The Improbable Machine: What the Upheavals in Artificial Intelligence Research Reveal About How the Mind Really Works

Simon & Schuster, 1989 8vo (22 cm), 334 pp. Publisher's cloth backed boards and dust jacket (bookstore ticket on front wrapper, top edge slightly stained). "In 'The Improbable Machine,' Jeremy Campbell delves into the world of artificial intelligence research, uncovering the fascinating connections between AI and our understanding of the human mind. Campbell explores the groundbreaking developments and upheavals in AI, shedding light on how these advancements provide insights into the intricacies of human cognition. Drawing from a wide range of disciplines, including psychology, neuroscience, and computer science, Campbell offers thought-provoking perspectives on the nature of intelligence and the possibilities that emerge when technology meets the complexities of the mind. 'The Improbable Machine' is a captivating exploration of AI's influence on our understanding of the mind and the remarkable interplay between human and artificial intelligence.