{"title":"Christopher Summerfield","description":"\u003cp\u003eWelcome to the collection of works by the intriguing author Christopher Summerfield. Known for his insightful explorations into the realms of Science \u0026amp; Nature, Summerfield captivates readers with his thought-provoking narratives and profound understanding of the natural world and human cognition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAmong his acclaimed works is \u003cem\u003eThese Strange New Minds\u003c\/em\u003e, a compelling examination of the complexities and wonders of human thought processes. Summerfield's ability to weave scientific concepts into engaging storytelling makes his books a perfect choice for both the curious reader and the avid science enthusiast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs you delve into Christopher Summerfield's collection, you'll discover a rich tapestry of ideas that challenge conventional thinking and inspire a greater appreciation for the mysteries of the mind and the universe. Whether you're an expert in the field or just beginning your journey into the world of Science \u0026amp; Nature, Summerfield's books promise both education and entertainment.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"these-strange-new-minds-by-christopher-summerfield-9780241694664","title":"These Strange New Minds","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow the technology that is revolutionising our world actually works, and what that means, from the Research Director at the UK government's AI Safety Institute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStunning advances in digital technology have given us a new wave of disarmingly human-like AI systems. The march of this new technology is set to upturn our economies, challenge our democracies, and refashion society in unpredictable ways. We can expect these AI systems to soon be making autonomous decisions on the user's behalf, with transformative impact on everything we do. It is vital we understand how they work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCan AI systems 'think', 'know' and 'understand'? Could they manipulate or deceive you, and if so, what might they make you do? Whose interests do they ultimately represent? And when will they be able to move beyond words and take actions for themselves in the real world? Ultimately, can we look forward to a technological utopia, or are we in the process of writing ourselves out of history?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThese Strange New Minds\u003c\/em\u003e by Christopher Summerfield delves into these urgent questions and explores the implications of this rapidly evolving technology.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46632376107244,"sku":"9780241694664","price":36.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780241694664.jpg?v=1752228908"},{"product_id":"these-strange-new-minds-by-christopher-summerfield-9781405966160","title":"These Strange New Minds","description":"How the technology that is revolutionising our world actually works, and what that means, from the Research Director at the UK government's AI safety Institute\n\n'Engaging, insightful, panoramic' Mustafa Suleyman, CEO of Microsoft AI \u0026amp; Cofounder of DeepMind\n\nStunning advances in digital technology have introduced a new wave of human-like AI systems. Chatbots like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini are already reshaping economies, challenge democracies, and reshaping society in unpredictable ways. And soon, these AI systems could make autonomous decisions on their users' behalf, transforming everything we do. Understanding how they work is crucial.\n\nCan AI systems think, know, and understand?\n\nCould they manipulate or deceive you, and if so, what might they make you do?\n\nWhose interests do they represent?\n\nWhen will they be able to move beyond words and take action in the real world?\n\nNeuroscientist and AI researcher Christopher Summerfield explores these questions, charting AI's evolution from early ideas in the seventeenth century to today's deep neural networks. His book is the most accessible, up-to-date, and authoritative exploration of this radical technology. With an understanding of AI's inner workings, we can address the existential question of our age- can we look forward to a technological utopia, or are we writing ourselves out of history?","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47289004458220,"sku":"9781405966160","price":30.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/e9ca760e2e13ee8f518b7d7d861672fb.jpg?v=1770602212"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/christopher-summerfield.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}