Have you ever wondered how our modern computers came about? If so, then you might want to read some incredible history and consider the whole philosophical debate about artificial intelligence, machine learning, and some of the perceived future uses of this Technology. If so, then I would definitely like to recommend a very interesting book to you. One that was way ahead of its time and would still be thought-provoking today.
Yes, if you ask, this is a book in my personal library. And it’s a good book that I would recommend if you’re interested in the subject. The name of the book is;
“Soft Architecture Machine” by Nicholas Negroponte, MIT Press, MA, 1976, (140 pages), ISBM: 978-02621-4018-8
So imagine a self-generating, artificially intelligent CAD-CAM software program that could design buildings all by itself without human operators, and those would be buildings that would be more comfortable for humans than even the buildings that humans build themselves. Now consider artificial intelligence in your home constantly manipulating your home for your needs. A bit like Bill Gates’ high tech house of the future on steroids.
Air conditioning just happens, it would sense if you were warm or cold or what was needed. Walls would move in, open as needed, redirect light, entire kitchens fold away, and even the pictures on the wall would change depending on who was walking down the hall. All that stuff doesn’t seem so exotic now, most of it exists and the rest seems like a very possible future. However, this book was written in 1976.
And the people at MIT at the time were busy figuring out how to design all of this. Well it’s here now, or most of it and the rest will come soon. In fact, I hope that you will please consider and buy this book if it interests you. Remember.
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