Stay, Douglas Summers
Machinamenta: The thousand year quest to build a creative machine
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- ISBN 13:
- 9781456317751
- author:
- Stay, Douglas Summers
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2011
- Pages:
- 192
- Dimensions:
- 21.6 x 14 x 1 centimetres (0.23
- Genre:
- Science, History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
Machinamenta: A Thousand Year Quest to Build a Creative Machine explores the ancient roots of machines designed to be creative. It begins with divination systems from prehistoric Africa, which used mathematical principles to generate unique responses.
The book then traces the influence of philosophers, artists, inventors, scientists, musicians, and mystics on machines that were designed to write poetry, compose melodies, understand language, prove theorems, and create artwork before the twentieth century. The author examines current and future prospects for building a machine that can truly be called creative.
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