How to Speak Machine: Computational Thinking for the Rest of Us

How to Speak Machine: Computational Thinking for the Rest of Us

By John Maeda

Visionary designer and technologist Maeda defines the fundamental laws of how computers think, and why readers should care even if you aren't a programmer. This text provides a coherent framework for today's product designers, business leaders, and policymakers to grasp this brave new world.

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Publisher: Portfolio
Publish Date: 11/19/2019
Pages: 240
ISBN-13: 9780399564420
ISBN-10: 039956442X
Language: English

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A simple, enduring framework for understanding the complex world of AI and machine learning. "Before you can get machines to do what you want, you'd better learn to speak their language. John Maeda engineers rapprochement between humans and our computational creations in this engaging, enlightening book." --Douglas Rushkoff, author of Team Human As the capabilities of AI and language models like ChatGPT continue to advance, it is more important than ever to understand the implications and potential pitfalls of these technologies. In this book, John Maeda draws on his extensive experience as one of the world's preeminent interdisciplinary thinkers on technology and design to provide actionable guidance for businesses, product designers, and policymakers. Using thoughtful explorations and occasionally whimsical examples, he identifies a framework that describes the key capabilities and pitfalls of any machine learning system, and offers a vision for how they can be used to create inclusive and world-changing products. This is essential reading for anyone seeking a high-level understanding of how machines "think" and what the future may hold.

About the Author

An internationally recognized leader at the intersection of design and technology, John Maeda is Executive Vice President/Chief Experience Officer at Publicis Sapient.

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