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Man-Machine-Environment System Engineering: Proceedings of the 20th International Conference on MMESE (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #645)
by Balbir S. Dhillon Shengzhao LongThis book presents selected papers introducing readers to the key research topics and latest development trends in the theory and application of MMESE. The advanced integrated research topic man-machine-environment system engineering (MMESE) was first established in China by Professor Shengzhao Long in 1981, with direct support from one of the greatest modern Chinese scientists, Xuesen Qian. In a letter to Shengzhao Long from October 22nd, 1993, Xuesen Qian wrote: “You have created a very important modern science and technology in China!”MMESE primarily focuses on the relationship between man, machine and environment, studying the optimum combination of man-machine-environment systems, where “man” refers to people in the workplace (e.g., operators, decision-makers), “machine” is the general name for any object controlled by man (including tools, machinery, computers, systems and technologies), and “environment” describes the specific working conditions under which man and machine interact (e.g., temperature, noise, vibration and hazardous gases). The three goals of optimizing such systems are ensuring safety, efficiency and economy.Presenting interdisciplinary studies on the concepts and methods in physiology, psychology, system engineering, computer science, environmental science, management, education and other related disciplines, this book is a valuable resource for all researchers and professionals whose work involves MMESE subjects.
Man-Machine Interactions 6: 6th International Conference on Man-Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2019, Cracow, Poland, October 2-3, 2019 (Advances in Intelligent Systems and Computing #1061)
by Aleksandra Gruca Tadeusz Czachórski Sebastian Deorowicz Katarzyna Harężlak Agnieszka PiotrowskaThis book includes a selection papers describing the latest advances and discoveries in the field of human-computer interactions, which were presented at the 6th International Conference on Man-Machine Interactions, ICMMI 2019, held in Cracow, Poland, in October 2019. Human-computer interaction is a multidisciplinary field concerned with the design of computer technology and, in particular, the interaction between humans (the users) and computers. Over recent decades, this field has expanded from its initial focus on individual and generic user behavior to the widest possible spectrum of human experiences and activities. The book features papers covering a variety of topics, which are divided into five sections: ‘human-computer interfaces,’ ‘artificial intelligence and knowledge discovery,’ ‘pattern recognition,’ ‘bio-data and bio-signal analysis,’ and ‘algorithms, optimization and signal processing.’ Presenting the latest research in the field, this book provides a valuable reference resource for academics, industry practitioners and students.
Management in the Era of Big Data: Issues and Challenges (Data Analytics Applications)
by Joanna PaliszkiewiczThis book is a wonderful collection of chapters that posits how managers need to cope in the Big Data era. It highlights many of the emerging developments in technologies, applications, and trends related to management’s needs in this Big Data era. —Dr. Jay Liebowitz, Harrisburg University of Science and Technology This book presents some meaningful work on Big Data analytics and its applications. Each chapter generates helpful guidance to the readers on Big Data analytics and its applications, challenges, and prospects that is necessary for organizational strategic direction. —Dr. Alex Koohang, Middle Georgia State University Big Data is a concept that has caught the attention of practitioners, academicians, and researchers. Big Data offers organizations the possibility of gaining a competitive advantage by managing, collecting, and analyzing massive amounts of data. As the promises and challenges posed by Big Data have increased over the past decade, significant issues have developed regarding how data can be used for improving management. Big Data can be understood as large amounts of data generated by the Internet and a variety of connected smart devices and sensors. This book discusses the main challenges posed by Big Data in a manner relevant to both practitioners and scholars. It examines how companies can leverage Big Data analytics to act and optimize the business. This book brings together the theory and practice of management in the era of Big Data. It offers a look at the current state of Big Data, including a comprehensive overview of both research and practical applications. By bringing together conceptual thinking and empirical research on the nature, meaning, and development of Big Data in management, this book unifies research on Big Data in management to stimulate new directions for academic investigation as well as practice.
