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The Future Will Be BS Free
by Will McIntoshIn this terrifyingly timely tale for fans of The Eye of Minds, a teen and his group of friends find themselves on the run after using a genius lie-detector contraption to expose their corrupt government.In a Putin-esque near-future America, the gifted and talented high school has just been eliminated, and Sam and his friends have been using their unexpected free time to work on a tiny, undetectable, utterly reliable lie detector. They're all in it for the money--except Theo, their visionary. For Theo, it's about creating a better world. A BS-free world, where no one can lie, and the honest will thrive.Just when they finish the prototype and turn down an offer to sell their brainchild to a huge corporation, Theo is found dead. Greedy companies, corrupt privatized police, and even the president herself will stop at nothing to steal the Truth App. Sam sets his sights on exposing all lies and holding everyone accountable.But he and his friends quickly realize the costs of a BS-free world: the lives of loved ones, and political and economic stability. They now face a difficult question: Is the world capable of operating without lies, or are lies what hold it together?"Deserving of comparisons to The Hunger Games." --Kirkus"This compelling, action-packed story will have readers eagerly turning pages...Give to fans of Cory Doctorow's Little Brother." --SLJ"The action is nonstop from beginning to end..a BS-free way to present a deep and fundamental question." --Booklist
The Future X Network: A Bell Labs Perspective
by Marcus K. WeldonWe are at the dawn of an era in networking that has the potential to define a new phase of human existence. This era will be shaped by the digitization and connection of everything and everyone with the goal of automating much of life, effectively creating time by maximizing the efficiency of everything we do and augmenting our intelligence with knowledge that expedites and optimizes decision-making and everyday routines and processes.The Future X Network: A Bell Labs Perspective outlines how Bell Labs sees this future unfolding and the key technological breakthroughs needed at both the architectural and systems levels. Each chapter of the book is dedicated to a major area of change and the network and systems innovation required to realize the technological revolution that will be the essential product of this new digital future.
Futureproof: 9 reglas para los humanos en la era de la automatizacion
by Kevin Roose¿Qué significa ser humano en un mundo construido cada vez más por y para máquinas? Las máquinas ya están aquí; la automatización está sustituyendo los trabajos de las personas, la inteligencia artificial se ha colocado en el centro de los negocios y de nuestras vidas, y los algoritmos dan forma a todo lo que nos rodea. EnFutureproof: 9 reglas para los humanos en la era de la automatización, Kevin Roose rechaza la creencia popular de que paracompetir con las máquinas tenemos que parecernos a ellas: hipereficientes, basadas en datos, caballos de batalla al servicio del código. En su lugar, sostiene que debemos dejar a las máquinas ser máquinas y enfocarnos en hacer las actividades creativas, inspiradoras y con sentido que nos distinguen como seres humanos. Para lograrlo, nos comparte nueve lecciones para reflexionar, sobrevivir al cambio tecnológico y proteger nuestro futuro: Regla 1. Sé sorprendente, sociable y excepcional. Regla 2. Resiste el embate de las máquinas. Regla 3. Haz a un lado tus dispositivos. Regla 4. Deja huella. Regla 5. No seas un punto de conexión. Regla 6. Trata la IA como si fuera un ejército de chimpancés. Regla 7. Construye redes grandes y pequeñas. Regla 8. Aprende humanidades para la era de las máquinas. Regla 9. Arma a los rebeldes. Una visión pragmática y esperanzadora sobre cómo podemos defendernos del paso arrasador de la automatización y cómo alcanzar el éxito en la era de las máquinas al convertirnos en humanos irremplazables.
Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation
by Kevin Roose'Kevin Roose provides a clear, compelling strategy for surviving the next wave of technology with our jobs - and souls - intact... Futureproof is the survival guide you need' Charles Duhigg, The Power of HabitIn this timely, counterintuitive, and highly practical guide to the age of A.I. and automation, a New York Times technology columnist argues that the key to success is making yourself more human, not less.The machines are here. After decades of sci-fi doomsaying and marketing hype, advanced A.I. and automation technologies have leapt out of research labs and Silicon Valley engineering departments and into the center of our lives. The world's biggest corporations are racing to automate jobs, and some experts predict that A.I could put millions of people out of work. But all is not lost. With a little effort, we can become futureproof. In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Machine-Age Humans, New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose lays out an optimistic vision of how people can thrive in the machine age by rethinking their relationship with technology, and making themselves irreplaceably human.
