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Book Synopsis: Over the last half century, "smartness"—the drive for ubiquitous computing—has become a mandate: a new mode of managing and governing politics, economics, and the environment.
Smart phones. Smart cars. Smart homes. Smart cities. The imperative to make our world ever smarter in the face of increasingly complex challenges raises several questions: What is this "smartness mandate"? How has it emerged, and what does it say about our evolving way of understanding—and managing—reality? How have we come to see the planet and its denizens first and foremost as data-collecting instruments?
In The Smartness Mandate, Orit Halpern and Robert Mitchell radically suggest that "smartness" is not primarily a technology, but rather an epistemology. Through this lens, they offer a critical exploration of the practices, technologies, and subjects that such an understanding relies upon—above all, artificial intelligence and machine learning. The authors approach these not simply as techniques for solving problems of calculations, but rather as modes of managing life (human and other) in terms of neo-Darwinian evolution, distributed intelligences, and "resilience," all of which have serious implications for society, politics, and the environment.
The smartness mandate constitutes a new form of planetary governance, and Halpern and Mitchell aim to map the logic of this seemingly inexorable and now naturalized demand to compute, to illuminate the genealogy of how we arrived here and to point to alternative imaginaries of the possibilities and potentials of smart technologies and infrastructures.
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Embark on a groundbreaking journey into the world of smartness with The Smartness Mandate. Delve into the essence of this mandate, explore its origins, and discover how it is shaping our understanding of reality. From smart phones to smart cities, this book unravels the profound implications of ubiquitous computing on society, politics, and the environment. Get ready to challenge your perspectives and rethink the way we interact with technology in the modern age.
Discover the power of "smartness" as more than just a technological advancement, but a fundamental shift in our way of thinking. The Smartness Mandate by Orit Halpern and Robert Mitchell dives deep into the epistemology behind smart technologies, artificial intelligence, and machine learning. Uncover the hidden layers of management and governance that underpin the smartness mandate, and gain insights into how these innovations are reshaping life on a global scale. A must-read for anyone curious about the future of technology and its impact on society.
Join the discourse on the future of planetary governance with The Smartness Mandate. As Orit Halpern and Robert Mitchell unravel the complexities of smart technologies, they invite readers to envision alternative futures beyond the current smartness mandate. By mapping out the evolution of computational demands and exploring innovative possibilities, this book offers a fresh perspective on the role of technology in shaping our world. Are you ready to challenge the status quo and explore the untapped potential of smart technologies? The future awaits!
Get your copy of The Smartness Mandate today and embark on a transformative exploration of the smartness mandate. Challenge your perceptions, broaden your horizons, and discover the untapped potential of smart technologies. Dive into a world where data-driven decisions shape our reality and explore alternative imaginaries of the future. Don't miss out on this opportunity to unlock a new understanding of the smartness mandate.
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