{"title":"Jenny Kennedy","description":"\u003cp\u003eIf you're searching for an author who brilliantly weaves together the intricacies of science and nature with everyday life, look no further than Jenny Kennedy. Her insightful works captivate readers with their intelligent and engaging narrative. Known for her expertise in exploring the nuances of modern relationships through a scientific lens, Kennedy offers a unique perspective that is both enlightening and entertaining.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne of her notable works, \u003cem\u003eThe Smart Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, challenges traditional views of domesticity by examining the intersection of technology, gender roles, and modern companionship. In this thought-provoking book, Kennedy delves into the world of artificial intelligence and its impact on household dynamics, offering readers a fascinating exploration of how smart technology is reshaping our lives and partnerships.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCategorised under Science \u0026amp; Nature, Jenny Kennedy’s books are perfect for readers who enjoy thought-provoking literature that expands their understanding of the world while offering a comforting sense of familiarity. Her writing not only educates but also inspires, making her works a valued addition to any collection.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-smart-wife-by-yolande-strengers-9780262542791","title":"The Smart Wife","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe life and times of the Smart Wife—feminised digital assistants who are friendly and sometimes flirty, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMeet the Smart Wife—at your service, an eclectic collection of feminised AI, robotic, and smart devices. This digital assistant is friendly and sometimes flirty, docile and efficient, occasionally glitchy but perpetually available. She might go by Siri, or Alexa, or inhabit Google Home. She can keep us company, order groceries, vacuum the floor, turn out the lights. A Japanese digital voice assistant—a virtual anime hologram named Hikari Azuma—sends her \"master\" helpful messages during the day; an American sexbot named Roxxxy takes on other kinds of household chores.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn \u003cem\u003eThe Smart Wife\u003c\/em\u003e, Yolande Strengers and Jenny Kennedy examine the emergence of digital devices that carry out \"wifework\"—domestic responsibilities that have traditionally fallen to (human) wives. They show that the principal prototype for these virtual helpers—designed in male-dominated industries—is the 1950s housewife: white, middle class, heteronormative, and nurturing, with a spick-and-span home. It's time, they say, to give the Smart Wife a reboot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat's wrong with preferring domestic assistants with feminine personalities? We like our assistants to conform to gender stereotypes—so what? For one thing, Strengers and Kennedy remind us, the design of gendered devices re-inscribes those outdated and unfounded stereotypes. Advanced technology is taking us backwards on gender equity. Strengers and Kennedy offer a Smart Wife \"manifesta,\" proposing a rebooted Smart Wife that would promote a revaluing of femininity in society in all her glorious diversity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Penguin Random House NZ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46342799196396,"sku":"9780262542791","price":34.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/12540923482281.jpg?v=1743944841"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/jenny-kennedy.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}