Futureproof: 9 reglas para los humanos en la era de la automatizacion
by Kevin Roose«Una guía concisa, esclarecedora y sofisticada para defender los valores humanos en la nueva era de las máquinas.» The New York Times Book Review Las máquinas ya están aquí. Los algoritmos dan forma a todo lo que nos rodea: los programas que vemos, la música que escuchamos, los productos que compramos o las relaciones que creamos. Y mientras seguimos inmersos en el eterno debate de si la automatización destruirá nuestros puestos de trabajo, ignoramos una pregunta importante: ¿Qué significa ser humano en un mundo diseñado cada vez más por y para las máquinas? En Futureproof: 9 reglas para los humanos en la era de la automatización, el columnista de The New York Times Kevin Roose rechaza la creencia popular de que para competir con las máquinas tenemos que parecernos a ellas: hipereficientes esclavos de los datos. Mantiene, en cambio, que debemos enfocarnos en desarrollar las actividades creativas, inspiradoras y relevantes que nos distinguen como seres humanos. Roose revela los secretos de las personas y las organizaciones que han sobrevivido al cambio tecnológico y explica cómo podemos proteger nuestro futuro con lecciones como: Regla 1. Sé sorprendente, sociable y excepcional Regla 2. Resiste el embate de las máquinas Regla 3. Haz a un lado tus dispositivos Regla 4. Deja huella Regla 5. No seas un punto de conexión Regla 6. Trata la IA como si fuera un ejército de chimpancés Regla 7. Construye redes grandes y pequeñas Regla 8. Aprende humanidades para la era de las máquinas Regla 9. Arma a los rebeldes Una guía pragmática y esperanzadora sobre cómo defendernos del avance arrasador de las máquinas y prosperar en la era de la automatización convirtiéndonos en humanos irremplazables. Reseñas:«Una clara y convincente estrategia para superarla siguiente ola de la tecnología con nuestros trabajos (y almas) intactos. Tanto si eres optimista como pesimista sobre el futuro, Futureproof es la guía de supervivencia que necesitas.»Charles Duhigg, autor de Más agudo, más rápido y mejor y El poder de los hábitos «Kevin Roose nos enseña cómo las personas podemos hacer frente individualmente al cambio tecnológico anteponiendo siempre la humanidad.»Andrew Yang, candidato demócrata a la presidencia de EEUU y defensor de la renta básica universal
Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation
by Kevin Roose'Kevin Roose provides a clear, compelling strategy for surviving the next wave of technology with our jobs - and souls - intact... Futureproof is the survival guide you need' Charles Duhigg, The Power of HabitIn this timely, counterintuitive, and highly practical guide to the age of A.I. and automation, a New York Times technology columnist argues that the key to success is making yourself more human, not less.The machines are here. After decades of sci-fi doomsaying and marketing hype, advanced A.I. and automation technologies have leapt out of research labs and Silicon Valley engineering departments and into the center of our lives. The world's biggest corporations are racing to automate jobs, and some experts predict that A.I could put millions of people out of work. But all is not lost. With a little effort, we can become futureproof. In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Machine-Age Humans, New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose lays out an optimistic vision of how people can thrive in the machine age by rethinking their relationship with technology, and making themselves irreplaceably human.(P) 2021 Penguin Random House Audio
Futureproof: 9 Rules for Surviving in the Age of AI
by Kevin RooseA practical, deeply reported survival guide for the age of AI, written by the New York Times tech columnist who has introduced millions to the promise and pitfalls of artificial intelligence. &“Artificial intelligence can be terrifying, but Kevin Roose provides a clear, compelling strategy for surviving the next wave of technology with our jobs—and souls—intact.&”—Charles Duhigg, author of The Power of Habit It&’s time to get real about AI. After decades of hype and sci-fi fantasies, AI—artificial intelligence—is leaping out of research labs and into the center of our lives. Millions of people now use tools like ChatGPT and DALL-E 2 to write essays, create art and finish coding projects. AI programs are already beating humans in fields like law, medicine and entertainment, and they&’re getting better every day. But AI doesn&’t just threaten our jobs. It shapes our entire human experience, steering our behavior and influencing our choices about which TV shows to watch, which clothes to buy, and which politicians to vote for. And while many experts argue about whether a robot apocalypse is near, one critical question has gone unanswered: In a world where AI is ascendant, how can humans survive and thrive? In Futureproof: 9 Rules for Humans in the Age of Automation, New York Times technology columnist Kevin Roose shares the secrets of people and organizations that have successfully navigated waves of technological change, and explains what skills are necessary to stay ahead of the curve today, with lessons like • Be surprising, social, and scarce• Resist machine drift• Leave handprints• Demote your devices• Treat AI like a chimp army Roose rejects the conventional wisdom that in order to compete with AI, we have to become more like robots ourselves—hyper-efficient, data-driven workhorses. Instead, he says, we should focus on being more human, and doing the kinds of creative, inspiring, and meaningful things even the most advanced algorithms can&’t do.
