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An Anthropology of Robots and AI Annihilation Anxiety and Machines

An Anthropology of Robots and AI Annihilation Anxiety and Machines

This book explores the making of robots in labs at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT). It examines the cultural ideas that go into the making of robots and the role of fiction in co-constructing the technological practices of the robotic scientists. The book engages with debates in anthropological theorizing regarding the way that robots are reimagined as intelligent autonomous and social and weaved into lived social realities. Richardson charts the move away from the “worker” robot of the 1920s to the “social” one of the 2000s as robots are reimagined as companions friends and therapeutic agents. | An Anthropology of Robots and AI Annihilation Anxiety and Machines

GBP 35.99
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Digital Capitalism and New Institutionalism

Digital Capitalism and New Institutionalism

Modern institutional economics was created to study the institutions of pre-digital economies and is based on reductionist approaches. But digital capitalism is producing institutions of unprecedented complexity. This book argues therefore that not only the economic institutions themselves but also the theoretical foundations for studying those institutions must now be adapted to digital capitalism. The book focuses on the institutional complexity of digital capitalism developing an interdisciplinary framework which brings together cutting-edge theoretical approaches from philosophy (first of all object-oriented ontology) sociology (especially actor–network theory) evolutionary biology and cognitive science. In particular the book outlines a new approach to the study of institutional evolution based on extended evolutionary synthesis – a new paradigm in evolutionary biology which is now replacing neo-Darwinism. The book develops an enactivist notion of extended cognition and cognitive institutions rejecting the individualistic and mechanistic understanding of economic rationality in digital environments. The author experiments with new philosophical approaches to investigate institutional complexity for example the ideas of the flat ontology and the assemblage theory. The flat ontology approach is applied to the study of human–robot institutions as well as to thinking about post-anthropocentric institutional design. Assemblage thinking allows for a new (much less idealistic) look at blockchain and smart cities. Blockchain as digital institutional technology is considered in the book not from the viewpoint of minimizing transaction costs (as is customary in the modern institutional economics) but by using the theory of transaction value which focuses on improving the quality of digital transactions. The book includes a wide range of examples ranging from metaverses cryptocurrencies and big data to robot rules smart contracts and machine learning algorithms. Written for researchers in institutional economics and other social sciences this interdisciplinary book is essential reading for anyone interested in the interplay of institutional and digital change. | Digital Capitalism and New Institutionalism

GBP 130.00
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Bodily Engagements with Film Images and Technology Somavision

Bodily Engagements with Film Images and Technology Somavision

This book builds a new understanding of the body and its relationship to images and technology using a framework where novel writings of pragmatist somaesthetics and phenomenology meet new research on bodily reactions. Max Ryynänen gives an overview of the topic by collecting the existing information of our bodies gazing at visual culture and the philosophies supporting these phenomena and examines the way the gaze and the body come together in our relationship to culture. Themes covered include somatic film; the body in artistic documentation of activist art; body parts (and their mutilation or surgeries) in contemporary art and film; robot cars and our visual relationship to them; the usefulness of Indian rasa philosophy in explaining digital culture; and an examination of Mario Perniola’s work about the idea that we human beings are increasingly experiencing ourselves to be simply things. The book will be of interest to scholars working in art history aesthetics cultural philosophy film studies technology studies media studies cultural studies and visual studies. | Bodily Engagements with Film Images and Technology Somavision

GBP 48.99
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A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects Monsters Maniacs and More

A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects Monsters Maniacs and More

A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects: Monsters Maniacs and More is an introduction to special effects makeup using cost-effective tools and materials that can be found in local stores. The book is divided into three sections – Simple Makeup Advanced Materials and Techniques and Advanced Makeup – and features tutorials to create characters such as a pirate vampire ghost robot burn victim witch zombie and goblin. Each character is introduced with a full-page photograph of the finished makeup and illustrated with full-color step-by-step photographs. The book also includes instructions on how to make fake teeth apply bald caps create gory wounds and injuries and make simple prosthetics. Each makeup tutorial is designed to progressively build on the techniques outlined in the preceding tutorial guiding readers from the basics of foundation highlight and shadow to creating advanced creature makeups. This is a beginner makeup book suited for students of Stage Makeup courses as well as for the theatre technician working and training on their own. | A Beginner's Guide to Special Makeup Effects Monsters Maniacs and More

