Human Use of Human Beings

Human Use of Human Beings

by Norbert Wiener

Mariner Books Classics · 2025

This foundational text from 1950 explores the intricate link between humans and machines, offering startlingly relevant insights for our AI-driven era. Wiener, the pioneer of cybernetics, didn't just predict the rise of sophisticated technology; he grappled with its potential to both liberate and dehumanize us. His philosophical examination of communication, control, and consciousness provides a crucial framework for understanding our evolving relationship with artificial intelligence and the profound questions we must ask to navigate this future.

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Intelligence & Semantics