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility: Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024), Volume 4 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1281)
by Michael E. Auer Tiia RüütmannThis book contains papers in the fields of: Virtual and augmented learning. Games in engineering education. Social aspects of digitalization. Technical teacher training. Accessible learning and technologies. Dance of data in educational science and practice. Engineering education for production and service structures of the future. Innovative approaches to STEAM education and music therapy through emerging technologies. We are currently witnessing a significant transformation in the development of education on all levels and especially in post-secondary and higher education. To face these challenges, higher education must find innovative and effective ways to respond in a proper way. Changes have been made in the way we teach and learn, including the massive use of new means of communication, such as videoconferencing and other technological tools.
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility: Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024), Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1260)
by Michael E. Auer Tiia RüütmannThis book contains papers in the fields of: Collaborative learning. Digital transition in education. AI and learning analytics in engineering education. Diversity in engineering education. The authors are currently witnessing a significant transformation in the development of education on all levels and especially in post-secondary and higher education. To face these challenges, higher education must find innovative and effective ways to respond in a proper way. Changes have been made in the way we teach and learn, including the massive use of new means of communication, such as videoconferencing and other technological tools. Moreover, the current explosion of artificial intelligence tools is challenging teaching practices maintained for centuries. Scientifically based statements as well as excellent best practice examples are necessary for effective teaching and learning engineering. The 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024) and 53rd Conference of International Society for Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP), which took place in Tallinn, Estonia, between 24 and 27 September 2024, was the perfect place where current trends in higher education were presented and discussed. IGIP conferences have been held since 1972 on research results and best practices in teaching and learning from the point of view of engineering pedagogy science. ICL conferences have been held since 1998 being devoted to new approaches in learning with a focus on collaborative learning in Higher Education. Nowadays, the ICL conferences are a forum of the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences in learning and Engineering Pedagogy. In this way, the authors try to bridge the gap between ‘pure’ scientific research and the everyday work of educators. Interested readership includes policymakers, academics, educators, researchers in pedagogy and learning theory, schoolteachers, learning industry, further and continuing education lecturers, etc.
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility: Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024), Volume 3 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1280)
by Michael E. Auer Tiia RüütmannThis book contains papers in the fields of: Green transition in education. New generation of engineering students. Entrepreneurship in engineering education. Open education best practices. Project-based learning (PBL). Teaching best practices. We are currently witnessing a significant transformation in the development of education on all levels and especially in post-secondary and higher education. To face these challenges, higher education must find innovative and effective ways to respond in a proper way. Changes have been made in the way we teach and learn, including the massive use of new means of communication, such as videoconferencing and other technological tools. Moreover, the current explosion of artificial intelligence tools is challenging teaching practices maintained for centuries. Scientifically based statements as well as excellent best practice examples are necessary for effective teaching and learning engineering. The 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024) and 53rd Conference of International Society for Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP), which took place in Tallinn, Estonia, between September 24 and 27, 2024, was the perfect place where current trends in Higher Education were presented and discussed. IGIP conferences have been held since 1972 on research results and best practices in teaching and learning from the point of view of engineering pedagogy science. ICL conferences have been held since 1998 being devoted to new approaches in learning with a focus on collaborative learning in higher education. Nowadays, the ICL conferences are a forum of the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences in learning and engineering pedagogy. In this way, we try to bridge the gap between ‘pure’ scientific research and the everyday work of educators. Interested readership includes policymakers, academics, educators, researchers in pedagogy and learning theory, schoolteachers, learning industry, further and continuing education lecturers, etc.