GBP 31.99
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Against Automation Mythologies Business Science Fiction and the Ruse of the Robots

Against Automation Mythologies Business Science Fiction and the Ruse of the Robots

Inspired by Roland Barthes’s practice of semioclasm in Mythologies this book offers a technoclasm; a cultural critique of US narratives discourses images and objects that have transformed the politics of automation into statements of fact about the rise of the robots. Treating automation as an ensemble of technologies and science fictions this book foregrounds automation’s ideologies exaggerations failures and mystifications of the social value of human labor in order to question accepted and prolific automation mythologies. Jesse Ramirez offers a study of automation that recognizes automation as a technosocial project that uses the tools of cultural studies and history to investigate the narratives and ideologies that often implicitly frame the automation debate and that concretely and soberly assesses the technologies that have made the headlines. The case studies featured include some of the most widely cited and celebrated automatic technologies such as the Baxter industrial robot the self-driving car and the Watson AI system. An ideal resource for anyone interested in or studying emerging technology and society automation Marxist cultural theory cultural studies science fiction studies and the cultural history of technology. | Against Automation Mythologies Business Science Fiction and the Ruse of the Robots

GBP 18.99
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The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness

The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness

Bodily awareness is one of the most interesting and enigmatic forms of experience. Our earliest and most pervasive form of conscious experience it also arguably remains the most private. Bodily awareness has also long played a central role in the study of the mind and self-consciousness and is fundamental to much current philosophical and psychological research. The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness is an outstanding reference source to this fascinating subject. Comprising over thirty chapters by an international team of contributors the Handbook is divided into seven parts: Epistemology and Metaphysics Historical Issues Body Representation Sensing the Body Dynamics Pathology Interaction Within these sections specific topics covered include bodily ownership personal identity self-consciousness body modelling in robot design body illusions touch proprioception phantom limb syndrome pain eating disorders out-of-body experiences and virtual reality. The handbook features specially commissioned contributions from researchers in a wide array of disciplines whilst being accessible to readers with any disciplinary background. It also includes an interdisciplinary introduction written by the editors tying together the central themes with particular attention to the interaction between conceptual technological and empirical issues. The Routledge Handbook of Bodily Awareness will be of great interest to those in a wide variety of philosophical subdisciplines as well as those in psychology cognitive science sociology and related subjects.

GBP 190.00
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Designing Robots Designing Humans

Designing Robots Designing Humans

Whilst most research concentrates on the imagined future of robotics this book brings together a group of international researchers to explore the different ways that robots and humans engage with one another at this point in history. Robotic design is advancing at an incredible pace and consequently the role of robots has expanded beyond mechanical work in the industrial sector to the social and domestic environment. From kitchen table pets in the shape of dinosaurs or baby seals to robot arms that assist with eating to self-driving cars this book explores the psychological impact of robotic engagement especially in domestic settings. Each chapter explores a different aspect of humanoid robotics for example the relationship between robotics and gender citizenship moral agency ethics inequality and psychological development as well as exploring the growing role of robots in education care work and intimate relationships. Drawing on research from across the fields of psychology anthropology and philosophy this ground-breaking volume discusses the emerging social side of robotics. By examining our relationship with robots now this book offers a new and innovative opportunity for understanding our future with robots and robotic culture. Designing Robots Designing Humans will be interest to researchers of artificial intelligence and humanoid robotics as well as researchers from cognitive and social psychology philosophy computer science anthropology linguistics and engineering backgrounds.

