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Loading... The Human Use of Human Beings : Cybernetics and Society (edition 1954)by Norbert Wiener (Author)
Work detailsThe Human Use of Human Beings by Norbert Wiener
None. The key question, according to Bill Gates is "What is the function of the human being".  mdstarr | Sep 11, 2011 |  I totally agree with the review by "jaygheiser" although it relates a little to information and communication but this is on in 1954 there wasn't this amount of technology or break through that we have right now. It's a good book to see the way people thought of technology and communication at that time but an updated 3rd Edition would be even more interesting. (  ) Mowafy | Feb 2, 2010 | Second Edition Revised NW notes in K1 that Ampere used term "cybernetics" with reference to political science (and "in another context by a Polish scientist"), each use occurring in early 19c. K2 addresses learning systems and link to cybernetics: feedback does not merely characterize the process, but guides / redirects it. (  ) elenchus | Jun 13, 2009 | A brilliant and wide-ranging book that covers a huge variety of issues, most of which seem to have very little to do with either communications or information. (  ) jaygheiser | Jul 23, 2008 | Clearly, this book is not going to be my cup of tea, and unless you're interested in computers, technology, science, mathematics, or sociology as a serious academic study, you'll likely find it pretty dull. However, Wiener's work is incredibly prescient: he makes claims about the dangers of technology and problems that will arise from the mechanization of society -- claims that are STILL relevant and unsolved today, over 50 years after this book's publication. That his insight is still so sharp, especially in light of the realization of several of his predictions (such as the chess-playing computer), makes this an illuminating and thought-provoking read. dczapka | Mar 19, 2008 | no reviews | add a review
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