Machines that think /
Series: Big ideas that changed the world ; 2 Published by : Amulet Books, (New York :) Physical details: 124 p. ISBN:9781419740985.| Item type | Current library | Call number | Status | Date due | Barcode | Item holds |
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Logos International School | J GRAHPIX 006.3 BRO (Browse shelf (Opens below)) | Available | 39054650 |
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"Machines That Think! explores machines from ancient history to today that perform a multitude of tasks, from making mind-numbing calculations to working on assembly lines to guiding spaceships to the moon. Included are fascinating looks at the world's earliest calculators, the birth of computer programming, and the arrival of smartphones. Contributors discussed include Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī, Ada Lovelace, and Bill Gates. From the abacus to artificial intelligence, machines through the ages have pushed the boundaries of human capability and creativity"--
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