Dialogues on Minds, Machines, and AI - Brossura

Gennaro, Rocco J.

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ISBN 10: 1032775351 ISBN 13: 9781032775357

Casa editrice: Routledge, 2026

Riassunto

Dialogues on Minds, Machines, and AI invites readers into a series of thought-provoking debates among three college seniors bound for graduate school: Sue, completing her double major in philosophy and cognitive science; John, a computer engineering specialist; and Amy, a psychology major. Through five engaging lunchtime conversations, these students bring their diverse perspectives to fundamental questions about consciousness, artificial intelligence, and the nature of mind.

The dialogues seamlessly blend discussions of popular science fiction films with critical examinations of recent AI developments, including ChatGPT, deep fakes, and other emerging technologies. Readers will explore foundational concepts at the intersection of human consciousness and machine learning: Alan Turing's influential "imitation game," John Searle's provocative "Chinese room argument," computational theories of mind, robot creativity, and the modularity of mind hypothesis. Rather than advocating for any particular viewpoint, these conversations illuminate the strengths, weaknesses, and implications of each perspective.

Perfect for undergraduate students and curious minds from all backgrounds, this accessible introduction to cognitive science requires no prior knowledge of philosophy or technical subjects. The book includes a comprehensive glossary and thoughtful study questions to enhance understanding, while a carefully curated bibliography enables readers to explore specific topics in greater depth.

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Informazioni sull'autore

Rocco J. Gennaro is Professor of Philosophy at the University of Southern Indiana, USA. He is the author of The Consciousness Paradox: Consciousness, Concepts, and Higher-Order Thoughts (2012) and “The New Problems in Philosophy” volume, Consciousness (Routledge, 2017). He is also editor of The Routledge Handbook of Consciousness (Routledge, 2018) and Disturbed Consciousness: New Essays on Psychopathology and Theories of Consciousness (2015).

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Dialogues on Minds, Machines, and AI invites readers into a series of thought-provoking debates among three college seniors bound for graduate school: Sue, completing her double major in philosophy and cognitive science; John, a computer engineering specialist; and Amy, a psychology major.

Dettagli dell'edizione

• Editore: Routledge
• Data di pubblicazione: 2026
• Lingua: Inglese
• ISBN 10: 1032775351
• ISBN 13: 9781032775357
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero edizione: 1
• Numero di pagine: 198
• Contatto del produttore: Taylor and Francis, GPSR Taylor and Francis; gpsr@taylorandfrancis.com; ; Taylor & Francis Verlag GmbH, Kaufingerstraße 24; München; 80331; Germania