In this latest addition to the "Edge Question Series" author John Brockman has compiled a fascinating collection of interviews and perspectives from over 175 of the foremost experts on artificial intelligence. He tackles the tough questions that are confronting us as advances in technology have made thinking machines a reality. Since Alan Turing first formalized the possibility of artificial intelligence in 1950, many other thinkers have tried to grapple with the moral and material implications of machines that can think. Stephen Hawking believes AI could spell the end of the human race, Brian Eno thinks we are already part of a vast artificial intelligence, Steven Pinker is not so sure that the robots will rise up against us, Martin Rees thinks that we still stop thinking if machines can do it for us, and Daniel Dennett thinks the singularity is just an urban legend. Dive into this book to learn more about all the ways that technological advances are upending the world as we knew it and transforming the possibilities for our future as a human race.(This book may contain a sharpie mark on the top or bottom edge and may show mild signs of shelfwear.)