria.
Publisher: Multilingual Matters
ISBN: 9781873150191
Category : Education
Languages : en
Pages : 160
Book Description
Discussing international perspectives on teaching about hazards and disasters, this volume features examples from Germany, France, South Africa, New Zealand, Hong Kong and Nigeria.
Studying People
Author: Robert D. Reece
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780865542211
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description
Publisher: Mercer University Press
ISBN: 9780865542211
Category : Business & Economics
Languages : en
Pages : 244
Book Description