Management Information Systems: Managing the Digital Firm
by Kenneth C. Laudon Jane P. LaudonThis book provides the most comprehensive overview of information systems used by business firms today, while drawing connections between MIS and business performance. <p><p> The Laudons are known for their outstanding real-world case studies, which describe how well-known companies use IT to solve problems and achieve business objectives. Students develop sought-after skills, such as leading IS-related management discussions and using IT to meet bottom-line results. <p><p> Each chapter of the 16th edition features all-new Interactive Sessions, new Video Cases, and a new Career Opportunities section building practical job-seeking skills.
Management of Organizational Culture as a Stabilizer of Changes: Organizational Culture Management Dilemmas
by Ibrahiem M. El Emary Anna Brzozowska Dagmara BubelNo enterprise today is proud of being unchanged. Stability is understood more as a sign of stagnation than reliability, and enterprises that do not change and do not evolve are commonly regarded as fossilized. Increasing globalization processes often force today’s enterprises to make organizational changes, but the effectiveness of these processes relies on its organizational culture. This book argues that the problem behind organizational culture is its multilevel structure, including the visible and hidden levels. It addresses difficult questions, such as: Is it better to make thorough, but more painful changes, or to gradually introduce small improvements? It also demonstrates that organizational culture is not a fixed phenomenon: its shaping takes place in stages, and it is essential to take such stages into account in the process of implementing the strategy of an enterprise. Providing a comprehensive insight into "organizational culture" and its relationship to change, this book will be essential reading for professionals involved in business management and IT management throughout the world. Its analyses and suggestions will allow for improved organizational culture and change management in business environments.
Managing Distributed Cloud Applications and Infrastructure: A Self-Optimising Approach (Palgrave Studies in Digital Business & Enabling Technologies)
by Theo Lynn John G. Mooney Jörg Domaschka Keith A. EllisThe emergence of the Internet of Things (IoT), combined with greater heterogeneity not only online in cloud computing architectures but across the cloud-to-edge continuum, is introducing new challenges for managing applications and infrastructure across this continuum. The scale and complexity is simply so complex that it is no longer realistic for IT teams to manually foresee the potential issues and manage the dynamism and dependencies across an increasing inter-dependent chain of service provision. This Open Access Pivot explores these challenges and offers a solution for the intelligent and reliable management of physical infrastructure and the optimal placement of applications for the provision of services on distributed clouds. This book provides a conceptual reference model for reliable capacity provisioning for distributed clouds and discusses how data analytics and machine learning, application and infrastructure optimization, and simulation can deliver quality of service requirements cost-efficiently in this complex feature space. These are illustrated through a series of case studies in cloud computing, telecommunications, big data analytics, and smart cities.
Managing Online Learning: The Life-Cycle of Successful Programs
by John VivoloManaging Online Learning is a comprehensive guide to planning and executing effective online learning programs. Featuring contributions from experienced professionals across operations in university and corporate settings, this all-in-one resource provides leaders and administrators with informed strategies for supporting learners’ and instructors’ evolving needs, implementing and evaluating pedagogically sound technologies, projecting revenue-generating models, and anticipating future scaling challenges. These highly applied chapters cover essential topics such as unit design, management of staff and finances, student engagement, user experience and interface, data analytics, and more.
