{"product_id":"we-robots-questioning-the-neutrality-of-technology-ethical-ai-and-technological-determinism-paperback","title":"We, Robots: Questioning the Neutrality of Technology, Ethical AI and Technological Determinism - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eLode Lauwaert\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eBartek Chomanski\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBack Jacket\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis book takes a philosophical look at traditional technological tools such as hammers and drills as well as the modern: autonomous cars, ChatGPT, smartphones, apps, steam engines, nuclear power plants, computers, and many other systems that surround us. The three main questions tackled are: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs technology neutral? Or is the design often intertwined with a Western or gendered perspective?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eWhat are the ethical risks of AI? Is it necessarily biased? Is the climate problem linked to smart technologies?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIs technological determinism correct? In other words, is the world controlled by engineers since the digital revolution, or are their inventions merely a product of society?\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eLode Lauwaert and Bartek Chomanski offer an idiosyncratic perspective on technology and AI. The result is a nuanced and critical view of the key themes of our time. This book appeals broadly to students, researchers as well as non-academic audiences for an introduction to the philosophy of technology and AI.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\"This book explores key themes that all revolve around the idea that technology is not neutral. This is a message for all of us. Because technology is us.\" \u003c\/em\u003eMark Coeckelbergh, University of Vienna\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLode Lauwaert\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy of Technology at KU Leuven (Belgium), where he holds the Ethics and AI Chair.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBartek Chomanski\u003c\/strong\u003e is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy at Adam Mickiewicz University in Poznan (Poland).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 137\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.34 x 9.21 x 6.14 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e January 28, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52494416871731,"sku":"9783031771736","price":42.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0300\/5595\/6612\/files\/8y5NktbItu9783031771736.webp?v=1759982042","url":"https:\/\/www.vysn.com\/products\/we-robots-questioning-the-neutrality-of-technology-ethical-ai-and-technological-determinism-paperback","provider":"VYSN","version":"1.0","type":"link"}