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Image and Video Compression Fundamentals Techniques and Applications

Image and Video Compression Fundamentals Techniques and Applications

Image and video signals require large transmission bandwidth and storage leading to high costs. The data must be compressed without a loss or with a small loss of quality. Thus efficient image and video compression algorithms play a significant role in the storage and transmission of data. Image and Video Compression: Fundamentals Techniques and Applications explains the major techniques for image and video compression and demonstrates their practical implementation using MATLAB® programs. Designed for students researchers and practicing engineers the book presents both basic principles and real practical applications. In an accessible way the book covers basic schemes for image and video compression including lossless techniques and wavelet- and vector quantization-based image compression and digital video compression. The MATLAB programs enable readers to gain hands-on experience with the techniques. The authors provide quality metrics used to evaluate the performance of the compression algorithms. They also introduce the modern technique of compressed sensing which retains the most important part of the signal while it is being sensed. | Image and Video Compression Fundamentals Techniques and Applications

GBP 59.99
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Introduction to Information Theory and Data Compression

Introduction to Information Theory and Data Compression

An effective blend of carefully explained theory and practical applications this text imparts the fundamentals of both information theory and data compression. Although the two topics are related this unique text allows either topic to be presented independently and it was specifically designed so that the data compression section requires no prior knowledge of information theory. The treatment of information theory while theoretical and abstract is quite elementary making this text less daunting than many others. After presenting the fundamental definitions and results of the theory the authors then apply the theory to memoryless discrete channels with zeroth-order one-state sources. The chapters on data compression acquaint students with a myriad of lossless compression methods and then introduce two lossy compression methods. Students emerge from this study competent in a wide range of techniques. The authors' presentation is highly practical but includes some important proofs either in the text or in the exercises so instructors can if they choose place more emphasis on the mathematics. Introduction to Information Theory and Data Compression Second Edition is ideally suited for an upper-level or graduate course for students in mathematics engineering and computer science. Features:Expanded discussion of the historical and theoretical basis of information theory that builds a firm intuitive grasp of the subjectReorganization of theoretical results along with new exercises ranging from the routine to the more difficult that reinforce students' ability to apply the definitions and results in specific situations. Simplified treatment of the algorithm(s) of Gallager and KnuthDiscussion of the information rate of a code and the trade-off between error correction and information rateTreatment of probabilistic finite state source automata including basic resul

GBP 59.99
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Vapor Compression Heat Pumps with Refrigerant Mixtures

Vapor Compression Heat Pumps with Refrigerant Mixtures

Amidst tightening requirements for eliminating CFC’s HCFC’s halons and HFC’s from use in air conditioning and heat pumps the search began for replacements that are environmentally benign non-flammable and similar to the banned refrigerants in system-level behavior. Refrigerant mixtures are increasingly used as working fluids because they demonstrate desirable thermodynamic feasibility and safety characteristics. Vapor Compression Heat Pumps with Refrigerant Mixtures provides the first comprehensive single-source treatment of working fluid mixtures and their applications in vapor compression systems. The authors explain in detail the thermodynamics of refrigerant mixtures which is vastly more complex than that of individual refrigerants as well as the fundamentals of various refrigeration cycles and methods for improving their efficiency. They also include important discussions on heat transfer and pressure drop correlations experimental performance measurements and examples of using refrigerants and their mixtures and critical operational issues such as control issues refrigerant mixing and mass fraction shifts. Assembling reviews of the scattered literature on the subject and reflecting two decades of research by the authors Vapor Compression Heat Pumps with Refrigerant Mixtures prepares you to design and implement systems that take the best advantage of fluid mixtures confronting the challenges and grasping the opportunities that they present.

