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Cybernetics: Or, Control and Communication in the Animal and the Machine

by Norbert Wiener
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Book cover type: Hardcover
  • ISBN13: 9781258852313
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Literary Licensing, LLC
  • Publisher Imprint: Literary Licensing, LLC
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  • Pages: 196
  • Original Price: USD 40.95
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 431 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): General

Cybernetics: Or, Control And Communication In The Animal And The Machine is a groundbreaking book by Norbert Wiener that explores the fundamental principles of cybernetics, the study of control and communication in both living organisms and machines. Originally published in 1948, this book is considered a classic in the field of cybernetics and has had a profound impact on a wide range of disciplines, including engineering, computer science, biology, psychology, and philosophy.Wiener's central thesis is that all systems, whether biological or mechanical, can be understood as information-processing systems that rely on feedback mechanisms to maintain stability and adapt to changing environments. He argues that this insight has profound implications for our understanding of the nature of intelligence, consciousness, and agency, and that it opens up new possibilities for designing more efficient and adaptive machines.Throughout the book, Wiener draws on examples from biology, engineering, and other fields to illustrate his ideas, and he engages in a wide-ranging discussion of topics such as communication theory, information theory, feedback control systems, and the relationship between mind and machine. He also explores the ethical and social implications of cybernetics, including the potential for machines to replace human labor and the need for responsible stewardship of technological progress.Overall, Cybernetics: Or, Control And Communication In The Animal And The Machine is a seminal work that continues to influence our understanding of the relationship between living organisms and machines, and of the role of information and communication in shaping the world around us.This is a new release of the original 1949 edition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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