{"title":"Norbert Wiener","description":"\u003cp\u003eExplore the groundbreaking works of \u003cem\u003eNorbert Wiener\u003c\/em\u003e, a pivotal figure in the field of cybernetics. As a renowned mathematician and philosopher, Wiener revolutionised our understanding of human and machine interaction. His profound insights and pioneering ideas have shaped modern thinking about systems, control, and communication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWithin this collection, you'll find essential readings like \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Human Use of Human Beings\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e. This seminal text dives into the societal and ethical implications of technology, a topic that remains increasingly relevant in today's digital age. Wiener's exploration of feedback loops and communication holds vital lessons for both beginners and advanced scholars interested in the intersection of technology and society.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for students, academics, and curious minds, Wiener's writings offer a rich blend of theory and practical insights that continue to influence disciplines from artificial intelligence to educational reference materials. Delve into Norbert Wiener's legacy and discover how his work continues to inspire new generations of thinkers.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-human-use-of-human-beings-by-norbert-wiener-9780063423190","title":"The Human Use of Human Beings","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFor the 75th anniversary, a new edition of \u003cem\u003eThe Human Use of Human Beings\u003c\/em\u003e—the landmark book that delves into the relationship between humans and computers, and presciently anticipates many contemporary dilemmas surrounding AI technology. With a new introduction by Brian Christian, author of the bestselling \u003cem\u003eAlgorithms to Live By\u003c\/em\u003e and \u003cem\u003eThe Alignment Problem\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn 1950, mathematician-philosopher Norbert Wiener ended this classic book on the place of machines in society with a warning: “We shall never receive the right answers to our questions unless we ask the right questions.... The hour is very late, and the choice of good and evil knocks at our door.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWiener, the founder of the science of cybernetics—the study of the relationship between computers and the human nervous system—was widely mislabeled as an advocate for the automation of human life. As \u003cem\u003eThe Human Use of Human Beings\u003c\/em\u003e reveals, his vision was much more complex and interesting, and is more relevant in today’s world of AI than anyone could have anticipated.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn his new introduction, Brian Christian aptly calls Wiener the “progenitor of contemporary AI-safety discourse.” Wiener hoped that machines would release people from relentless and repetitive drudgery to achieve more creative pursuits, yet he anticipated the danger of dehumanizing and displacement. His pioneering views on the human-machine relationship as a “communicative process” are only more crucial now, as we carry in our pockets AI devices that we can literally speak to. His prescient warnings illuminate our contemporary relationships with language, art, and even social media.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Human Use of Human Beings\u003c\/em\u003e examines the implications of cybernetics for education, law, language, science, and technology, as Wiener anticipates the enormous impact—in effect, a third industrial revolution—that the computer has had on our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Arotahi Agency","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46813312123116,"sku":"9780063423190","price":53.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/676975f09c7e35bbac008294acffb44b.jpg?v=1757757221"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.live\/collections\/norbert-wiener.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}