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by José Ramón Jouve Martín (Author)
This is a book about an obsession that runs parallel to our history as a civilization: the desire to create artificial beings with an intelligence similar to our own. Achieving this goal constitutes the Holy Grail of artificial intelligence. Through a historical, philosophical, and literary journey, José Ramó n Jouve Martí n explores how this idea emerged, why its development has accelerated since the late 20th century, and how it challenges fundamental concepts such as thought, creativity, and consciousness. Artificial intelligence is not just a technology, but a mirror in which we can look at ourselves. With a multidisciplinary approach, the author traces the evolution of artificial intelligence in parallel with our own searches, encounters, and failures. From Greek myths and the golems of Jewish tradition to current debates about "superintelligence," this book analyzes not only the existential fears and hopes that IA suggests, but also its hability to place ourselves in front of own contradictions, all together with a profound (and welcomed), sense of humor.
Author Biography
José Ramón Jouve Martín es profesor de literatura en la Universidad McGill (Montreal), institución en la que ha ejercido como director del Departamento de Lenguas, Literaturas y Culturas y como vicedecano de investigación de la Facultad de Artes. Es autor de diversos libros, entre los que destaca El perro de Newton: una mirada a la ciencia desde la historia, la filosofía y la literatura.
José Ramón Jouve Martín is a professor of literature at McGill University (Montreal), where he has served as head of the Department of Languages, Literatures, and Cultures and as vice dean of research in the Faculty of Arts. He is the author of several books, including Newton's Dog: A Look at Science from History, Philosophy, and Literature.
