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Name: Trevor Paglen: Adversarially Evolved Hallucinations (Sternberg Press / Research/Practice)
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Book Synopsis: How machine and computer vision produces contemporary images.

How do machines look at images? To ask such a question is to observe the degree to which images today are increasingly produced by machines for machines. Symbolically, these images are void of an aesthetic context. They are not propagandistic (they do not try to convince us), nor are they instructive (they are not interested in directing our attention). They exist as abstract binary code rather than pictograms and are not, crucially, content-based. Made by machines for machines, they make things happen in our world. However, void of anthropological or aesthetic intention, the functionality of such images anticipates the obsolescence of "perception" as a human-defined activity and, in turn, the ascendancy of "machine vision." We cannot see how they make things happens in our world, in short. All of which leaves us with a question: in the absence of being able to perceive such images, how do we think about their impact on societies more broadly?

Taking Trevor Paglen’s series "Adversarially Evolved Hallucinations" as a starting point for an analysis of these and other questions, this volume explores the role of algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in these processes. More specifically, it examines Paglen’s research methods and the extent to which they encourage the viewer to think from within such apparatuses rather than merely reflect upon them. Can, we will ask, the black-box-like technologies that produce such images be negotiated with or, indeed, modulated by methods of envisioning/engaging with their operative logic? How can we, if at all, hold the post-digital, machine-produced image to account?

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Are you curious about how machines look at images? Discover the fascinating world of machine and computer vision with Trevor Paglen's groundbreaking book, "Adversarially Evolved Hallucinations". In this thought-provoking volume, Paglen explores the ways in which machines produce contemporary images, offering insights into the changing landscape of visual communication. Don't miss the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of the role of algorithms and Artificial Intelligence (AI) in shaping our perception of the world.

Unlike traditional images, machine-produced images lack aesthetic context, making them both abstract and content-based. As we become increasingly dependent on machines for image creation, it becomes essential to examine the impact of this shift on our society. How can we navigate and engage with the black-box technologies responsible for generating these images? "Adversarially Evolved Hallucinations" invites you to explore Trevor Paglen's research methods and challenges you to think from within the very apparatuses that produce these images.

By delving into the world of machine vision, Paglen's book raises important questions about the future of perception and the role of humans in an increasingly AI-driven world. Join the conversation and discover how the post-digital image can be held accountable. Embrace the opportunity to broaden your horizons and gain a critical understanding of the transformative power of machine-produced images.

Don't miss out on this groundbreaking exploration of machine vision. Order your copy of "Adversarially Evolved Hallucinations" today and delve into the complex relationship between humans and machines. Be at the forefront of understanding the evolving world of visual communication.

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