Futureproofing Engineering Education for Global Responsibility: Proceedings of the 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024), Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Networks and Systems #1261)
by Michael E. Auer Tiia RüütmannThis book contains papers in the fields of: Collaborative learning. Digital transition in education. AI and learning analytics in engineering education. Diversity in engineering education. The authors are currently witnessing a significant transformation in the development of education on all levels and especially in post-secondary and higher education. To face these challenges, higher education must find innovative and effective ways to respond in a proper way. Changes have been made in the way we teach and learn, including the massive use of new means of communication, such as videoconferencing and other technological tools. Moreover, the current explosion of artificial intelligence tools is challenging teaching practices maintained for centuries. Scientifically based statements as well as excellent best practice examples are necessary for effective teaching and learning engineering. The 27th International Conference on Interactive Collaborative Learning (ICL2024) and 53rd Conference of International Society for Engineering Pedagogy (IGIP), which took place in Tallinn, Estonia, between 24 and 27 September 2024, was the perfect place where current trends in higher education were presented and discussed. IGIP conferences have been held since 1972 on research results and best practices in teaching and learning from the point of view of engineering pedagogy science. ICL conferences have been held since 1998 being devoted to new approaches in learning with a focus on collaborative learning in Higher Education. Nowadays, the ICL conferences are a forum of the exchange of relevant trends and research results as well as the presentation of practical experiences in learning and Engineering Pedagogy. In this way, the authors try to bridge the gap between ‘pure’ scientific research and the everyday work of educators. Interested readership includes policymakers, academics, educators, researchers in pedagogy and learning theory, schoolteachers, learning industry, further and continuing education lecturers, etc.
Futures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials
by Thiru Aravinthan Hao Wang Warna Karu KarunasenaFutures in Mechanics of Structures and Materials is a collection of peer-reviewed papers presented at the 20th Australasian Conference on the Mechanics of Structures and Materials (ACMSM20, University of Southern Queensland, Toowoomba, Queensland, Australia, 2 - 5 December 2008) by academics, researchers and practicing engineers mainly from Austral
Futures Research and Environmental Sustainability: Theory and Method
by James K. LeinThis book explores the challenges of presenting sustainability as a more actionable or practical concept and identifying approaches that might offer useful assistance in addressing the temporal and spatial representation of sustainability. The underlying premise of this book is that sustainability is a state realized in the future. In that future there is a geographic arrangement of society and economy that agrees with its environmental setting. This future perspective introduces a little examined subject area that can lend significant content to the sustainability challenge: Futures Research.
Futuring Design Education, Volume 1: Proceedings of the Futuring Design Education (FDE) 2024 (Design Science and Innovation)
by Aneesha Sharma Ravi PoovaiahThis book presents select proceedings of the two-day conference titled Futuring Design Education (FDE 2024), and it examines the transformation of design knowledge, the evolving spaces of learning, and the ecosystems of teaching and learning. The topics covered include the pedagogical model of design education, the experiments, and technological advances that impact design education. The book also discusses the roles and challenges of learning spaces, remote learning in digital spaces, and synchronous and asynchronous learning tools. The book will also look at the social contexts in design pedagogy, cultural affiliations and alignments and will allude to any new learning frameworks for design education. The book can be a valuable reference for design educators, design researchers, and professionals interested in design education.
Futuring Design Education, Volume 2: Proceedings of the Futuring Design Education (FDE) 2024 (Design Science and Innovation)
by Aneesha Sharma Ravi PoovaiahThis book presents select proceedings of the two-day conference titled Futuring Design Education (FDE 2024), and it examines the transformation of design knowledge, the evolving spaces of learning, and the ecosystems of teaching and learning. The topics covered include the pedagogical model of design education, the experiments, and technological advances that impact design education. The book also discusses the roles and challenges of learning spaces, remote learning in digital spaces, and synchronous and asynchronous learning tools. The book will also look at the social contexts in design pedagogy, cultural affiliations and alignments and will allude to any new learning frameworks for design education. The book can be a valuable reference for design educators, design researchers, and professionals interested in design education.
Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies: Select Proceedings of VICFCNT 2021, Volume 2 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #995)
by Shien-Kuei Liaw N. Subhashini Morris. A. G. EzraThis book presents select proceedings of the Virtual International Conference on Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies (VICFCNT 2021). It covers various domains in communication engineering and networking technologies. This volume comprises recent research in areas like cyber-physical systems, acoustics, speech & video signal Processing, and the Internet of Things. This book is a collated work of academicians, researchers, and industry personnel from the international arena. This book will be useful for researchers, professionals, and engineers working in the core areas of electronics and communication.
Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies: Select Proceedings of VICFCNT 2020 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #792)
by A. Sivasubramanian Prasad N. Shastry Pua Chang HongThis book presents select proceedings of the International Conference on Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies (CFCNT 2020) conducted at Vellore Institute of Technology, Chennai. It covers various domains in communication engineering and networking technologies. This volume comprises of recent research in areas like optical communication, optical networks, optics and optical computing, emerging trends in photonics, MEMS and sensors, active and passive RF components and devices, antenna systems and applications, RF devices and antennas for microwave emerging technologies, wireless communication for future networks, signal and image processing, machine learning/AI for networks, internet of intelligent things, network security and blockchain technologies. This book will be useful for researchers, professionals, and engineers working in the core areas of electronics and communication.
Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies: Select Proceedings of VICFCNT 2021, Volume 1 (Lecture Notes in Electrical Engineering #966)
by N. Subhashini Morris. A. G. Ezra Shien-Kuei LiawThis book presents select proceedings of the Virtual International Conference on Futuristic Communication and Network Technologies (VICFCNT 2021). It covers various domains in communication engineering and networking technologies. This volume comprises recent research in areas like cyber-physical systems, acoustics, speech & video signal processing, and IoT. This book is a collated work of academicians, researchers, and industry personnel from the international arena. This book will be useful for researchers, professionals, and engineers working in the core areas of electronics and communication.
Futuristic Manufacturing: Perpetual Advancement and Research Challenges (Science, Technology, and Management)
by Mithilesh K. Dikshit Vimal Kumar Pathak Asit Baran Puri J. Paulo DavimIncreased industrial capacity, manufacturing output, and manufacturing technology all contribute significantly to a country's GDP. Manufacturing is the foundation of industrial production, so improving its methods and infrastructure is crucial for progress. Recent years have seen the introduction of a wide range of energy- and resource-efficient, environmentally friendly, and occupationally safe manufacturing techniques, and this book focuses on these latest techniques, as well as continuous advancement, in order to meet current challenges. The book is divided into three sections: (1) subtractive manufacturing, (2) additive manufacturing, and (3) the use of artificial intelligence in manufacturing. It discusses micromaching, metal-based additive manufacturing, polymer-based additive manufacturing, hybrid additive manufacturing, and finally artificial intelligence in manufacturing. Futuristic Manufacturing: Perpetual Advancement and Research Challenges connects modern manufacturing methods and emerging trends in the industry. It adds a thorough examination of modern manufacturing techniques and modifications that may be implemented in the future, and is an excellent resource of information for undergraduate and graduate students in manufacturing.
Futuristic Research Trends and Applications of Internet of Things
by Bhawana Rudra Anshul Verma Shekhar Verma Bhanu ShresthaThe Internet of Things (IoT) is an interconnection of several devices, networks, technologies, and human resources to achieve a common goal. A variety of IoT-based applications are being used in different sectors and have succeeded in providing huge benefits to the users. As a revolution, IoT overtook the entire global landscape with its presence in almost every sector, including smart cities, smart grid, intelligent transportation, healthcare, education, and so on. This technological revolution also moved to the machines, converting them into intelligent computers that can make real-time decisions and communicate with each other, forming an Internet of Systems/Machines. The use of secure light-weight protocols will help us in developing environment-friendly and energy-efficient IoT systems. IoT is an emerging and recent area of research, adopted for many applications, and there is a need to investigate further challenges in all aspects of it. This book will provide information on fundamentals, architectures, communication protocols, use of AI, existing applications, and emerging research trends in IoT. It follows a theoretical approach to describe the fundamentals for beginners as well as a practical approach with the implementation of case studies for intermediate and advanced readers. The book will be beneficial for academicians, researchers, developers, and engineers who work in or are interested in fields related to IoT. This book serves as a reference for graduate and postgraduate courses in computer science, computer engineering, and information technology streams.
Futuristic Trends in Intelligent Manufacturing: Optimization and Intelligence in Manufacturing (Materials Forming, Machining and Tribology)
by K. Palanikumar Elango Natarajan Ramesh Sengottuvelu J. Paulo DavimThis book shows how Industry 4.0 is a strategic approach for integrating advanced control systems with Internet technology enabling communication between people, products and complex systems. It includes processes such as machining features, machining knowledge, execution control, operation planning, machine tool selection and cutting tool. This book focuses on different articles related to advanced technologies, and their integration to foster Industry 4.0, being useful for researchers as well as industrialists to refer and utilize the information in production control.
