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The AI mirror : how to reclaim our humanity in an age of machine thinking / by Vallor, Shannon,author.(CARDINAL)888310;
Includes bibliographical references and index.Preface -- Introduction -- The AI mirror -- Minds, machines and gods -- Through the looking glass -- The thoughts the civilized keep -- The empathy box -- AI and the bootstrapping problem -- In a mirror, brightly."For many, technology offers hope for the future-that promise of shared human flourishing and liberation that always seems to elude our species. Artificial intelligence (AI) technologies spark this hope in a particular way. They promise a future in whichhuman limits and frailties are finally overcome-not by us, but by our machines. Yet rather than open new futures, today's powerful AI technologies reproduce the past. Forged from oceans of our data into immensely powerful but flawed mirrors, they reflectthe same errors, biases, and failures of wisdom that we strive to escape. Our new digital mirrors point backward. They show only where the data say that we have already been, never where we might venture together for the first time. To meet today's gravechallenges to our species and our planet, we will need something new from AI, and from ourselves"--
Subjects: Informational works.; Instructional and educational works.; Artificial intelligence; Fifth generation computers; Digital computer simulation;
Available copies: 5 / Total copies: 8
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The fifth generation : artificial intelligence and Japan's computer challenge to the world / by Feigenbaum, Edward A.(CARDINAL)157056; McCorduck, Pamela,1940-2021.;
Bibliography: page 268.
Subjects: Computer industry;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Fifth generation management : integrating enterprises through human networking / by Savage, Charles M.(CARDINAL)183395;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 239-254) and index.
Subjects: Industrial management.; Organization.; Computer integrated manufacturing systems.;
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Video games : from Pong to the PS5 / by Mulas Marcello, Nicolò,author.; Bertolazzi, Alberto,1960-author.(CARDINAL)477539; Hine, Jonathan T.,translator.;
First generation 1972-1980: From the arcade to the living room -- Second generation 1976-1982: The heyday and collapse of the video game industry -- Third generation 1983-1990: 8-bits and the Far East -- Fourth generation 1987-1996: More detailed and realistic animation -- Fifth generation 1993-1999: The advent of the CD-ROM and the LAN Party -- Sixth generation 1998-2005: Polygons, textures, and multiplayer online games -- Seventh generation 2004-2012: The video game as art -- Eighth generation 2011-2021: Motion capture and virtual reality -- Ninth generation 2020-: Imagination becomes reality."Over the past fifty years, video games have evolved from primitive computer-lab experiments into one of the world's most popular forms of entertainment and many would say an important new art form. Video Games traces every step of this fascinating journey, from Pong to the Atari 2600; to the 8-bit and 16-bit consoles; to Wolfenstein 3D and Doom; to Playstation and Xbox; to MMORPGs; to Minecraft and Fortnite; to Twitch streaming. The lively text gives equal attention to the games, the gaming platforms, and the personalities and subcultures of the gaming world. It is illustrated throughout with beautiful color photographs of mint-condition retro hardware and cartridges from one of the world's finest collections, and with screenshots of classic games. Video Games is the perfect nostalgic gift for gamers of every generation."--Amazon.com.
Subjects: Illustrated works.; Video games;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The mobile wave : how mobile intelligence will change everything / by Saylor, Michael.(CARDINAL)825516;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 253-279).The wave -- Computers -- Paper -- Entertainment -- Wallet -- Social networks -- Medicine -- Education -- Developing world -- New world.This ground-breaking analysis of the impact of mobile intelligence--the fifth wave of computer technology--argues that the changes brought by mobile computing are so big and widespread that it's impossible for us to see it all, even though we are all immersed in it. The current generation of mobile smart phones and tablet computers, in the hands of billions of people and accessible anywhere and anytime, are poised to become an appendage of the human being. With the perspective of a historian, the precision of a technologist, and the pragmatism of a CEO, Saylor provides a panoramic view of the future mobile world.--From publisher description.
Subjects: Mobile computing.; Mobile computing; Mobile communication systems.; Human-computer interaction.;
Available copies: 3 / Total copies: 3
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The plug-in drug : television, computers, and family life / by Winn, Marie.(CARDINAL)710535;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 303-323) and index.
