The Nature of the machine and the collapse of cybernetics : a transhumanist lesson for emerging technologies / Alcibiades Malapi-Nelson.

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The Nature of the machine and the collapse of cybernetics : a transhumanist lesson for emerging technologies / Alcibiades Malapi-Nelson.

9783319545172 (electronic book)
3319545175 (electronic book)
9783319545165
3319545167
9783319545165

Cham : Palgrave Macmillan, 2017.

English

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10.1007/978-3-319-54517-2 doi

Q310

003.5

This book is a philosophical exploration of the theoretical causes behind the collapse of classical cybernetics. Alcibiades Malapi-Nelson advances the idea that the cybernetic understanding of the nature of a machine entails ontological and epistemological consequences that create both material and theoretical conundrums. He proposes that, given our current state of materials, research, and practices, there might be a way for cybernetics to flourish. The book starts with a historical treatment of cybernetics, and proceeds with a philosophical explanation of its collapse—emphasizing the work of Turing, Ashby and von Neumann—and connects it with the emerging technologies carrying its signature. The transhumanist metaphysics of both cybernetics and NBIC is then unveiled. Finally, avenues of research that may allow these technologies to circumvent the cybernetic fate are indicated. It is advanced that emerging technologies ultimately entail an affirmation of humanity. .

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