Isbn: 9798277764817 - the geometry of intelligence: a right relationship with the universe (5 resultados)

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. What if intelligence isn't in our heads? This book dismantles our centuries-old understanding of the mind, arguing that true intelligence is not a property of the brain, but a physical, geometric process of the body. From slime molds to AI, discover the universal principles that guide all intelligent life and learn to see the world not as a collection of objects, but as a symphony of processes. A Radical New Vision of Intelligence That Will Change How You See the WorldFor centuries, we've been haunted by the ghost of Descartes, believing that the mind is a mysterious "ghost in the machine." We've placed ourselves at the pinnacle of a cognitive ladder, the sole proprietors of reason in a world of brute mechanism. This book argues that this view is not just wrong; it is a category error.The Geometry of Intelligence is a journey down the ladder of intelligence, from the rarefied air of language and AI back to the muddy, physical realities of life itself. It reveals that the same fundamental principles that guide a slime mold through a maze and a forest toward the sun also guide the hand of a master craftsman and the collective wisdom of a just society.Intelligence is not a property of a mind; it is a process of a body. It is the art of being in a right relationship with the unfolding of the world. It is a physical, geometric, and biological phenomenon long before it is a cognitive one.In this groundbreaking book, you will discover: -Part I: Foundations - How reality is a process of change, motion is governed by the universal invitation of the gradient, and the shape of this change is a form of embodied knowledge.-Part II: Life and Mind - How life emerges as a process dedicated to preserving its function through time, and how this gives rise to a mind that is not a thinking machine, but a forecasting engine.-Part III: Collective Intelligence - How language acts as a nervous system to coordinate behavior and how our social and economic systems are vast, geometric structures of power and trust.-Part IV: Artificial Intelligence - A critique of modern AI as a disembodied "speech without a world," and a concrete path forward for building a truly grounded, embodied intelligence.-Part V: The Future of Sensing - A look beyond our current horizon, exploring the near-term future of human-AI hybrid intelligence and the far-term evolution of intelligence beyond the human form.Written in a unique collaboration between a human author and a Large Language Model, The Geometry of Intelligence is not a book of answers, but of questions. It is an invitation to see the world not as a collection of objects, but as a symphony of processes, and to understand that intelligence is not about having a mind, but about learning to play in tune.If you've ever wondered about the nature of consciousness, the future of AI, or our place in the universe, this book will give you a new and powerful lens through which to see the world.Who Should Read This Book?-Philosophers and thinkers interested in the mind-body problem, consciousness, and the nature of reality.-AI researchers and developers looking for a new framework for building truly intelligent systems.-Scientists and students of biology, physics, and cognitive science.-Anyone who wants to understand the deep, universal principles that govern our world and our place within it. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to begin your journey into the geometry of intelligence! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability.…

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Paperback. Condición: new. Paperback. What if intelligence isn't in our heads? This book dismantles our centuries-old understanding of the mind, arguing that true intelligence is not a property of the brain, but a physical, geometric process of the body. From slime molds to AI, discover the universal principles that guide all intelligent life and learn to see the world not as a collection of objects, but as a symphony of processes. A Radical New Vision of Intelligence That Will Change How You See the WorldFor centuries, we've been haunted by the ghost of Descartes, believing that the mind is a mysterious "ghost in the machine." We've placed ourselves at the pinnacle of a cognitive ladder, the sole proprietors of reason in a world of brute mechanism. This book argues that this view is not just wrong; it is a category error.The Geometry of Intelligence is a journey down the ladder of intelligence, from the rarefied air of language and AI back to the muddy, physical realities of life itself. It reveals that the same fundamental principles that guide a slime mold through a maze and a forest toward the sun also guide the hand of a master craftsman and the collective wisdom of a just society.Intelligence is not a property of a mind; it is a process of a body. It is the art of being in a right relationship with the unfolding of the world. It is a physical, geometric, and biological phenomenon long before it is a cognitive one.In this groundbreaking book, you will discover: -Part I: Foundations - How reality is a process of change, motion is governed by the universal invitation of the gradient, and the shape of this change is a form of embodied knowledge.-Part II: Life and Mind - How life emerges as a process dedicated to preserving its function through time, and how this gives rise to a mind that is not a thinking machine, but a forecasting engine.-Part III: Collective Intelligence - How language acts as a nervous system to coordinate behavior and how our social and economic systems are vast, geometric structures of power and trust.-Part IV: Artificial Intelligence - A critique of modern AI as a disembodied "speech without a world," and a concrete path forward for building a truly grounded, embodied intelligence.-Part V: The Future of Sensing - A look beyond our current horizon, exploring the near-term future of human-AI hybrid intelligence and the far-term evolution of intelligence beyond the human form.Written in a unique collaboration between a human author and a Large Language Model, The Geometry of Intelligence is not a book of answers, but of questions. It is an invitation to see the world not as a collection of objects, but as a symphony of processes, and to understand that intelligence is not about having a mind, but about learning to play in tune.If you've ever wondered about the nature of consciousness, the future of AI, or our place in the universe, this book will give you a new and powerful lens through which to see the world.Who Should Read This Book?-Philosophers and thinkers interested in the mind-body problem, consciousness, and the nature of reality.-AI researchers and developers looking for a new framework for building truly intelligent systems.-Scientists and students of biology, physics, and cognitive science.-Anyone who wants to understand the deep, universal principles that govern our world and our place within it. Scroll up and click "Buy Now" to begin your journey into the geometry of intelligence! This item is printed on demand. Shipping may be from our UK warehouse or from our Australian or US warehouses, depending on stock availability.…