Managing Software Requirements the Agile Way: Bridge the gap between software requirements and executable specifications to deliver successful projects
by Fred HeathLearn how to deliver software that meets your clients' needs with the help of a structured, end-to-end methodology for managing software requirements and building suitable systems Key Features Learn how to communicate with a project's stakeholders to elicit software requirements Deal every phase of the requirement life cycle with pragmatic methods and techniques Manage the software development process and deliver verified requirements using Scrum and Kanban Book Description Difficulty in accurately capturing and managing requirements is the most common cause of software project failure. Learning how to analyze and model requirements and produce specifications that are connected to working code is the single most fundamental step that you can take toward project success. This book focuses on a delineated and structured methodology that will help you analyze requirements and write comprehensive, verifiable specifications. You'll start by learning about the different entities in the requirements domain and how to discover them based on customer input. You'll then explore tried-and-tested methods such as impact mapping and behavior-driven development (BDD), along with new techniques such as D3 and feature-first development. This book takes you through the process of modeling customer requirements as impact maps and writing them as executable specifications. You'll also understand how to organize and prioritize project tasks using Agile frameworks, such as Kanban and Scrum, and verify specifications against the delivered code. Finally, you'll see how to start implementing the requirements management methodology in a real-life scenario. By the end of this book, you'll be able to model and manage requirements to create executable specifications that will help you deliver successful software projects. What you will learn Kick-start the requirements-gathering and analysis process in your first meeting with the client Accurately define system behavior as features Model and describe requirement entities using Impact Mapping and BDD Create a feature-based product backlog and use it to drive software development Write verification code to turn features into executable specifications Deliver the right software and respond to change using either Scrum or Kanban Choose appropriate software tools to provide transparency and traceability to your clients Who this book is for This book is for software engineers, business analysts, product managers, project managers, and software project stakeholders looking to learn a variety of techniques and methodologies for collating accurate software requirements. A fundamental understanding of the software development life cycle (SDLC) is needed to get started with this book. Although not necessary, basic knowledge of the Agile philosophy and practices, such as Scrum, along with some programming experience will help you to get the most out of this book.
Manipulationssichere Cloud-Infrastrukturen: Nachhaltige Digitalisierung durch Sealed Cloud Security
by Hubert A. Jäger Ralf O. G. RiekenIm Rahmen der sich beschleunigenden Digitalisierung wandern sowohl in der Privatwirtschaft als auch den öffentlichen Verwaltungen viele als kritisch bewertete Anwendungen und Dienste in die Cloud. Big Data, Maschinelles Lernen und Künstliche Intelligenz bieten viele Vorteile, werfen aber wachsende Sicherheits- und Datenschutzprobleme auf. Die Sicherheit der informationstechnischen Systeme, einschließlich und insbesondere der Cloud, wird somit zum Dreh- und Angelpunkt einer zuverlässigen, nachhaltigen und sicheren Wirtschaft und Verwaltung.Das vorliegende Buch gibt Antworten auf die von Sicherheitsverantwortlichen und -forschern gleichermaßen gestellte Frage „Wieviel Sicherheit ist genug?“. Dabei werden der rechtliche Rahmen beleuchtet, das Vertrauensdilemma des Cloud Computing herausgearbeitet und die grundsätzlich zur Verfügung stehenden Optionen für Cloud-Sicherheit mit einer Modellierung der Erfolgswahrscheinlichkeit der Angreifer beschrieben und quantitativ analysiert. Es wird gezeigt, wie mit dem Konzept einer manipulationssicheren, versiegelten Verarbeitung der notwendige Durchbruch bezüglich Datenschutz und IT-Sicherheit erzielt werden kann.Mit verschiedenen praktischen Anwendungsfällen der Sealed-Cloud-Technologie wird gezeigt, wie mit solch europäisch implementiertem „Confidential Cloud Computing“ Souveränität in der Datenökonomie gewonnen werden kann.
The Manipulators: Facebook, Google, Twitter, and Big Tech's War on Conservatives
by Peter J. HassonFor better or for worse, Google and social media—&“Big Tech,&” collectively—have become the new public square. Unfortunately, this public square has a watchful referee standing behind them, ready and waiting to blow the whistle if they veer too far from the preferred narrative. Americans have given these companies enormous power to select the information they read, share and discuss with their neighbors and friends. We&’ve gotten so used to it, we forget to notice that Big Tech is sifting through the available information and narrowing—and prioritizing—our choices. What happens when that power is weaponized for political ends? Although Big Tech positioned itself initially as providing politically neutral platforms, the truth is that this is no longer the case—far from it. Daily Caller reporter Peter Hasson reveals in The Manipulators that Big Tech is using its huge financial and technological power to severely restrict access to conservative voices and ideas and to rig public debate in favor of America&’s political left wing. This happens in two ways: 1) By censoring and suppressing right-of-center voices and ideas, which restricts access to information that counters the progressive narrative 2) By purposefully amplifying left-wing voices and ideas, which creates the false impression that public consensus lines up with progressive orthodoxy.
