Inspired by HAL's self-proclaimed birthdate (January 12, 1997), HAL's Legacy reflects upon science fiction's most famous computer and explores the relationship between science fantasy and technological fact. Leading scientists look at the technologies that would be critical if we were, as Arthur Clarke and Stanley Kubrick imagined 30 years ago, to try and build HAL in 1997. 115 illustrations, 50 in color.
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Inspired by HAL's self-proclaimed birthdate (January 12, 1997), HAL's Legacy reflects upon science fiction's most famous computer and explores the relationship between science fantasy and technological fact. Leading scientists look at the technologies that would be critical if we were, as Arthur Clarke and Stanley Kubrick imagined 30 years ago, to try and build HAL in 1997. 115 illustrations, 50 in color.
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Add this copy of Hal's Legacy – 2001'S Computer as Dream & Reality (the to cart. $5.82, fair condition, Sold by Anybook rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lincoln, UNITED KINGDOM, published 1998 by MIT Press.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has soft covers. In fair condition, suitable as a study copy. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 1300grams, ISBN: 9780262692113.
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Used: Acceptable. Size: 9 x 7.9 x 1 inches; Paperback-1997-good condition, small corner crease back cover--used books, secondhand books, out of print books, hard to find books, for sale, second-hand books, college books, student books, nonfiction, first edition, exlibrary books sold, signed copies, non-fiction books delivered world wide. 0-262-69211-2. Isbn 0262692112. If you loved "2001: A Space Odyssey, " you'll be delighted by this book that asks "How realistic was HAL? " Contributions by various scientists include essays on supercomputer design with regard to speech synthesis, common sense reasoning, emotions, lip reading and even playing chess. As the authors explore what is science fantasy and what is technological fact, they also look at how HAL influenced technological development in the past 30 years. The final chapter, called "When HAL Kills, Who's to Blame? " deals with the ethical aspects of building intelligent machines. Stork has assembled a beautiful package of essays on just how close computers have come to Clarke's vision over the last three decades.
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Good condition. It may show normal signs of use such as light writing highlighting or library markings but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid complete copy that's ready to enjoy.
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