Where There Be Humans

Author : Matt Haig
Publisher : Simon and Schuster
Page : 304 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2013-07-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781476727929

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The Humans by Matt Haig Pdf

The bestselling, award-winning author of The Midnight Library offers his funniest, most devastating dark comedy yet, a “silly, sad, suspenseful, and soulful” (Philadelphia Inquirer) novel that’s “full of heart” (Entertainment Weekly). When an extra-terrestrial visitor arrives on Earth, his first impressions of the human species are less than positive. Taking the form of Professor Andrew Martin, a prominent mathematician at Cambridge University, the visitor is eager to complete the gruesome task assigned him and hurry home to his own utopian planet, where everyone is omniscient and immortal. He is disgusted by the way humans look, what they eat, their capacity for murder and war, and is equally baffled by the concepts of love and family. But as time goes on, he starts to realize there may be more to this strange species than he had thought. Disguised as Martin, he drinks wine, reads poetry, develops an ear for rock music, and a taste for peanut butter. Slowly, unexpectedly, he forges bonds with Martin’s family. He begins to see hope and beauty in the humans’ imperfection, and begins to question the very mission that brought him there. Praised by The New York Times as a “novelist of great seriousness and talent,” author Matt Haig delivers an unlikely story about human nature and the joy found in the messiness of life on Earth. The Humans is a funny, compulsively readable tale that playfully and movingly explores the ultimate subject—ourselves.

Author : Michael W. Eysenck,Christine Eysenck
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 246 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-12-30
Category : Psychology
ISBN : 9781000481440

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AI vs Humans by Michael W. Eysenck,Christine Eysenck Pdf

The great majority of books on artificial intelligence are written by AI experts who understandably focus on its achievements and potential transformative effects on society. In contrast, AI vs Humans is written by two psychologists (Michael and Christine Eysenck) whose perspective on AI (including robotics) is based on their knowledge and understanding of human cognition. This book evaluates the strengths and limitations of people and AI. The authors’ expertise equips them well to consider this by seeing how well (or badly) AI compares to human intelligence. They accept that AI matches or exceeds human ability in many spheres such as mathematical calculations, complex games (e.g., chess, Go, and poker), diagnosis from medical images, and robotic surgery. However, the human tendency to anthropomorphise has led many people to claim mistakenly that AI systems can think, infer, reason, and understand while engaging in information processing. In fact, such systems lack all those cognitive skills and are also deficient in the quintessentially human abilities of flexibility of thinking and general intelligence. At a time when human commitment to AI appears unstoppable, this up-to-date book advocates a symbiotic and co-operative relationship between humans and AI. It will be essential reading for anyone interested in AI and human cognition.

Author : David Burden,Maggi Savin-Baden
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 308 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9781351365260

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Virtual Humans by David Burden,Maggi Savin-Baden Pdf

Virtual Humans provides a much-needed definition of what constitutes a ‘virtual human’ and places virtual humans within the wider context of Artificial Intelligence development. It explores the technical approaches to creating a virtual human, as well as emergent issues such as embodiment, identity, agency and digital immortality, and the resulting ethical challenges. The book presents an overview of current research and practice in this area, and outlines the major challenges faced by today’s developers and researchers. The book examines the possibility for using virtual humans in a variety of roles, from personal assistants to teaching, coaching and knowledge management, and the book situates these discussions around familiar applications (e.g. Siri, Cortana, Alexa) and the portrayal of virtual humans within Science Fiction. Features Presents a comprehensive overview of this rapidly developing field Provides an array of relevant, real-life examples from expert practitioners and researchers from around the globe in how to create the avatar body, mind, senses and ability to communicate Intends to be broad in scope yet practical in approach, so that it can serve the needs of several different audiences, including researchers, teachers, developers and anyone with an interest in where these technologies might take us Covers a wide variety of issues which have been neglected in other research texts; for example, definitions and taxonomies, the ethical challenges of virtual humans and issues around digital immortality Includes numerous examples and extensive references

Author : DUANE THE GREAT WRITER
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 176 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2024-06-07
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9781300348078

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PURPOSELY DUMBED DOWN HUMANS CAN BECOME MOREAWARE by DUANE THE GREAT WRITER Pdf

Author : Janette Young,Neil Carr
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 228 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2018-01-29
Category : Sports & Recreation
ISBN : 9781315457437

