Singularity Hypotheses: A Scientific and Philosophical Assessment

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Singularity Hypotheses: A Scientific and Philosophical Assessment

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Singularity Hypotheses: A Scientific and Philosophical Assessment, Amnon H. Eden, James H. Moor, Johnny H. Søraker & Eric Steinhart (Eds.) — 1st Edition

Publication: Berlin, Springer, 2012

Formatting: 8vo, pp. 441.

Condition Report: Near Fine. The binding remains remarkably tight and square, displaying excellent structural integrity with only the faintest hint of shelf-wear to the spine extremities. The original pictorial boards are notably bright, clean, and entirely free from rubbing or edge-knocking. Internally, the text block is uniformly crisp, bright, and exceptionally clean, showing no signs of age-toning, foxing, or prior thumbing. An excellent, highly presentable example.

Catalogue Note: First edition, published as part of Springer’s 'The Frontiers Collection'. This hardback edition features the publisher's original printed boards, issued without a dust jacket. A comprehensive scholarly text evaluating the technological singularity, gathering perspectives from leading computer scientists, philosophers, and physicists.

While print-on-demand softcover iterations and digital copies have become increasingly common, this original 2012 hardback printing is relatively scarce on the secondary market.

This authoritative collection of essays and critical commentaries offers a rigorous examination of accelerating technological progress and the concept of a 'technological singularity'. Moving beyond speculative fantasy, the text systematically assesses the scientific and philosophical validity of an impending intelligence explosion, transhumanism, and whole-brain emulation. By convening prominent thinkers across diverse disciplines, from artificial intelligence to biology and economics, the editors provide a balanced, jargon-free overview of one of the most profound debates concerning the future of human and machine evolution.

Book Condition: Near Fine

Book Authors: Amnon H. Eden, James H. Moor, Johnny H. Søraker & Eric Steinhart

Book Publisher: Springer

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Science & Medical

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages: 441

Book Publication Year: 2012

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Book Binding: Hardcover

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: The Frontiers Collection

Country/region of manufacture: Berlin, Germany

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