GBP 56.99
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Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

The latest edition provides a comprehensive foundation for image and video compression. It covers HEVC/H. 265 and future video coding activities in addition to Internet Video Coding. The book features updated chapters and content along with several new chapters and sections. It adheres to the current international standards including the JPEG standard. | Image and Video Compression for Multimedia Engineering Fundamentals Algorithms and Standards Third Edition

GBP 48.99
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Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

This new book—the first of its kind—examines the use of algorithmic techniques to compress random and non-random sequential strings found in chains of polymers. The book is an introduction to algorithmic complexity. Examples taken from current research in the polymer sciences are used for compression of like-natured properties as found on a chain of polymers. Both theory and applied aspects of algorithmic compression are reviewed. A description of the types of polymers and their uses is followed by a chapter on various types of compression systems that can be used to compress polymer chains into manageable units. The work is intended for graduate and postgraduate university students in the physical sciences and engineering. | Algorithmic Techniques for the Polymer Sciences

GBP 82.99
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Binary Neural Networks Algorithms Architectures and Applications

Binary Neural Networks Algorithms Architectures and Applications

Deep learning has achieved impressive results in image classification computer vision and natural language processing. To achieve better performance deeper and wider networks have been designed which increase the demand for computational resources. The number of floatingpoint operations (FLOPs) has increased dramatically with larger networks and this has become an obstacle for convolutional neural networks (CNNs) being developed for mobile and embedded devices. In this context Binary Neural Networks: Algorithms Architectures and Applications will focus on CNN compression and acceleration which are important for the research community. We will describe numerous methods including parameter quantization network pruning low-rank decomposition and knowledge distillation. More recently to reduce the burden of handcrafted architecture design neural architecture search (NAS) has been used to automatically build neural networks by searching over a vast architecture space. Our book will also introduce NAS and binary NAS and its superiority and state-of-the-art performance in various applications such as image classification and object detection. We also describe extensive applications of compressed deep models on image classification speech recognition object detection and tracking. These topics can help researchers better understand the usefulness and the potential of network compression on practical applications. Moreover interested readers should have basic knowledge of machine learning and deep learning to better understand the methods described in this book. Key Features Reviews recent advances in CNN compression and acceleration Elaborates recent advances on binary neural network (BNN) technologies Introduces applications of BNN in image classification speech recognition object detection and more | Binary Neural Networks Algorithms Architectures and Applications

GBP 110.00
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Combustion Engineering

Combustion Engineering

Combustion Engineering Third Edition introduces the analysis design and building of combustion energy systems. It discusses current global energy climate and air pollution challenges and considers the increasing importance of renewable energy sources such as biomass fuels. Mathematical methods are presented along with qualitative descriptions of their use which are supported by numerous tables with practical data and formulae worked examples chapter-end problems and updated references. The new edition features new and updated sections on solid biofuels spark-ignition compression-ignition soot and black carbon formation and current energy policies. Features include: Builds a strong foundation for design and engineering of combustion systems. Provides fully updated coverage of alternative and renewable fuel topics throughout the text. Features new and updated sections on solid biofuels spark-ignition compression-ignition soot and black carbon formation and current energy policies. Includes updated data and formulae worked examples and additional chapter-end problems. Includes a Solutions Manual and figures slides for adopting instructors. This text is intended for undergraduate and first-year graduate mechanical engineering students taking introductory courses in combustion. Practicing heating engineers utility engineers and engineers consulting in energy and environmental areas will find this book a useful reference.

GBP 130.00
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Timber Design

Timber Design

Timber Design covers timber fundamentals for students and professional architects and engineers such as tension elements flexural elements shear and torsion compression elements connections and lateral design. As part of the Architect’s Guidebooks to Structures series it provides a comprehensive overview using both imperial and metric units of measurement. Timber Design begins with an intriguing case study and uses a range of examples and visual aids including more than 200 figures to illustrate key concepts. As a compact summary of fundamental ideas it is ideal for anyone needing a quick guide to timber design.