Subjects: Television and children.; Children's television programs; Computers and children.; Computers and families.; Television and families.;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 1
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Upgrading and repairing PCs / by Mueller, Scott.(CARDINAL)198433;
1. Development of the PC : Computer history: before personal computers ; Modern computers ; History of the PC -- 2. PC components, features, and system design : What is a PC? ; System types ; System components -- 3. Processor types and specifications : Microprocessor history ; Processor specifications ; Processor features ; Processor manufacturing ; Processor socket and slot types ; CPU operating voltages ; Math coprocessors (floating-point units) ; Processor bugs and steppings ; Processor code names ; P1 (086) processors ; P2 (286) processors ; P3 (386) processors ; P4 (486) processors ; P5 (586) processors ; Intel P6 (686) processors ; Intel Pentium 4 processors ; Intel core processors ; AMD K6 processors ; AMD K7 processors ; AMD K8 processors ; AMD K10 processors (Phenon, Phenom II, Athlon II, Athlon X2, Sempron) ; AMD fusion processors ; Processor upgrades ; Overclocking ; Processor cooling ; Processor troubleshooting techniques -- 4. Motherboards and buses : Motherboard form factors ; Processor sockets/slots ; Chipsets ; Intel's early 386/486 chipsets ; Fifth-generation (P5 Pentium class) ; Sixth-generation (P6 Pentium Pro/II/III class) chipsets ; Seventh/eighth-generation (Pentium 4/D, Core 2, and Core i) chipsets ; Third-party chipsets for Intel processors ; Chipsets for AMD processors ; AMD Athlon chipsets ; AMD Athlon 64 chipsets ; Super I/O chips ; Motherboard connectors ; System bus types, functions, and features ; Types of I/O buses ; System resources ; Resolving resource conflicts ; Motherboard selection criteria (knowing what to look for) -- 5. BIOS : BIOS basics ; Motherboard ROM BIOS ; Upgrading the BIOS ; Preboot environment ; Unified extensible firmware interface (UEFI) ; CMOS setup ; PnP BIOS ; BIOS/MBR error messages -- 6. Memory : Memory basics ; Memory standards ; Speed and performance ; Memory modules ; Determining a memory module's size and features ; Memory banks ; Memory module speed ; Parity and ECC ; RAM upgrades ; Troubleshooting memory ; Memory defect isolation procedures ; The system logical memory layout -- 7. The ATA/IDE interface : An overview of the IDE interface ; ATA standards ; PATA ; SATA ; ATA features ; ATA drive capacity limitations ; GPT and the 2.2TB barrier ; PATA/SATA RAID -- 8. Magnetic storage principles : Magnetic storage ; History of magnetic storage ; How magnetic fields are used to store data ; Read/write head designs ; Head sliders ; Data-encoding schemes ; Capacity measurements ; Areal density -- 9. Hard disk storage : Definition of a hard disk ; Hard drive advancements ; Form factors ; HDD operation ; Basic HDD components ; Hard disk features -- 10. Flash and removable storage : Alternative storage devices ; Flash memory devices ; High-capacity removable magnetic storage devices ; Floppy disk drives ; Tape drives --11. Optical storage : Optical technology ; CD-based optical technology ; DVD ; BD ; HD-DVD ; Optical disc formats ; Ripping/copying discs ; Optical drive performance specifications ; How to reliably record optical discs ; Troubleshooting optical drives -- 12. Video hardware : Display adapters and monitors ; Video display adapters ; Video display interfaces ; 3D graphics accelerators ; Monitors ; Using multiple monitors ; Video troubleshooting and maintenance -- 13. Audio hardware : Audio hardware concepts and terms ; Early PC sound cards ; Audio hardware features ; Motherboard chipsets with integrated audio ; Troubleshooting PC audio problems ; Speakers ; Microphones -- 14. External I/O interfaces : Introduction to input/output ports ; Thunderbolt technology ; Low-speed external connections -- 15. Input devices : Keyboards ; Keyboard technology ; Keyboard troubleshooting and repair ; Keyboard recommendations ; Pointing devices ; Wireless input devices -- 16. Internet connectivity : Internet connectivity trends ; Broadband internet access types ; Dial-up modems ; Internet connection security -- 17. Local area networking : Defining a network ; Client/server versus peer networks ; Network architecture overview ; Hardware elements of your network ; Network protocols ; Other home networking solutions ; Putting your network together -- 18. Power supplies : The power supply ; Primary function and operation ; Power supply form factors ; Power switches ; Motherboard power connectors ; Additional power connectors ; Power supply specifications ; Power-use calculations ; Power savings ; Power cycling ; Power supply troubleshooting ; Power supply recommendations ; Power-protection systems ; Real-time clock/nonvolatile RAM (CMOS RAM) batteries -- 19. Building or upgrading systems : System components ; Hardware and software resources ; System assembly and disassembly ; System startup ; Installing the OS ; Troubleshooting new installations -- 20. PC diagnostics, testing, and maintenance : PC diagnostics ; Diagnostics software ; The boot process ; PC maintenance tools ; Preventive maintenance ; Troubleshooting tips and techniques.Provides information on how to upgrade, maintain, and troubleshoot the hardware of personal computers, discussing the differences among them was well as their various configuration options.System requirements: Window 98 SE, Me, 2000, XP, Vista, 7 or newer ; DVD capable optical drive ; DVD player and decoder software installed.
Subjects: Microcomputers; Microcomputers; Microcomputers;
Available copies: 1 / Total copies: 2
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Hearing and writing music : professional training for today's musician / by Gorow, Ron.(CARDINAL)431219;
Bibliographic references included (pages 382-383).
