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Author:

Frischmann, Brett M., author.

Title:

Re-engineering humanity / Brett Frischmann, Evan Selinger.

Publisher:

Cambridge University Press,

Copyright Date:

2018

Description:

xvii, 417 pages ; 24 cm

Subject:

Technology--Social aspects.
Human-computer interaction.
Human-robot interaction.
Human engineering.

Other Authors:

Selinger, Evan, 1974- author.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references (pages 382-411) and index.

Contents:

Engineering humans -- Cogs in the machine of our own lives -- Techno-social engineering creep and the slippery-sloped path -- Tools for engineering humans -- Engineering humans with contracts -- On extending minds and mind control -- The path to smart techno-social environments -- Techno-social engineering of humans through smart environments -- #RelationshipOptimization -- Turing tests and the line between humans and machines -- Can humans be engineered to be incapable of thinking? -- Engineered determinism and free will -- To what end? -- Conclusion: Reimagining and building alternative futures -- Appendix A. Mass media and the First Amendment -- Appendix B. Perspectives on the Turing test -- Appendix C. Our free will discussion -- Appendix D. Modern meal times -- Appendix E. Rethinking contract theory.

ISBN:

1107147093
9781107147096

OCLC:

(OCoLC)1014452823

LCCN:

2018009338

Locations:

USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

SOAX911 -- Simpson College - Dunn Library (Indianola)

OVUX522 -- University of Iowa Libraries (Iowa City)