- Hardcover: 244 pages
- Publisher: MIT Press; First Printing edition (1 Aug 2002)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0071387048
- ISBN-13: 978-0071387040
- Product Dimensions: 22.8 x 13.5 x 2.7 cm
- Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews)
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This work offers an enthralling look at how computer scientists have crossed the line between machines and living organisms. Despite being marvels of complexity and human ingenuity, computers are notoriously bad at learning new things and dealing with new situations. Researchers at the frontiers of computer science have turned to nature for solutions to the problem of machine adaptation and learning. By applying models of complex biological systems to the realm of computing machines, they have given rise to a new breed of adaptive software and hardware. In "Machine Nature", computer scientist Moshe Sipper takes readers on a thrilling journey to the terra nova of computing, to provide a compelling look at cutting-edge computers, robots, and machines now and in the decades ahead, including: "Embryonic" chips that self-heal and artificial immune systems that function like their biological counterparts to fight off computer viruses; DNA computing - a technique for building computers out of DNA instead of silicon; and the deeper questions arising from the arrival of machines that are adaptive, autonomous, lifelike, and perhaps - one day - living.
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Fascinating, forward-looking, cutting edge computer science theory The author is on the front lines of computer science Elegantly written take on the near and far future of computing technology
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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I read this book because it was on the reading list of an OU course on Natural and Artificial Intelligence (M366). The author is a researcher who has first hand experience in many of the areas written about.
The book gives a good overview of research carried out in bio-inspired computing. The author has been involved in research in many areas that are discussed and also looks at research carried out all over the world. However it is more of a popular science book than a text to aid serious study.
This book compares favourably with `Imitation of Life' which was also on the reading list of the OU course which is due, I believe, to the fact the Moshe Sipper is a researcher while the author of `Imitation of Life' is a technical author.
Geoffrey Cockayne (who has also reviewed this book) found the style irritating. I agree that the scenarios the author uses to illustrate a theme come across somewhat trivial for a book of this nature. If you can forgive the informal style you will be rewarded with informative text. The informative style extends to the chapter headings which are cryptic and do not clearly describe the chapter subject. This is unfortunate as it makes it difficult to identify the subject each chapter deals with.
Note, however, that this book was published in 2002 which, for a fast evolving area of research makes the book far from current.
The book gives a good overview of research carried out in bio-inspired computing. The author has been involved in research in many areas that are discussed and also looks at research carried out all over the world. However it is more of a popular science book than a text to aid serious study.
This book compares favourably with `Imitation of Life' which was also on the reading list of the OU course which is due, I believe, to the fact the Moshe Sipper is a researcher while the author of `Imitation of Life' is a technical author.
Geoffrey Cockayne (who has also reviewed this book) found the style irritating. I agree that the scenarios the author uses to illustrate a theme come across somewhat trivial for a book of this nature. If you can forgive the informal style you will be rewarded with informative text. The informative style extends to the chapter headings which are cryptic and do not clearly describe the chapter subject. This is unfortunate as it makes it difficult to identify the subject each chapter deals with.
Note, however, that this book was published in 2002 which, for a fast evolving area of research makes the book far from current.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
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This book contains a very useful overview of the field of biologically inspired computing. Unfortunately, the author's style is often irritatingly homely, bordering on the patronising. Chapter two for example introduces genetic programming with an infantile description of a group of friends gathering around a TV to watch a football match. In the same chapter a programmer is described as a 'genie who grants computer wishes to users' (p.33). I seriously doubt that potential readers of this book are sufficiently dim as to need to be addressed in such a manner.
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This book is an excellent introduction to artificial intelligence aimed at a general readership. It is therefore very suitable for those just wanting a non-technical overview of this fascinating subject.
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