Description
Hasta la vista, baby!
Book Summary
A work that explores the symbiotic relationship between humans and machines in the age of biotechnology and artificial intelligence. The author offers a historical and philosophical analysis of how computing has transformed our existence, from early breakthroughs to the dizzying present, where the lines between the organic and the artificial are blurring. A critical yet hopeful essay that invites us to rethink the future of humanity in an increasingly technological world.
What is it about?
The book addresses the fundamental question of whether machines think like us and how our own capacity for thought is affected by their omnipresent existence. Through a historical overview, the origin of computational processes is analyzed, and the ways in which biotechnologies and body implants are modifying human beings at an unprecedented speed are examined. At the same time, it questions the emergence of increasingly complex machines that seem to compete with their creators. The work proposes the keys to understanding a future of necessary symbiosis between humans and machines, offering bold, free, and critical thinking that seeks to make sense of our new present and the imminent future.
Main Topics
- Philosophy of mind and artificial intelligence
- Symbiotic relationship between humans and machines
- History of computing and its impact on society
- Biotechnology and human body modification
- Ethics and the limits of technological development
Who is it recommended for?
Intended for readers interested in the philosophy of technology, artificial intelligence, and transhumanism. It will also be highly useful for students and professionals in computer science, biology, ethics, and the social sciences who are seeking a critical and hopeful perspective on technological evolution and its impact on the human condition.
What this book offers
- A clear historical perspective on the development of computing and its relationship with human beings.
- Keys to understanding the symbiotic future between humans and machines.
- A critical and hopeful analysis that invites reflection on our technological present.
- A multidisciplinary approach that connects philosophy, biology, and computer science.
Technical Specifications
- Author: VALLVERDU SEGURA, JORDI
- Publisher: ANTHROPOS EDITORIAL
- Language: Spanish
- Subject: ETHICS AND MORAL PHILOSOPHY, BIOLOGY, LIFE SCIENCES, COMPUTER SCIENCE: GENERAL ISSUES
- Collection: NONE
- Weight: 100 g
Editorial Review
A necessary work for those seeking to understand the role of technology in human evolution. The author combines historical rigor with an accessible philosophical vision, offering an analysis that invites reflection without falling into alarmism. Its critical and hopeful approach makes it a relevant read for anyone interested in the future of our species in the digital age.