Man–Machine–Environment System Engineering: Proceedings of the 19th International Conference on MMESE (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #576)
by Balbir S. Dhillon Shengzhao LongThese proceedings showcase the best papers selected from more than 500 submissions, and introduce readers to the latest research topics and developmental trends in the theory and application of MMESE. The integrated research topic Man–Machine–Environment System Engineering (MMESE) was first established in China by Professor Shengzhao Long in 1981, with direct support from one of the greatest modern Chinese scientists, Xuesen Qian. In a letter to Long from October 22nd, 1993, Qian wrote: “You have created a very important modern science and technology in China!”MMESE studies the optimum combination of man–machine–environment systems. In this system, “man” refers to the people in the workplace (e.g. operators, decision-makers); “machine” is the general name for any object controlled by man (including tools, machinery, computers, systems and technologies), and “environment” describes the specific working conditions under which man and machine interact (e.g. temperature, noise, vibration, hazardous gases, etc.). The three main goals of optimizing man–machine–environment systems are to ensure safety, efficiency and economy.These proceedings present interdisciplinary studies on concepts and methods from physiology, psychology, system engineering, computer science, environmental science, management, education, and other related disciplines. They offer a valuable resource for all researchers and professionals whose work involves interdisciplinary areas touching on MMESE subjects.
Manual of Digital Earth
by Michael F. Goodchild Huadong Guo Alessandro AnnoniThis open access book offers a summary of the development of Digital Earth over the past twenty years. By reviewing the initial vision of Digital Earth, the evolution of that vision, the relevant key technologies, and the role of Digital Earth in helping people respond to global challenges, this publication reveals how and why Digital Earth is becoming vital for acquiring, processing, analysing and mining the rapidly growing volume of global data sets about the Earth. The main aspects of Digital Earth covered here include: Digital Earth platforms, remote sensing and navigation satellites, processing and visualizing geospatial information, geospatial information infrastructures, big data and cloud computing, transformation and zooming, artificial intelligence, Internet of Things, and social media. Moreover, the book covers in detail the multi-layered/multi-faceted roles of Digital Earth in response to sustainable development goals, climate changes, and mitigating disasters, the applications of Digital Earth (such as digital city and digital heritage), the citizen science in support of Digital Earth, the economic value of Digital Earth, and so on. This book also reviews the regional and national development of Digital Earth around the world, and discusses the role and effect of education and ethics. Lastly, it concludes with a summary of the challenges and forecasts the future trends of Digital Earth. By sharing case studies and a broad range of general and scientific insights into the science and technology of Digital Earth, this book offers an essential introduction for an ever-growing international audience.
Manufacturing Engineering: Select Proceedings of CPIE 2019 (Lecture Notes on Multidisciplinary Industrial Engineering)
by Vishal S. Sharma Uday S. Dixit Knut Sørby Arvind Bhardwaj Rajeev TrehanThis volume comprises select peer-reviewed contributions from the International Conference on Production and Industrial Engineering (CPIE) 2019. The contents focus on latest research in production and manufacturing engineering including case studies with analytical models and latest numerical approaches. The topics covered include micro, nano, and non-conventional machining, additive manufacturing, casting and forming, joining processes, vibrations and acoustics, materials and processing, product design and development, industrial automation, CAD/CAM and robotics, and sustainability in manufacturing. The book can be useful for students, researchers, and professionals working in manufacturing and production engineering, and other allied fields.
