ISBN: 9781101911594 - to be a machine: adventures among cyborgs, utopians, hackers, and the futurists solving the modest problem of death (31 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: Good. "This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians' pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters." --New York Times Book Review Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our biology--of our senses, intelligence, and lifespans--with technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley and beyond, among them Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. In this provocative and eye-opening account, journalist Mark O'Connell explores the staggering (and terrifying) possibilities that present themselves when you think of your body as an outmoded device. He visits the world's foremost cryonics facility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death, discovers an underground collective of biohackers boosting their senses by implanting electronics under their skin, and meets with members of a team urgently investigating how to protect mankind from rogue artificial superintelligence. In investigating what it means to be a machine, O'Connell shines a light on our ancient desire to transcend the animal condition--and offers a surprising meditation on what it means to be human. …

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Paperback. Condición: Good. "This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians' pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters." --New York Times Book Review Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our biology--of our senses, intelligence, and lifespans--with technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley and beyond, among them Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. In this provocative and eye-opening account, journalist Mark O'Connell explores the staggering (and terrifying) possibilities that present themselves when you think of your body as an outmoded device. He visits the world's foremost cryonics facility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death, discovers an underground collective of biohackers boosting their senses by implanting electronics under their skin, and meets with members of a team urgently investigating how to protect mankind from rogue artificial superintelligence. In investigating what it means to be a machine, O'Connell shines a light on our ancient desire to transcend the animal condition--and offers a surprising meditation on what it means to be human. …

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters. New York Times Book ReviewTranshumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our biologyof our senses, intelligence, and lifespanswith technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley and beyond, among them Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. In this provocative and eye-opening account, journalist Mark OConnell explores the staggering (and terrifying) possibilities that present themselves when you think of your body as an outmoded device. He visits the worlds foremost cryonics facility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death, discovers an underground collective of biohackers boosting their senses by implanting electronics under their skin, and meets with members of a team urgently investigating how to protect mankind from rogue artificial superintelligence.In investigating what it means to be a machine, OConnell shines a light on our ancient desire to transcend the animal conditionand offers a surprising meditation on what it means to be human. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. …

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Paperback. Condición: Good. 256 pages. Cover worn. Ex-libraryThis gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians' pu rsuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters. -New Y ork Times Book Review Transhumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our bio logy-of our senses, intelligence, and lifespans-with technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silico n Valley and beyond, among them Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. In t his provocative and eye-opening account, journalist Mark O'Connell explores the staggering (and terrifying) possibilities that present themselves when you think of your body as an outmoded device. He visits the world's foremost cryonics fac ility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death, discovers an undergrou nd collective of biohackers boosting their senses by implanting electronics unde r their skin, and meets with members of a team urgently investigating how to pro tect mankind from rogue artificial superintelligence. In investigating what it means to be a machine, O'Connell shines a light on our ancient desire to transce nd the animal condition-and offers a surprising meditation on what it means to b e human.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. This gonzo-journalistic exploration of the Silicon Valley techno-utopians pursuit of escaping mortality is a breezy romp full of colorful characters. New York Times Book ReviewTranshumanism is a movement pushing the limits of our biologyof our senses, intelligence, and lifespanswith technology. Its supporters have reached a critical mass and now include some of the biggest names in Silicon Valley and beyond, among them Peter Thiel, Elon Musk, and Ray Kurzweil. In this provocative and eye-opening account, journalist Mark OConnell explores the staggering (and terrifying) possibilities that present themselves when you think of your body as an outmoded device. He visits the worlds foremost cryonics facility to witness how some have chosen to forestall death, discovers an underground collective of biohackers boosting their senses by implanting electronics under their skin, and meets with members of a team urgently investigating how to protect mankind from rogue artificial superintelligence.In investigating what it means to be a machine, OConnell shines a light on our ancient desire to transcend the animal conditionand offers a surprising meditation on what it means to be human. This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability. …

Condición: New. Dieser Artikel ist ein Print on Demand Artikel und wird nach Ihrer Bestellung fuer Sie gedruckt. MARK O CONNELL is Slate s books columnist, a staff writer at The Millions, and a regular contributor to The New Yorker s Page-Turner blog his work has been published in The New York Times Magazine, The New York Times Book R.…