Artificial Consciousness

Brief Description: This book is interdisciplinary and focused on the topic of artificial consciousness, from neuroscience to artificial intelligence, from bioengineering to robotics. Review Quotes: "It is better approached as a series of thought-provoking essays by some eminent philosophers on the questions of what is consciousness; what is the relationship between ideas like consciousness, awareness, sense, and intelligence; what would it take to create consciousness in an artifact; and what does it ultimately mean to be, in the words of Peter Farleigh, a "mindful creature." Joel Parthemore, Metapsychology. "Informative and thought-provoking" Thomas Duddy, The European Legacy (Volume 14, Number 1, February 2009). Marc Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Conf. pro. Brief Description: The book is interdisciplinary and focuses on the topic of artificial consciousness: from neuroscience to artificial intelligence, from bioengineering to robotics. It provides an overview on the current state of the art of research in the field of... Review Quotes:"It is better approached as a series of thought-provoking essays by some eminent philosophers on the questions of what is consciousness; what is the relationship between ideas like consciousness, awareness, sense, and intelligence; what would it take to create consciousness in an artifact; and what does it ultimately mean to be, in the words of Peter Farleigh, a 'mindful creature'."--Joel Parthemore "Metapsychology "Review Quotes:"Informative and thought-provoking."--Thomas Duddy "The European Legacy (Volume 14, Number 1) " Review Citations:

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