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Why the Mind is Not a Computer - A Pocket Lexicon of Neuromythology (Paperback) Loot Price: R315

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Why the Mind is Not a Computer - A Pocket Lexicon of Neuromythology (Paperback): Raymond Tallis

Why the Mind is Not a Computer - A Pocket Lexicon of Neuromythology (Paperback)

Raymond Tallis

Series: Societas

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The equation 'Mind = Machine' is false. This pocket lexicon of 'neuromythology' shows why. Taking a series of keywords such as calculation, language, information and memory, Professor Tallis shows how their misuse has misled a generation. First of all these words were used literally in the description of the human mind. Then computer scientists applied them metaphorically to the workings of machines. And finally, their metaphorical status forgotten, the use of the terms was called as evidence of artificial intelligence in machines and the computational nature of thought.

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Imprint:	Imprint Academic
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Societas
Release date:	November 2004
First published:	November 2004
Authors:	Raymond Tallis
Dimensions:	210 x 136 x 10mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - Trade / Trade
Pages:	97
ISBN-13:	978-0-907845-94-2
Categories:	Books > Science & Mathematics > Science: general issues > Popular science Books > Social sciences > Psychology > Cognition & cognitive psychology > General Promotions
LSN:	0-907845-94-0
Barcode:	9780907845942