Futuristic Trends in Numerical Relaying for Transmission Line Protections (Energy Systems in Electrical Engineering)
by Ujjaval Patel Praghnesh Bhatt Nilesh ChothaniThis book presents the state-of-the-art approach for transmission line protection schemes for smart power grid. It provides a comprehensive solution for real-time development of numerical relaying schemes for future power grids which can minimize cascade tripping and widespread blackout problems prevailing all around the world. The book also includes the traditional approach for transmission line protection along with issues and challenges in protection philosophy. It highlights the issues for sheltering power grid from unwanted hazards with very fundamental approach. The book follows a step-by-step approach for resolving critical issues like high impedance faults, power swing detection and auto-reclosing schemes with adaptive protection process. The book also covers the topic of hardware solution for real-time implementation of auto-reclosing scheme for transmission line protection schemes along with comparative analysis with the recently developed analytical approach such as Artificial Neural Network (ANN), Support Vector Machine (SVM) and other machine learning algorithms. It will be useful to researchers and industry professionals and students in the fields of power system protection.
El futuro es ahora: Un viaje a través de la realidad virtual
by Jaron LanierEl padre de la realidad virtual nos explica sus infinitas posibilidades a través de su experiencia con la tecnología. A través del fascinante recorrido de una vida dedicada a la tecnología, Jaron Lanier expone la capacidad de la realidad virtual para iluminar y amplificar la comprensión que tenemos de nuestra especie y ofrece a los lectores una nueva perspectiva sobre cómo el cerebro y el cuerpo humano se conectan al mundo. Al entender la realidad virtual como una aventura tanto científica como cultural, Lanier demuestra el componente humanístico que esta aporta a la tecnología. Si bien sus libros anteriores ofrecían una visión más crítica de las redes sociales y de otras manifestaciones de la tecnología, en El futuro es ahora el autor argumenta que la realidad virtual puede hacer que nuestra vida sea más rica y más completa. Una obra que no solo nos muestra qué significa ser humano en esta era de posibilidades tecnológicas sin precedentes, sino que también une la dimensión tecnológica con nuestra experiencia corporal. Reseñas:«Una historia maravillosa, profundamente humana y sumamente personal.»Dave Eggers «Es el padre de la realidad virtual y un genio de la tecnología punta.»Sunday Times «Una mente tan ilimitada como internet.»Evening Standard «Íntimo e idiosincrásico [...] peculiar y fascinante [...] La vívida imaginación de Lanier se convierte en un personaje más. Su visión es humanista e insiste en que el objetivo más importante del desarrollo de la realidad virtual debe ser la conexión humana.»The New York Times Book Review «Una lectura esencial, no solo para los conocedores de la realidad virtual, sino para cualquiera interesado en comprender cómo la sociedad ha llegado a convertirse en lo que es hoy en día y en qué podría convertirse en un futuro no tan lejano.»The Economist «Brillante e inspirador.»Publishers Weekly
Fuzzy-AI Model and Big Data Exploration: A Methodological Philosophy in Solving Problems in Digital Era
by Shaopei LinBased on the idea of a universal rule for problem solving, the book suggests that the “System-Fuzzy Approach (SFA)” Model can be applied to various complex real-world problems. It is the first book for problem solving in complicated problems with a universal project management tool. Systematic searching is an essential step in identifying the right direction in problem solving; and the fuzzy steps in concrete problem solving reflect the flexibility and compromises involved in the process. Nevertheless, the fuzzy steps also demonstrate human beings’ impressively flexible problem-solving skills. Simulating human decision-making processes based on fuzzy information processing is essential in our digital era, in which many problems need to be solved by means of artificial intelligence; hence the Fuzzy-AI Model emerged. As a universal rule and tool, it can be applied to a broad range of real-world problems. Offering a valuable guide to fuzzy decision-making, this book is intended for researchers, scientists and graduate students in the fields of Engineering, Economics, Sociology, Managerial Science, Project Management etc.
Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process
by Ali Emrouznejad William HoThis book is the first in the literature to present the state of the art and some interesting and relevant applications of the Fuzzy Analytic Hierarchy Process (FAHP). The AHP is a conceptually and mathematically simple, easily implementable, yet extremely powerful tool for group decision making and is used around the world in a wide variety of decision situations, in fields such as government, business, industry, healthcare, and education. The aim of this book is to study various fuzzy methods for dealing with the imprecise and ambiguous data in AHP. Features: First book available on FAHP. Showcases state-of-the-art developments. Contains several novel real-life applications. Provides useful insights to both academics and practitioners in making group decisions under uncertainty This book provides the necessary background to work with existing fuzzy AHP models. Once the material in this book has been mastered, the reader will be able to apply fuzzy AHP models to his or her problems for making decisions with imprecise data.