GBP 38.99
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The Routledge Handbook of Consciousness

The Routledge Handbook of Consciousness

There has been an explosion of work on consciousness in the last 30–40 years from philosophers psychologists and neurologists. Thus there is a need for an interdisciplinary comprehensive volume in the field that brings together contributions from a wide range of experts on fundamental and cutting-edge topics. The Routledge Handbook of Consciousness fills this need and makes each chapter’s importance understandable to students and researchers from a variety of backgrounds. Designed to complement and better explain primary sources this volume is a valuable first-stop publication for undergraduate or graduate students enrolled in any course on Consciousness Philosophy of Mind or Philosophy of Psychology as well as a valuable handbook for researchers in these fields who want a useful reference to have close at hand. The 34 chapters all published here for the first time are divided into three parts: Part I covers the History and Background Metaphysics of consciousness such as dualism materialism free will and personal identity and includes a chapter on Indian philosophy. Part II is on specific Contemporary Theories of Consciousness with chapters on representational information integration global workspace attention-based and quantum theories. Part III is entitled Major Topics in Consciousness Research with chapters on psychopathologies dreaming meditation time action emotion multisensory experience animal and robot consciousness and the unity of consciousness. Each chapter begins with a brief introduction and concludes with a list of Related Topics as well as a list of References making the volume indispensable for the newcomer and experienced researcher alike.

GBP 44.99
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3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

Learn how to model comic-stylea Pixar with the expert techniques found in 3ds Max Modeling for Games Volume 2: Insider‘s Guide to Stylized Modeling. This new volume will show you the ins-and-outs of stylized modeling including characters vehicles environments and much more. Follow the story of cover characters Robert and Robot as their adventure takes you through the world of modeling vegetation alpha-maps and much more! This book is also packed with highly detailed tutorials feared toward enhancing your modeling skills and expanding your portfolio. The companion website (www. 3d-for-games. com) is unique - an online forum where readers can post and answer questions about their work. In terms of developing a portfolio online peer critiques are invaluable and current readers have made use of this feature in fact some have happily become the forum responders (along with Andy) to coach and develop new artists at work. Also included: step-by-step project files for each chapter; all the relevant texture files and source photos; panoramic skies small scene objects bonus texture maps and models so that artists can create whole scenes very quickly without starting from scratch each time; countless examples of what's hot and what's not in 3D modeling and also enough support images and photos to keep the budding artist busy for months. Unrivalled support in over 10 000 current posts - backing up the book with a lively forum and community of readers from all over the world ready to help your work. | 3ds Max Modeling for Games: Volume II Insider’s Guide to Stylized Modeling

GBP 180.00
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Shades of Deviance A Primer on Crime Deviance and Social Harm

Shades of Deviance A Primer on Crime Deviance and Social Harm

Shades of Deviance is a turbo-driven guide to crime and deviance. It offers politically engaged thought-provoking and accessibly written accounts of a wide range of socially and legally prohibited acts. This updated and revised edition is designed to be essential reading for general readers undergraduate students in the fields of criminology and sociology and those preparing to embark on degree courses in these fields. Written by field-leading experts from across the globe and designed for those who want a clear and exciting introduction to the complex areas of crime and deviance this book provides short overviews of a wide range of social problems harms and criminal acts offering a series of cutting-edge and critical treatments of issues such as war and terrorism incels and the alt-right ecocide trolling hate crime and chemsex. A guide is also given to further readings and films to develop the reader’s understanding of these issues. This new edition has been fully revised and extended with new entries on robot sex protest child soldiers online abuse cybercrime drug trafficking gangs and weapon use. Shades of Deviance encourages readers to critically reconsider their ideas about what is right and wrong about what is socially harmful and which problems we should focus our attention on. It offers careful analysis and reasoned explanation of complex issues in a world in which sensationalist headlines anxiety and fear about crime permeate our lives. Read it to be prepared for some of the key debates shaping the world to come. | Shades of Deviance A Primer on Crime Deviance and Social Harm

GBP 24.99
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Between Habit and Thought in New TV Serial Drama Serial Connections