GBP 31.99
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Steel Design

Steel Design

Steel Design covers steel design fundamentals for architects and engineers such as tension elements flexural elements shear and torsion compression elements connections and lateral design. As part of the Architect’s Guidebooks to Structures series it provides a comprehensive overview using both imperial and metric units of measurement. Each chapter includes design steps rules of thumb and design examples. This book is meant for both professionals and for students taking structures courses or comprehensive studies. As a compact summary of key ideas it is ideal for anyone needing a quick guide to steel design. More than 150 black and white images are included.

GBP 32.99
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A Primer on Wavelets and Their Scientific Applications

A Primer on Wavelets and Their Scientific Applications

In the first edition of his seminal introduction to wavelets James S. Walker informed us that the potential applications for wavelets were virtually unlimited. Since that time thousands of published papers have proven him true while also necessitating the creation of a new edition of his bestselling primer. Updated and fully revised to include the latest developments this second edition of A Primer on Wavelets and Their Scientific Applications guides readers through the main ideas of wavelet analysis in order to develop a thorough appreciation of wavelet applications. Ingeniously relying on elementary algebra and just a smidgen of calculus Professor Walker demonstrates how the underlying ideas behind wavelet analysis can be applied to solve significant problems in audio and image processing as well in biology and medicine. Nearly twice as long as the original this new edition provides 104 worked examples and 222 exercises constituting a veritable book of review material Two sections on biorthogonal wavelets A mini-course on image compression including a tutorial on arithmetic compression Extensive material on image denoising featuring a rarely covered technique for removing isolated randomly positioned clutter Concise yet complete coverage of the fundamentals of time-frequency analysis showcasing its application to audio denoising and musical theory and synthesis An introduction to the multiresolution principle a new mathematical concept in musical theory Expanded suggestions for research projects An enhanced list of references

GBP 180.00
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Audio Engineering 101 A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

Audio Engineering 101 A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

Practical concise and approachable Audio Engineering 101 Second Edition covers everything aspiring audio engineers need to know to make it in the recording industry from the characteristics of sound to microphones analog versus digital recording EQ/compression mixing mastering and career skills. Filled with hand-ons step-by-step technique breakdowns and all-new interviews with active professionals this updated edition includes instruction in using digital consoles iPads for mixing audio apps plug-ins home studios and audio for podcasts. An extensive companion website features fifteen new video tutorials audio clips equipment lists quizzes and student exercises. | Audio Engineering 101 A Beginner's Guide to Music Production

GBP 36.99
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FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures

FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures

Repairing or strengthening failing metallic structures traditionally involves using bulky and heavy external steel plates that often pose their own problems. The plates are generally prone to corrosion and overall fatigue. Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) a composite material made of a polymer matrix reinforced with fibers offers a great alternative for strengthening metallic structures especially steel structures such as bridges buildings offshore platforms pipelines and crane structures. FRP-Strengthened Metallic Structures explores the behaviour and design of these structures from basic concepts to design recommendations. It covers bond behaviour between FRP and steel and describes improvement of fatigue performance bending compression and bearing forces strengthening of compression and steel tubular members strengthening for enhanced fatigue and seismic performance and strengthening against web crippling of steel sections. It also provides examples of performance improvement by FRP strengthening. • Summarizes worldwide research on the FRP strengthening of metallic structures • Contains several topics not generally covered in existing texts • Presents comprehensive topical references throughout the book The book outlines the applications existing design guidance and special characteristics of FRP composites within the context of their use in structural strengthening. While the major focus is on steel structures it also describes others such as aluminium structures. This book is suitable for structural engineers researchers and university students interested in the FRP strengthening technique. Xiao-Ling Zhao is chair of structural engineering at Monash University Australia and is author of Concrete-Filled Tubular Members and Connections also published by Taylor & Francis.