Maple in Mathematics Education and Research: Third Maple Conference, MC 2019, Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, October 15–17, 2019, Proceedings (Communications in Computer and Information Science #1125)
by Jürgen Gerhard Ilias KotsireasThis book constitutes the refereed proceedings of the third Maple Conference, MC 2019, held in Waterloo, Ontario, Canada, in October 2019. The 21 revised full papers and 9 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected out of 37 submissions, one invited paper is also presented in the volume. The papers included in this book cover topics in education, algorithms, and applciations of the mathematical software Maple.
Marke und digitale Medien: Der Wandel des Markenkonzepts im 21. Jahrhundert
by Stefanie Dänzler Thomas HeunDie Autoren dieses Buches diskutieren klassische und neuere Konzepte sowie theoretische und operative Ansätze zur Führung von Marken und geben einen Überblick über den aktuellen Stand der Debatten rund um das Konzept der Marke. Renommierte Wissenschaftler unterschiedlicher Disziplinen stellen ihre Forschungserkenntnisse zur Markentheorie dar, und namhafte Praktiker geben Empfehlungen, wie man den aus der Digitalisierung resultierenden Herausforderungen begegnen kann. Denn mit den digitalen Medienangeboten, Übertragungswegen und Endgeräten entstehen immer neue Möglichkeiten der Kommunikation und Interaktion mit den Rezipienten. So kommt es zu einem fundamentalen Medienwandel, der Marken zwingt, sich den digitalen Veränderungen anzupassen. Diese erweiterte Medienlandschaft bietet Marken für ihre Entwicklung, Kommunikation und Distribution neue Möglichkeiten und Chancen. Neben den operativen Herausforderungen stellt sich zunehmend die Frage nach theoretischen Erklärungsansätzen für die Entwicklung und Führung von Marken im digitalen Zeitalter. Das Buch richtet sich an Markenmanager, Produktmanager, Marketingforscher und Werbefachleute, aber auch Dozierende und Studierende der Marketing-, Kommunikations-, Medien- und Sozialwissenschaften lesen es mit Gewinn.In der zweiten Auflage wurden alle Beiträge überarbeitet, neue Beiträge zu den Themen digitale Innovation, Ideenbewertung, Herausforderungen der Markenführung. Big Data und Herausforderungen des Markenmanagements sind hinzugekommen.Der InhaltGrundlagen des Markenkonzepts im 21. JahrhundertsStrategische MarkenführungMarke & DesignSocial MediaEmpirische Studien zur Markenführung
Marketing and Smart Technologies: Proceedings of ICMarkTech 2019 (Smart Innovation, Systems and Technologies #167)
by Álvaro Rocha José Luís Reis Marc K. Peter Zorica BogdanovićThis book includes selected papers presented at the International Conference on Marketing and Technologies (ICMarkTech 2019), held at Maieutica Academic Campus (University Institute of Maia & Polytechnic Institute of Maia) in Maia, Portugal, from 27 to 29 November 2019. It covers up-to-date cutting-edge research on artificial intelligence applied in marketing, virtual and augmented reality in marketing, business intelligence databases and marketing, data mining and big data, marketing data science, web marketing, e-commerce and v-commerce, social media and networking, geomarketing and IoT, marketing automation and inbound marketing, machine learning applied to marketing, customer data management and CRM, and neuromarketing technologies.
Marketing d'affiliation: Développez votre propre entreprise de marketing d'affiliation tout en parcourant le monde
by Adidas WilsonLe marketing d'affiliation est la promotion de produits fabriqués par d'autres personnes ou pour des entreprises telles que les voyages, la finance, le crédit, etc. Les spécialistes du marketing publient des liens en ligne sur plusieurs sites. Les affiliés font la promotion de vos produits et une fois qu'ils font une vente, ils gagnent des commissions. Le marketing d'affiliation est un succès car de nombreux nouveaux clients voient vos produits. L’intérêt des clients est maximal quand ils voient un produit encore et encore. Il existe deux façons de faire du marketing d'affiliation. Démarrez votre programme d'affiliation ou devenez affilié d'une autre entreprise. Pour chaque vente que vous effectuez grâce aux efforts des affiliés, vous payez une commission. Si vous optez pour votre programme d'affiliation, chaque achat signifie que vous payez une commission. Si vous choisissez de promouvoir une autre entreprise sur votre site, vous gagnerez une commission pour chaque vente que vous effectuez.
