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O'Reilly Media 21st Century Robot: The Dr. Simon Egerton Stories
When companies develop a new technology, do they ask how it might affect the people who will actually use it? That, more or less, sums up Brian David Johnson's duties as Intel's futurist-in-residence. In this fascinating book, Johnson provides a collection of science fiction prototyping stories that attempt to answer the question. These stories focus on the same theme: scientists and thinkers exploring personal robotics as a new form of artificial intelligence. This isn't fanciful speculation. Johnson's stories are based on Intel's futurecasting research, which uses ethnographic field studies, technology research, trend data, and science fiction to develop a pragmatic vision of consumers and computing. Nebulous Mechanisms presents science fiction designed to bring about science fact. Get real insight into technology and the future with this book. It will open your eyes.
£17.99
Hachette Children's Group What You Need to Know About AI
The only book you need on AI - full of facts for curious kids and easy explanations for confused adults!What actually is Artificial Intelligence? Will it take over the world? And one day, will it tidy our bedrooms . . .? In this beginner''s guide, discover everything you need to know about AI, from how it helps us discover epic stuff up in space or under the sea to whether it might help you build your own dinosaur.With AI expert and futurist Brian David Johnson, understand what AI is, where it came from, the incredible ways it''s being used today and how it might shape and reimagine our future. With amazing facts, myth busters and insight from experts around the world, this is the perfect beginner''s guide to navigating the new world of AI.This book offers a balanced, expert and accessible insight into the biggest topic of our time. Designed with fun illustrations throughout.
£10.04
Penguin Random House Children's UK WaR: Wizards and Robots
An explosive action-adventure novel created by will.i.am and renowned futurist Brian David Johnson.Wizards are real, robots from the future are here, and the fate of our world rests in the hands of one unsuspecting teenager.When a young man breaks into her home claiming her life is in danger, Ada Luring's world changes forever. Geller is a wizard, on the run from his father's hidden clan who want to kill Ada and her mother. Sara Luring is the scientist who will create the first robot, the wizards' age-old foes. But a robot has travelled back in time to find Ada, and will lay everything on the line to protect her, as she may just be the key to preventing the earth's destruction in the future. Ada, Geller and the robots must learn to work together to change the past and secure the future. But they don't have much time before a mysterious enemy launches its attack on Earth...
£9.03