Between Habit and Thought in New TV Serial Drama Serial Connections

Between Habit and Thought in New TV Serial Drama: Serial Connections is a consideration of some of the key examples of serial television drama available via transnational streaming platforms in recent times. Through the individual works examined the book exemplifies the ways in which aesthetics technology and capitalism weave a complex social fabric around the production of the respective television series thus presenting this type of serial drama as a finely engineered cultural production. Taking Bernard Stiegler’s notion of an image warfare as its starting point the author critically investigates the strategies deployed by the shows’ producers to navigate this dynamic shaped by the new spirit of capitalism. With creativity intrinsic to the process on the one hand and a highly efficient drive for capturing and fixing attention driven by algorithm and economic logic on the other the author maps the processes at work in the production of high-value serial drama and considers how despite this tension they manage to present meaningful insights into the experience of being in this world: A world shaped by trauma a desire for justice and a search for systems of belief that can offer a way through the vicissitudes of contemporary life. Framed by a detailed analysis of the multiple processes that shape these works is a sustained analysis of the serials Mr Robot Billions The Leftovers Rectify and Westworld and the dynamics of despair and hope that ripple through them. As such it will appeal to readers of film and television studies cultural theory and those interested in furthering a critical aesthetics for our time. | Between Habit and Thought in New TV Serial Drama Serial Connections

GBP 38.99
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Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

This practical guide to understanding how regulators build insight and form judgements will help organisations to develop their strategy and approach to engagement and to improve their regulatory outcomes. From robot-assisted surgery and advances in stem cell technology the explosion in use of social media and advances in computing power to the development of autonomous vehicles and digital environments such as the metaverse these exciting developments present questions invite debate and have implications. These rapid new developments also join a world described as being increasingly VUCA (volatile uncertain complex and ambiguous) making industry-regulator relationships more important than ever to prevent consumer harm and to configure business success. This book is written for those who wish to build positive and progressive relationships with their regulators in these exciting times of rapid advancement. From developing their strategy through to the practicalities of how to prepare and engage with regulators readers are navigated through an ecosystem of insight to help build an understanding of what informs their regulator’s opinion and judgements. Underpinned with real-world experiences and examples this book shows that through clearer strategic focus and more effective relationships organisations can refine their approach and build their relationships to drive mutually beneficial regulatory relationships that avoid negative consequences and unnecessary costs. Board members executives senior leaders risk compliance legal professionals regulators and students of business finance and law will refer to this book again and again to guide holistic thinking about regulatory relationships and use the insights these can provide to help them calibrate their actions activities and progress. | Competence Conduct and Billion Dollar Consequences How Regulatory Strategy and Relationships Can Improve Organisational Outcomes

GBP 44.99
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Automation Innovation and Work The Impact of Technological Economic and Social Singularity

Automation Innovation and Work The Impact of Technological Economic and Social Singularity

Artificial intelligence will not necessarily create a super-intelligent “human robot”; however it is very probable that intelligent robots and intelligent informats will bring about a form of super-globalization in which money and goods are prioritized over people and democracy and where the widespread use of casual labour – that is short-term contracts – will become the most common form of employment relationship. It is also very likely that artificial intelligence will bring about what is known as singularity. This term is used to describe a situation where intelligent robots from a rational and logical perspective are smarter than humans i. e. the development of AI. This book explores the impact that these intelligent robots and intelligent informats will have on social and societal development. The author tackles the question of singularity from three distinct standpoints: technological singularity – the intelligence of machines compared to that of humans – which he argues will bring about a qualitatively new labour market; economic singularity – the consequences for work relationships value creation and employment – which he asserts will promote full automation result in precarious contracts with low salaries and in some countries possibly lead to the introduction of a universal basic income; and social singularity – the consequences of technological and economic singularity for democratic processes bureaucratic procedures for exercising authority and control and the direction in which society will develop in addition to the emergence of new social institutions – which Johannessen says will promote a transition from representative democracy to genuine democracy. The book will appeal to academics researchers and students of economic sociology and political economy as well as those focusing upon the emerging innovation economy. It will also find an audience among professionals and policymakers keen to understand the impact the Fourth Industrial Revolution will have on organizations individuals and society at large. | Automation Innovation and Work The Impact of Technological Economic and Social Singularity

GBP 38.99
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