GBP 74.99
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Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

Concrete-filled stainless steel tubular (CFSST) columns are increasingly used in modern composite construction due to their high strength high ductility high corrosion resistance high durability and aesthetics and ease of maintenance. Thin-walled CFSST columns are characterized by the different strain-hardening behavior of stainless steel in tension and in compression local buckling of stainless steel tubes and concrete confinement. Design codes and numerical models often overestimate or underestimate the ultimate strengths of CFSST columns. This book presents accurate and efficient computational models for the nonlinear inelastic analysis and design of CFSST short and slender columns under axial load and biaxial bending. The effects of different strain-hardening characteristics of stainless steel in tension and in compression progressive local and post-local buckling of stainless steel tubes and concrete confinement are taken into account in the computational models. The numerical models simulate the axial load-strain behavior moment-curvature curves axial load-deflection responses and axial load-moment strength interaction diagrams of CFSST columns. The book describes the mathematical formulations computational procedures and model verifications for circular and rectangular CFSST short and slender columns. The behavior of CFSST columns under various loading conditions is demonstrated by numerous numerical examples. This book is written for practising structural and civil engineers academic researchers and graduate students in civil engineering who are interested in the latest computational techniques and design methods for CFSST columns. | Concrete-Filled Stainless Steel Tubular Columns

GBP 44.99
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Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations Volume Three Liquid Products

Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations Volume Three Liquid Products

While liquid drugs do not share the compression problems of solid dosage forms the filling problems of powder dosage forms or the consistency problems of semisolid dosage forms they do have their own set of considerations in the formulation and manufacturing stages. Highlights from Liquid Products Volume Three include: practical details involved in complying with the current good manufacturing practice requirements in liquid manufacturing access to what an FDA auditor would be looking for during a liquid manufacturing audit issues that may arise during a US FDA inspection the protocols used for stability testing for new drugs and new dosage forms drawn from the most current ICH guidelines | Handbook of Pharmaceutical Manufacturing Formulations Volume Three Liquid Products

GBP 69.99
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Plastics Fabrication and Recycling

Plastics Fabrication and Recycling

Derived from the fourth edition of the well-known Plastics Technology Handbook Plastics Fabrication and Recycling presents the molding and fabrication processes of plastics as well as several important features of plastics recycling. The book begins with a discussion of different types of molds and dies including compression molding injection molding blow molding thermoforming reaction injection molding extrusion and pultrusion. It then covers spinning casting reinforcing foaming compounding and coating processes as well as powder molding adhesive bonding and plastics welding techniques. The authors also explore the decoration of plastics including painting operations printing processes hot stamping in-mold decorating embossing electroplating and vacuum metallizing. They conclude with an overview on key aspects of plastics recycling developments in the field and waste recycling problems.

GBP 59.99
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Masonry Design

Masonry Design

Masonry is found extensively in construction throughout the world. It is economical and strong. Masonry Design—part of the Architect’s Guidebook to Structures series—presents the fundamentals in an accessible fashion through beautiful illustrations simple and complete examples and from the perspective of practicing professionals with hundreds of projects under their belt and decades of teaching experience. Masonry Design provides the student with and reminds the practitioner of fundamental masonry design principles. Beginning with an intriguing case study of the Mesa Verde National Park visitor center the subsequent chapters present the fundamentals of masonry design bending shear compression design wind and seismic design and connection design. It is a refreshing change in textbooks for architectural materials courses and is an indispensable reference for practicing architects.

GBP 31.99
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Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual

Dance Music Manual aimed at the novice and seasoned professional alike takes the reader through the software and hardware needed to create original captivating and professional sounding music. Key features of Dance Music Manual include: How to create compelling professional-sounding original or remixed dance tracks. The differences between different genres and how to produce them. How to expose your tracks to their chosen audience and equip you with the skills to develop your career as a dance music producer and engineer. Along with the book is a companion website which provides examples of synthesis programming compression effects MIDI files and examples of the tracks discussed in this edition. The new and improved fourth edition covers processes and techniques used by music producers masters mixers and DJs. Each page is full of facts presented in a manner that is easy to absorb and implement.

