The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society
The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988
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Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1988199
Book • Nonfiction
1950s
1988
Adult
18+ years
Super Short Summary
In The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society, Norbert Wiener explores cybernetics, emphasizing communication and control in humans and machines. He examines how technology influences society, highlights ethical considerations, and envisions future impacts on human beings. The book delves into the relationship between individuals and systems in an increasingly automated world.
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Norbert Wiener's The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society offers a profound exploration of cybernetics and its societal implications. Praised for its forward-thinking ideas, it is noted for both its insightful vision and complex language, which may challenge readers. The book remains a seminal work in understanding human and machine interactions.
Who Should Read The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society?
A reader intrigued by the intersection of technology, philosophy, and society would enjoy Norbert Wiener's The Human Use of Human Beings: Cybernetics and Society. Similar audiences are drawn to Aldous Huxley's Brave New World and Marshall McLuhan's Understanding Media for their exploration of technology's role in shaping human experience.
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Book • Nonfiction
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1988
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