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This stimulating text/reference presents a philosophical exploration of the conceptual foundations of deep learning, presenting enlightening perspectives that encompass such diverse disciplines as computer science, mathematics, logic, psychology, and cognitive science. The text also highlights select topics from the fascinating history of this exciting field, including the pioneering work of Rudolf Carnap, Warren McCulloch, Walter Pitts, Bulcsú László, and Geoffrey Hinton.Topics and features:Provides a brief history of mathematical logic, and discusses the critical role of philosophy, psychology, and neuroscience in the history of AIPresents a philosophical case for the use of fuzzy logic approaches in AIInvestigates the similarities and differences between the Word2vec word embedding algorithm, and the ideas of Wittgenstein and Firth on linguisticsExamines how developments in machine learning provide insights into the philosophical challenge of justifying inductive inferencesDebates, with reference to philosophical anthropology, whether an advanced general artificial intelligence might be considered as a living beingInvestigates the issue of computational complexity through deep-learning strategies for understanding AI-complete problems and developing strong AIExplores philosophical questions at the intersection of AI and transhumanismThis inspirational volume will rekindle a passion for deep learning in those already experienced in coding and studying this discipline, and provide a philosophical big-picture perspective for those new to the field. |