GBP 36.99
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Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications

Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications

Thermodynamics and information touch theory every facet of chemistry. However the physical chemistry curriculum digested by students worldwide is still heavily skewed toward heat/work principles established more than a century ago. Rectifying this situation Chemical Thermodynamics and Information Theory with Applications explores applications drawn from the intersection of thermodynamics and information theory—two mature and far-reaching fields. In an approach that intertwines information science and chemistry this book covers: The informational aspects of thermodynamic state equations The algorithmic aspects of transformations—compression expansion cyclic and more The principles of best-practice programming How molecules transmit and modify information via collisions and chemical reactions Using examples from physical and organic chemistry this book demonstrates how the disciplines of thermodynamics and information theory are intertwined. Accessible to curiosity-driven chemists with knowledge of basic calculus probability and statistics the book provides a fresh perspective on time-honored subjects such as state transformations heat and work exchanges and chemical reactions.

GBP 59.99
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Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

This book examines the full spectrum of compressor types how they operate how to control them and how operating conditions can significantly impact their performance. Discussed in detail are the influence of pressure temperature molecular weight specific heat ratio compression ratio speed vane position and volume bottles. The various methods of throughput control are also addressed including discharge throttling suction throttling guide pain positioning volume bottles suction valve unloaders speed control as well as how each of these control methods affects compressor life. Compressor surge is defined and discussed in detail along with the types of instrumentation (controllers valves pressure and temperature transmitters) available and which of those are most suitable for controlling search. Case studies have been included to illustrate the principles covered in the text. This edition also includes detailed information on compressor seals. Various types of seals providing the best results for different applications are discussed thereby giving the reader a basic understanding of seals serotypes and applications. | Compressor Handbook: Principles and Practice

GBP 125.00
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Advances in Chromatography Volume 58

Advances in Chromatography Volume 58

For six decades scientists and researchers have relied on the Advances in Chromatography series for the most up-to date information on a wide range of developments in chromatographic methods and applications. The clear presentation of topics and vivid illustrations for which this series has become known makes the material accessible and engaging to analytical biochemical organic polymer and pharmaceutical chemists at all levels of technical skill. Key Features: Discusses the basic concepts of affinity chromatography and examines recent developments in this method and related supramolecular separation methods. Outlines the different types of gradient stationary phases and how they have been used in and benefited the field of separation science. Reviews recent trends in detectors for GC focusing on those that are readily available and seeing wide usage. Addresses peak compression in GELC and offers the reader a plate height equation to work with that incorporates its effects. | Advances in Chromatography Volume 58

GBP 115.00
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Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

Methods and the latest results of experimental studies of the strength properties polymorphism and metastable states of materials and substances with extremely short durations of shock-wave action are presented. The author provides a comprehensive and theoretical description of specific features of the dynamics of elastoplastic shock compression waves in relaxing media. The presentation is preceded by a detailed description of the theoretical foundations of the method and a brief discussion of the basic methods of generating and diagnosing shock waves in solids. Key Selling Features:Addresses dynamic elastic-plastic response spallation and shock-induced phase transformation. Provides a centralized presentation of topics of interest to the shock physics communityPresents new data on the mechanism and basic patterns of sub-microsecond polymorphic transformations and phase transitions. Investigates destruction waves in shock-compressed glasses. Analyzes the behavior of highly hard brittle materials under shock-wave loading and ways to diagnose fracture. | Shock Waves in Solid State Physics

GBP 42.99
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Color Grading 101 Getting Started Color Grading for Editors Cinematographers Directors and Aspiring Colorists

Color Grading 101 Getting Started Color Grading for Editors Cinematographers Directors and Aspiring Colorists

