In the vein of The Soul of a New Machine comes this accessible book on the scientists who are creating startling theories of how the mind works as they forge a kind of artificial intelligence called neural networks--or, the first thinking machines. Praise for Apprentices of Wonder
"If you want to understand the latest scientific thinking about the relations between mind and brain, meet Allman's Apprentices of Wonder."--Howard Gardner, author of The Mind's New Science: A History of Cognitive Revolution "This snappy introduction to the...
In the vein of The Soul of a New Machine comes this accessible book on the scientists who are creating startling theories of how the mind works...
Have you ever wandered why men don't ask for directions? Why we react with anger to infidelity? Why we love music and art? Why war and racism still thrive in our most sophisticated cultures?
In this fascinating synthesis of the disciplines of anthropology, psychology, linguistics, philosophy, and biology, William Allman shows us how our minds have evolved in response to challenges faced by our prehistoric ancestors, and reveals how our brains continue to harbor that legacy in the present day.
Scientists speculate that many of the problems of modern life -- from obesity to war -- arise...
Have you ever wandered why men don't ask for directions? Why we react with anger to infidelity? Why we love music and art? Why war and racism still th...