Marketing en redes sociales: Guía de usuario definitiva para Facebook, Instagram, YouTube, blogs, Twitter, LinkedIn,
by Adidas WilsonQué es la participación en las redes sociales? Es el número de veces que se comparte, me gusta y comentarios. Una gran cantidad de seguidores es excelente, pero una audiencia comprometida es mejor que una grande: calidad sobre cantidad. Hay ciertas métricas que se utilizan para medir la participación en las redes sociales. Incluyen: Uso de hashtags de marca. Menciones. Click-throughs. Crecimiento de audiencia y seguidores. Gustos. Comentarios. Retweets / compartidos. Tus seguidores pueden empezar a interactuar con tu contenido de forma natural. Pero a menudo, es posible que deba animarlos un poco. Aquí hay algunos trucos para ayudarte con eso. Evalúe su compromiso: vea cuántos seguidores tiene, el número promedio de acciones y comentarios que recibe en cada publicación y cualquier otro número relevante. Asegúrese de continuar monitoreando estos números. Elija su estrategia: cada empresa tiene diferentes objetivos y las estrategias son, por tanto, diferentes. Tu estrategia dependerá de tus objetivos. Esto podría ser educar a la audiencia, recopilar comentarios, cambiar la percepción del público, etc. Comprenda a su audiencia: no es fácil involucrar a personas que no conoce.
Marketing im Zeitalter der Digitalisierung: Chancen und Herausforderungen durch digitale Innovationen (essentials)
by Nils UrbachIm Zeitalter der Digitalisierung führt der Einsatz innovativer Informationstechnologien zu deutlichen Veränderungen in der Unternehmenswelt. Dabei sind nicht nur Unternehmen aller Branchen betroffen, sondern auch alle Funktionsbereiche innerhalb eines Unternehmens. Entsprechend entstehen damit verbundene Herausforderungen auch im Marketing. Gleichzeitig bieten digitale Innovationen aber auch viele neue Möglichkeiten und Chancen. Das vorliegende essential fokussiert sich auf die Digitalisierung des Marketing sowie die damit verbundenen Chancen und Herausforderungen. Dabei werden zunächst die zentralen Treiber des digitalen Marketing herausgestellt, bevor anschließend die Implikationen und die Auswirkungen auf die Marketing-Funktion diskutiert werden. Das essential hilft dabei, auf den digitalen Wandel im Marketing nicht nur zu reagieren, sondern eine proaktive Rolle einzunehmen.Der Autor:Prof. Dr. Nils Urbach ist Professor für Wirtschaftsinformatik und Strategisches IT-Management an der Universität Bayreuth. Zudem ist er stellvertretender wissenschaftlicher Leiter am Kernkompetenzzentrum Finanz- & Informationsmanagement (FIM) und der Projektgruppe Wirtschaftsinformatik des Fraunhofer-Instituts für Angewandte Informationstechnik (FIT).