Written both for students and working professionals this book walks readers step-by-step through the foundations of color grading for projects of any size from music videos and commercials to full-length features. In this clear practical and software-agnostic guide author Charles Haine introduces readers to the technical and artistic side of color grading and color correction. Color Grading 101 balances technical chapters like color-matching mastering and compression with artistic chapters like contrast/affinity aesthetic trends and building a color plan. The book also includes more business-focused chapters detailing best practices and expert advice on working with clients managing a team working with VFX and building a business. An accompanying eResource offers downloadable footage and project files to help readers work through the exercises and examples in the book. This book serves as a perfect introduction for aspiring colorists as well as editors cinematographers and directors looking to familiarize themselves with the color grading process. | Color Grading 101 Getting Started Color Grading for Editors Cinematographers Directors and Aspiring Colorists

GBP 34.99
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Signal Processing A Mathematical Approach Second Edition

Signal Processing A Mathematical Approach Second Edition

Signal Processing: A Mathematical Approach is designed to show how many of the mathematical tools the reader knows can be used to understand and employ signal processing techniques in an applied environment. Assuming an advanced undergraduate- or graduate-level understanding of mathematics—including familiarity with Fourier series matrices probability and statistics—this Second Edition: Contains new chapters on convolution and the vector DFT plane-wave propagation and the BLUE and Kalman filtersExpands the material on Fourier analysis to three new chapters to provide additional background informationPresents real-world examples of applications that demonstrate how mathematics is used in remote sensingFeaturing problems for use in the classroom or practice Signal Processing: A Mathematical Approach Second Edition covers topics such as Fourier series and transforms in one and several variables; applications to acoustic and electro-magnetic propagation models transmission and emission tomography and image reconstruction; sampling and the limited data problem; matrix methods singular value decomposition and data compression; optimization techniques in signal and image reconstruction from projections; autocorrelations and power spectra; high-resolution methods; detection and optimal filtering; and eigenvector-based methods for array processing and statistical filtering time-frequency analysis and wavelets. | Signal Processing A Mathematical Approach Second Edition

GBP 44.99
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Temporal Regimes Materiality Politics Technology

Temporal Regimes Materiality Politics Technology

Temporal Regimes provides a theoretical framework for understanding the temporal structures of society; a conceptually rich empirically nuanced and culturally embodied account of temporal phenomena in contemporary world. What does it imply temporal regimes? How the everyday life as well as the global mobilities coordination requires temporal underpinnings? The answers to these questions mean more than simply understanding the general thesis on acceleration or space-time compression on the one hand; but also a micro-multiple-localised time experience by gender class or age on the other. They also mean understanding in an integrative way the very structural temporalities within the everyday lived embodied and situated ones. They require both a robust and flexible epistemic analysis considering their material bedrock through political and technological forefront dimensions. Advancing a rigorous well-grounded theoretical understanding and offering a useful way to analytically conceptualise the temporal dynamics on our societies this book will be of interest to advanced students and scholars enquiring a rich set of topics ranging from time and politics new materialism conceptual history as well as technology collective action and social change. | Temporal Regimes Materiality Politics Technology

GBP 38.99
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Explanatory Optimism about the Hard Problem of Consciousness

Explanatory Optimism about the Hard Problem of Consciousness

Explanatory Optimism about the Hard Problem of Consciousness argues that despite the worries of explanatory pessimists consciousness can be fully explained in “easy” scientific terms. The widespread intuition that consciousness poses a hard problem is plausibly based on how consciousness appears to us in first-person access. The book offers a debunking argument to undercut the justificatory link between the first-person appearances and our hard problem intuitions. The key step in the debunking argument involves the development and defense of an empirical model of first-person access: Automated Compression Theory (ACT). ACT holds that first-person access to consciousness is accomplished by automated accessing of compressed sensory information. Because of the distorting nature of this compressed access it seems to subjects that consciousness possesses “exceptional” properties—properties leading to the hard problem—even though no such properties are present. If there are no exceptional properties to explain then an explanation in easy terms can fully account for conscious experience. The book presents a range of empirical evidence for ACT and concludes that the burden of proof is now on the pessimists to show why we shouldn’t be optimistic about explaining consciousness.

GBP 130.00
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