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Darwin among machines

by George Dyson

This work traces the history of the information revolution, exploring the ideas of key visionaries who predicted the development of artificial intelligence, artificial life, and a globally networked electronic mind.

Accession 14354 ISBN 0713992050 Publisher Allen Lane
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