Marketing Made Simple: A Step-by-Step StoryBrand Guide for Any Business
by Donald Miller Dr. J.J. PetersonBased on Building a StoryBrand by New York Times bestselling author Donald Miller, this checklist is a strategic and actionable guide to applying the StoryBrand framework to any brand and an essential part of any marketing professional&’s tool kit.Every day, brands lose millions of dollars simply because they do not have a clear message that tells consumers who they are and what value they will add to their customers&’ lives. To solve this dilemma, Donald Miller wrote Building a StoryBrand, which has become the quintessential guide for anyone looking to craft or strengthen their brand&’s message.Now, Don is taking it a step further with this five-part checklist that helps marketing professionals and business owners apply the StoryBrand messaging framework across key customer touchpoints to effectively develop, strengthen, and communicate their brand&’s story to the marketplace.Praise for Marketing Made Simple"I created collateral for a client and they recently told me not to release the next round we created because they can&’t handle the influx of customers from the first round. They had more listings this year than in 30 years of business." - Amy Burgess, Marketing Consultant"My last email campaign I delivered raised $20k. Thank you Donald Miller for giving me a system that I know works." - Ian Stewart, Owner/Creative Director of Root Source Digital"A client went from $15MM last year to $27MM so far this year. All from updating their messaging and implementing new lead generators and email campaigns.- Wes Gay, CEO Wayfinder"Just heard from one of my clients that she&’s getting 18 ideal client leads a day from her website. Before we redid her wireframe, she averaged around 1-3 leads a week. And that&’s just with updating her website." - Amy Schutte, Owner of Hudson and Co LLC
MARS Applications in Geotechnical Engineering Systems: Multi-Dimension with Big Data
by Wengang ZhangThis book presents the application of a comparatively simple nonparametric regression algorithm, known as the multivariate adaptive regression splines (MARS) surrogate model, which can be used to approximate the relationship between the inputs and outputs, and express that relationship mathematically. The book first describes the MARS algorithm, then highlights a number of geotechnical applications with multivariate big data sets to explore the approach’s generalization capabilities and accuracy. As such, it offers a valuable resource for all geotechnical researchers, engineers, and general readers interested in big data analysis.
Mary Ellen Bute: Pioneer Animator
by Kit Smyth BasquinMary Ellen Bute: Pioneer Animator captures the personal and professional life of Mary Ellen Bute (1906–1983) one of the first American filmmakers to create abstract animated films in 1934, also one of the first Americans to use the electronic image of the oscilloscope in films starting in 1949, and the first filmmaker to interpret James Joyce's literature for the screen, Passages from James Joyce's Finnegans Wake, a live-action film for which she won a Cannes Film Festival Prize in 1965. Bute had an eye for talent and selected many creative people who would go on to be famous. She hired Norman McLaren to hand paint on film for the animation of her Spook Sport, 1939, before he left to head the animation department of the Canadian Film Board. She cast the now famous character actor Christopher Walken at age fourteen as the star of her short live-action film, The Boy Who Saw Through, 1958. Also, Bute enlisted Elliot Kaplan to compose the film score of her Finnegans Wake before he moved on to compose music for TV's Fantasy Island and Ironside. This biography drawn from interviews with Bute's family, friends, and colleagues, presents the personal and professional life of the filmmaker and her behind-the-scenes process of making animated and live action films.
Maschinen der Kommunikation: Interdisziplinäre Perspektiven auf Technik und Gesellschaft im digitalen Zeitalter (ars digitalis)