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Domestic Animals, Humans, and Leisure by Janette Young,Neil Carr Pdf

Domestic animals are an integral component of human leisure experience and can enhance the physical, social, and mental wellbeing of humans. The interplay of human and animal experiences of justice, wellbeing, rights, and roles within leisure is the central theme of this book. Research explores the position of domesticated animals in human leisure experiences, in a wide array of leisure settings. Chapters question whether domestic animals may have a desire for leisure that is different from human leisure, whether animals have and wish to fulfil needs for meaningful leisure or non-leisure, and whether human leisure needs and desires may coincide or contradict wellbeing interests of animals. This book provides a venue for the dissemination and exploration of research, which champions the welfare and rights of these animals to have their needs and interests in leisure recognised. It moves the debate about animals in leisure beyond the current limits which have seen research mainly confined to the exotic ‘other’ rather than more mundane, everyday domestic animals. This book will be of interest to individuals in the fields of tourism ethics, zoology, animal behaviour, and leisure studies.

Author : Steven Langton
Publisher : Xlibris Corporation
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 43,7 Mb
Release : 2024-04-03
Category : Body, Mind & Spirit
ISBN : 9781669881391

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Are Humans Being by Steven Langton Pdf

"ARE HUMANS BEING " is for all Generations, it tells that inspiration is such an interesting word, with a positive basis in thought. To inspire is to suggest, convince, create a change in another human being resulting in a personal achievement. "ARE HUMANS BEING " explains how i personally viewed the world, humankind at the piont in time when a new century and a new millennium were about to begin. The much awaited for 21st century, the century of technological and scientific advancement into an unknown future. Yet humankind has endured to growing/progressing to a world that has changed human behaviour. From the perspective, point of view that we the human species are, in the present, heading for possible extinction. We know why, yet do we focus our thoughts to ensuring a liveable future for the generations to come. Afterall to think about the future, we as individuals must think about the present and what we the human species are doing to ensure, not only now, but also a future that is beneficial and safe for all human beings. "ARE HUMANS BEING " speaks of concern for the Earth, the world and humankind as a whole. Yet, most importantly it is about the future of we the human species. As you read "ARE HUMANS BEING. " Please remember it is about how we think and how we apply our thoughts to changing our world for a better and more beneficial world for all whom live on our incredible planet. I hope you enjoy reading "ARE HUMANS BEING" and thank you for choosing to do so. Remember it all begins with a thought.

Author : Glen A. Mazis
Publisher : SUNY Press
Page : 290 pages
File Size : 48,6 Mb
Release : 2008-09-04
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 0791475565

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Humans, Animals, Machines by Glen A. Mazis Pdf

Examines the overlap and blurring of boundaries among humans, animals, and machines.

Author : Bo Gräslund
Publisher : Psychology Press
Page : 196 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 2005
Category : Evolution (Biology)
ISBN : 0415353459

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Early Humans and Their World by Bo Gräslund Pdf

"The deconstruction of current thought on early hominid evolution continues as the author applies critical scrutiny to the biological theory of kin selection and its relevance for the evolution of human morality and the behaviours of inbreeding avoidance and infanticide. He also examines other key issues such as the origin of cognition, spoken language, morality and typical human sexuality, as well as diet and population density."--Jacket.

Author : Helen Vivienne Fletcher
Publisher : HVF Publishing
Page : 59 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780473566609

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There's No Such Thing As Humans by Helen Vivienne Fletcher Pdf

Grub is a little monster with a big problem – he’s absolutely terrified of humans, especially the one his brother says lives under his bed. Grub’s mum says there’s no such thing as humans, but even so, they must never go to the edge of the forest. That’s fine by Grub, until his brother dares him. He can’t refuse a double dare, can he? Will Grub find humans at the edge of the forest … or something even worse?

