Half a century into the digital era, the profound impact of
information technology on intellectual and cultural life is
universally acknowledged but still poorly understood. The sheer
complexity of the technology coupled with the rapid pace of change
makes it increasingly difficult to establish common ground and to
promote thoughtful discussion.
Responding to this challenge, "Switching Codes "brings together
leading American and European scholars, scientists, and
artists--including Charles Bernstein, Ian Foster, Bruno Latour,
Alan Liu, and Richard Powers--to consider how the precipitous
growth of digital information and its associated technologies are
transforming the ways we think and act. Employing a wide range of
forms, including essay, dialogue, short fiction, and game design,
this book aims to model and foster discussion between IT
specialists, who typically have scant training in the humanities or
traditional arts, and scholars and artists, who often understand
little about the technologies that are so radically transforming
their fields. "Switching Codes" will be an indispensable volume for
anyone seeking to understand the impact of digital technology on
contemporary culture, including scientists, educators,
policymakers, and artists, alike.
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