by Peter Klimczak Christer Petersen Samuel SchillingEin Buch über Menschen, Maschinen und ihre VerbindungenDigitale Endgeräte sind längst zu einem festen Bestandteil unserer Gesellschaft geworden. Aber wie wirkt sich der technische Fortschritt auf unser tägliches Zusammenleben aus? Antworten auf diese Frage liefert das neue Buch über die wechselseitigen Beziehungen zwischen Mensch und Maschine. Digitalisierung als kulturelle RevolutionDass neue Technologien industrielle und wirtschaftliche Prozesse verändern, lässt sich leicht anhand von Portalen wie eBay oder Amazon belegen. Das Internet setzt aber auch weniger sichtbare Veränderungen in Gang. So nehmen technische Innovationen Einfluss darauf, wie wir Menschen Informationen vermitteln, aufnehmen und verarbeiten. Zu solchen Innovationen zählen:ChatbotsHumanoide RoboterDigitale AgentenDer Wandel kultureller Praktiken bedeutet jedoch nicht, dass menschliches Miteinander auf Kosten eines automatisierten Überwachungsapparates verloren geht. Die Herausgeber Klimczak, Petersen und Schilling rufen in ihrem Buch zu einem fachübergreifenden Austausch über die Kommunikationsweisen zwischen Mensch und Maschine auf. Posthumanismus aus interdisziplinärer SichtDie Herausgeber dieses Buchs über Mensch, Maschine und Gesellschaft arbeiten an der Technischen Universität in Brandenburg in den Bereichen Medienforschung und Kognitive Systeme. Ihre Kollaboration basiert auf einer engen Vernetzung von kulturwissenschaftlichen und informationstechnologischen Disziplinen. Konkret bedeutet das:Geisteswissenschaftler müssen die maschinellen Grundlagen ihrer digitalen Untersuchungsobjekte verstehen.Technische Entwickler müssen verstehen, wie ihre Erfindungen kulturelle Verhältnisse verändern. Auch wenn die Herausgeber für ihr Buch über die komplexen Zusammenhänge zwischen Mensch und Maschine eine Vielzahl an Perspektiven heranziehen, werden immer wieder Überschneidungen deutlich. Deshalb richtet sich dieses Werk an Forscher und Praktiker aus verschiedensten Fachgebieten, darunter:InformatikNachrichtentechnikKulturwissenschaftSoziologiePhilosophieNur, wenn all diese Disziplinen an einem Strang ziehen, kann unsere Gesellschaft die Herausforderungen meistern, die Neue Medien und Künstliche Intelligenz mit sich bringen.
Maschinenliebe: Liebespuppen und Sexroboter aus technischer, psychologischer und philosophischer Perspektive
by Oliver BendelSexroboter sind ein Thema, das die Medien mit Vorliebe behandeln und die Gesellschaft spaltet. Es gibt einige Modelle wie Emma oder Harmony. Viel verbreiteter sind allerdings einfache Liebespuppen mit überzeugender Haut und auswechselbaren Körperöffnungen. Sie finden sich in zahlreichen Bordellen und können problemlos bei Amazon und Co. bestellt werden. Zwischen Liebespuppen und Sexrobotern sind die Grenzen fließend. Sobald Liebespuppen sprechen können oder Sensoren und Aktoren haben, werden sie zu Sexrobotern. Einzelne Varianten weisen mimische Fähigkeiten auf und können den Kopf bewegen. Das Buch erklärt Grundbegriffe, geht auf technische Details ein und diskutiert psychologische, soziologische und philosophische Erkenntnisse und Herausforderungen. Es beleuchtet die Praxis der Sexarbeit und liefert Stellungnahmen von Herstellern und Benutzern.
Mass Effect: The Complete Comics
by Mac Walters John Jackson Miller Jeremy BarlowThe champions of BioWare's award winning series embark on thrilling interstellar expeditions through alien war and existential crisis, struggling for peace and fighting for the right to survive.Mass Effect's vibrant world is teeming with conflict, and always on the edge of tipping into despair--but there are some who still struggle to maintain order in the chaos and secure the future of the galaxy. Join Liara as she teams up with the Drell Feron to recover the body of Commander Shepard from the Shadow Broker, uncover the origins of the Illusive Man in an epic tale of betrayal and discovery, and witness Aria defend the space station Omega from Cerberus forces, as well as the internal conflicts at Cerberus and the lives of the agents who serve it. Also included in this volume are collected stories of characters you love like Garrus, Tali'Zorah, and Wrex, and the series Discovery which follows the Turian soldier Tiran Kandros.This book compiles all of the Mass Effect comic book series in one affordable, accessible, and comprehensive format--a must buy for fans of the Mass Effect universe and BioWare.Collects Mass Effect: Redemption #1-4, Mass Effect: Evolution #1-4, Mass Effect: Invasion #1-4, Mass Effect: Homeworlds #1-4, Mass Effect: Foundation #1-13, and Mass Effect: Discovery #1-4.