Unique? P: A Scientist Explores the Unparalleled Intelligence of the Human Mind - Softcover

Trefil, James

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0471249467 ISBN 13: 9780471249467

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, 1998

Synopsis

Acclaim for Are We Unique?

"In his masterful book, Trefil shares with readers some of the most recent research in neurology, evolution, primate research, computer science, and philosophy. Trefil′s prose is lively and engaging." ––Boston Globe

"Trefil′s race through the science that could explain the brain is highly readable." ––Sunday Times of London

"In a provocative essay, Trefil argues that the science of artificial intelligence is progressing rapidly. Machines, he theorizes, will one day develop a new kind of intelligence and self–awareness. So, maybe the real question is: Are we ready?" ––San Diego Union–Tribune

"A highly readable and engaging treatment of a fascinating question. Trefil makes a case for human uniqueness while at the same time celebrating the achievements of creations ranging from lobsters to neural nets. A provocative and enjoyable book." ––Daniel L. Schacter Professor and Chair of Psychology, Harvard University author of Searching for Memory

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Synopsis:

A powerful and important exploration of the most compelling question for the 21st century. "Trefil's race through the science that could explain the brain is highly readable. "-Sunday Times "Although Mr. Trefil makes a solid scientific case for humanity's uniqueness, it is his insightful, witty, informal -in a word, human-style that convinces the reader that no machine could ever succeed in replacing such an author or in duplicating such a book." -The New York Time Book Review In a stimulating and far-range exploration of the cutting edge studies of animal and artificial intelligence, bestselling science author James Trefil asks the fascinating and provovative question, Is there really anthing so special about the human mind after all? He presents a powerful and compelling argument that, yes, in fact, the human mind is an entirely unique organ of intelligence-different in startling ways from both animal and machine. Ultimately, Are We Unique offers an exhilarating exploration of what it means to be human. JAMES TREFIL (Fairfax, Virginia) is Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University.

He is the author of 15 books, including coauthor of the bestselling Science Matters and the perennially popular Sharks Have No Bones. A regular contributor to Smithsonian, he is also a science commentator for National Public Radio.

About the Author:

JAMES TREFIL is Robinson Professor of Physics at George Mason University. He is the author of fifteen books, including coauthorship of the bestselling Science Matters and the perennially popular Sharks Have No Bones. A regular contributor to Smithsonian magazine, he is also a science commentator for National Public Radio. Mr. Trefil lives in Fairfax, Virginia.

About this edition

• Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
• Publication date: 1998
• ISBN 10: 0471249467
• ISBN 13: 9780471249467
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256