Author : Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann,Daniel Thalmann
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 468 pages
File Size : 53,6 Mb
Release : 2005-10-31
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780470023174

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Handbook of Virtual Humans by Nadia Magnenat-Thalmann,Daniel Thalmann Pdf

Virtual Humans are becoming more and more popular and used in many applications such as the entertainment industry (in both film and games) and medical applications. This comprehensive book covers all areas of this growing industry including face and body motion, body modelling, hair simulation, expressive speech simulation and facial communication, interaction with 3D objects, rendering skin and clothes and the standards for Virtual Humans. Written by a team of current and former researchers at MIRALab, University of Geneva or VRlab, EPFL, this book is the definitive guide to the area. Explains the concept of avatars and autonomous virtual actors and the main techniques to create and animate them (body and face). Presents the concepts of behavioural animation, crowd simulation, intercommunication between virtual humans, and interaction between real humans and autonomous virtual humans Addresses the advanced topics of hair representation and cloth animation with applications in fashion design Discusses the standards for Virtual Humans, such as MPEG-4 Face Animation and MPEG-4 Body Animation.

Author : Brandon Stanton
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 534 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2020-10-06
Category : Photography
ISBN : 9781250114303

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Humans by Brandon Stanton Pdf

The Instant #1 New York Times Bestseller "Just when we need it, Humans reminds us what it means to be human . . . one of the most influential art projects of the decade.” —Washington Post Brandon Stanton’s new book, Humans—his most moving and compelling book to date—shows us the world. Brandon Stanton created Humans of New York in 2010. What began as a photographic census of life in New York City, soon evolved into a storytelling phenomenon. A global audience of millions began following HONY daily. Over the next several years, Stanton broadened his lens to include people from across the world. Traveling to more than forty countries, he conducted interviews across continents, borders, and language barriers. Humans is the definitive catalogue of these travels. The faces and locations will vary from page to page, but the stories will feel deeply familiar. Told with candor and intimacy, Humans will resonate with readers across the globe—providing a portrait of our shared experience.

Author : Michael Jenkins
Publisher : Emerald Group Publishing
Page : 220 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 2021-03-09
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781800712607

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Expert Humans by Michael Jenkins Pdf

Expert Humans: Critical Leadership Skills for a Disrupted World examines the critical leadership concepts of Altruism, Compassion and Empathy (ACE) and their application to the great disruptors of today.

Author : Cecily Maller,Yolande Strengers
Publisher : Springer
Page : 272 pages
File Size : 47,8 Mb
Release : 2018-07-20
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783319921891

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Social Practices and Dynamic Non-Humans by Cecily Maller,Yolande Strengers Pdf

The robots are coming! So too is the ‘age of automation’, the march of ‘invasive’ species, more intense natural disasters, and a potential cataclysm of other unprecedented events and phenomena of which we do not yet know, and cannot predict. This book is concerned with how to account for these non-humans and their effects within theories of social practice. In particular, this provocative collection tackles contemporary debates about the roles, relations and agencies of constantly changing, disruptive, intelligent or otherwise 'dynamic' non-humans, such as weather, animals and automated devices. In doing so contributors challenge and take forward existing understandings of dynamic non-humans in theories of social practice by reconsidering their potential roles in everyday life. The book will benefit sociology, geography, science and technology studies, and human- (and animal-) computer interaction design scholars seeking to make sense of the complex entanglement of non-human phenomena and things in the performance of social practices.

Author : Michael Hauskeller
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 240 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2014-09-11
Category : Philosophy
ISBN : 9781317547174

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Better Humans? by Michael Hauskeller Pdf

Developments in medical science have afforded us the opportunity to improve and enhance the human species in ways unthinkable to previous generations. Whether it's making changes to mitochondrial DNA in a human egg, being prescribed Prozac, or having a facelift, our desire to live longer, feel better and look good has presented philosophers, medical practitioners and policy-makers with considerable ethical challenges. But what exactly constitutes human improvement? What do we mean when we talk of making "better" humans? In this book Michael Hauskeller explores these questions and the ideas of human good that underpin them. Posing some challenging questions about the nature of human enhancement, he interrogates the logic behind its processes and examines the justifications behind its criteria. Questioning common assumptions about what constitutes human improvement, Hauskeller asks whether the criteria proposed by its advocates are convincing. The book draws on recent research as well as popular representations of human enhancement from advertising to the internet, and provides a non-technical and accessible survey of the issues for readers and students interested in the ethics and politics of human enhancement.

Author : Buckminster Fuller,Answar Dil
Publisher : Walter de Gruyter
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2013-02-06
Category : Social Science
ISBN : 9783110859577

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Humans in Universe by Buckminster Fuller,Answar Dil Pdf