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The Death Algorithm and Other Digital Dilemmas

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Explore the philosophical underpinnings of our hyper-connected world with ‘The Death Algorithm and Other Digital Dilemmas’ by Roberto Simanowski, available at The Bookish Owl. This provocative collection delves into the societal impact of technology, questioning if we’re reducing complex ethical issues to mere algorithmic solutions. Simanowski tackles urgent concerns like cyberbullshit, smartphone addiction, instant gratification, and the perils of the information highway. He examines the chilling implications of a ‘death algorithm’ in autonomous vehicles and probes the erosion of trust between institutions and individuals in the digital age. Discover thought-provoking essays on ‘smombies,’ the influence of social media on political discourse, and the evolving nature of communication. Essential reading for anyone seeking to understand the profound philosophical and ethical challenges of our digital era.

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Description

  • Book 13 of 18: Untimely Meditations
  • Print length: 174 pages
  • Language: English
  • Publisher: Mit Pr
  • Publication date: 4 December 2018
  • Reading age: 18 years and up
  • Dimensions: 11.43 x 1.55 x 17.78 cm
  • ISBN-10: 0262536374
  • ISBN-13: 978-0262536370