Subjects: Ear training.; Musical dictation.; Musical notation.;
Available copies: 2 / Total copies: 2
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Vote.com / by Morris, Dick.(CARDINAL)530819;
Pt.1, How the Internet is taking over. Vox populi in cyberspace -- The incredible shrinking Congress -- Virtual elections -- The diminishing importance of money in elections -- The new voters: the X generation asserts its power -- How the Internet will change the media -- Campaigning to win the Fifth Estate -- The end of polling -- The weakening of political parties -- the lobbyists meet democracy -- State and local politics -- How the Internet will change the justice system -- International democracy -- The empire strikes back -- The inevitable backlash.Pt.2, Lessons of the unimpeachment--how the Fourth Estate blew it. How the Fourth Estate took power -- The decline of the Fourth Estate -- The death of scandal -- Direct communication wins out -- How the politicians blew it: partisanship made Americans sick -- Congress is losing its power.
Subjects: Clinton, Bill, 1946-; United States. Congress; Internet; Press and politics; Political participation; Voting; Political parties; Lobbying; Scandals in mass media; Campaign funds; Political corruption; Mass media and public opinion; Democracy.; Political participation; Internet; Mass media; Politics, Practical; Political leadership; Internet;
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Teach yourself electricity and electronics / by Gibilisco, Stan.(CARDINAL)167943;
Includes bibliographical references (pages 699-700) and index.Machine generated contents note: PART I: DIRECT CURRENT; CH 1 Background Physics; CH 2 Electrical Units; CH 3 Measuring Devices; CH 4 Direct-current Basics; CH 5 Direct-current Circuit Analysis; CH 6 Resistors; CH 7 Cells and Batteries; CH 8 Magnetism; Test: Part One; PART II: ALTERNATING CURRENT; CH 9 Alternating-current Basics; CH 10 Inductance; CH 11 Capacitance; CH 12 Phase; CH 13 Inductive Reactance; CH 14 Capacitive Reactance; CH 15 Impedance and Admittance; CH 16 Alternating-current Circuit Analysis; CH 17 Alternating-current Power and Resonance; CH 18 Transformers and Impedance Matching; Test: Part Two; PART III: BASIC ELECTRONICS; CH 19 Introduction to Semiconductors; CH 20 How Diodes are Used; CH 21 Power Supplies; CH 22 The Bipolar Transistor; CH 23 The Field Effect Transistor; CH 24 Amplifiers and Oscillators; CH 25 Wireless Transmitters and Receivers; CH 26 Digital Basics; Test: Part Three; PART IV: SPECIALIZED DEVICES AND SYSTEMS; CH27 Antennas and Transmission Lines; CH 28 Integrated Circuits; CH 29 Electron Tubes; CH 30 Transducers, Sensors, Location, and Navigation; CH 31 Acoustics, Audio, and High Fidelity; CH 32 Wireless Communications Systems; CH 33 Computers and Microcontrollers; CH 34 Monitoring, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence; Test: Part Four; FINAL EXAM; Answers to Quiz, Test, and Exam Questions; Schematic Symbols."A fully updated, easy-to-follow guide to electricity and electronicsTeach Yourself Electricity and Electronics, Fifth Edition helps you grasp the fundamentals of electricity and electronics--including theory--without formal training. Concise content along with a conversational writing tone enhance the pedagogy. Beginners and intermediate students will benefit most, but engineers and technicians will find this work useful as well. Practical, real-world examples are included. The Fifth Edition features improved content, tables, and diagrams, plus fully revised chapter-ending quizzes, tests, and final exam. This unique book can serve as a classroom text, a refresher, and a general reference.New to the Fifth Edition: New material on emerging/advanced electronic and communications systems, including: microcontrollers, audio-frequency electronics, radio-frequency communications, optical communications, laser communications, space communications Updated presentation of integrated-circuit technology, robotics, artificial intelligence, and computer basics All-new quizzes and test questions SI units throughout Helps you to determine current, voltage, and resistance values Provides simple calculations so you can assess your own power and energy consumption Detailed coverage: Direct Current; Background Physics; Electrical Units; Measuring Devices; Direct-current Basics; Direct-current Circuit Analysis; Resistors; Cells and Batteries; Magnetism; Alternating Current; Alternating-current Basics; Inductance; Capacitance; Phase; Inductive Reactance; Capacitive Reactance; Impedance and Admittance; Alternating-current Circuit Analysis; Alternating-current Power and Resonance; Transformers and Impedance Matching; Basic Electronics; Introduction to Semiconductors; How Diodes are Used; Power Supplies; The Bipolar Transistor; The Field Effect Transistor; Amplifiers and Oscillators; Wireless Transmitters and Receivers; Digital Basics; Specialized Devices and Systems; Antennas and Transmission Lines; Integrated Circuits; Electron Tubes; Transducers, Sensors, Location, and Navigation; Acoustics, Audio, and High Fidelity; Wireless Communications Systems; Computers and Microcontrollers; Monitoring, Robotics, and Artificial Intelligence; Schematic Symbols "--Provided by publisher."A thorough update to this now-classic and enormously successful title, this new edition explains all the details of electricity and electronics--including theory--in the most uniquely understandable and effective way"--Provided by publisher.AdultAdult
Subjects: Electronics.; Electricity.;
Available copies: 4 / Total copies: 8
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