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| Computers: A computer is an electronic device that processes data using instructions encoded in programs. It consists of hardware components like a central processing unit (CPU), memory, storage, and input/output devices. See also Software, Computer programming. _____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Kevin Kelly on Computers - Dictionary of Arguments
Kelly I 884 Computer/Kelly: Of all things in the universe, a computer chip has the highest power density. It is higher than in a star or any other object. This involves the amount of energy that flows per second through a gram of matter. >Energy, cf. >Computational Model of the Mind, >Computation, >Software, cf. >Artificial Intelligence, >Artificial Neural Networks._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Kelly I Kevin Kelly What Technology Wants New York 2011 |
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