Computer Theology compares the evolution of human societies and computer networks to arrive at a theological model of the World Wide Web. Following the pioneering works of Anne Foerst in God in the Machine and Donald Knuth in Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About, the authors present a broad overview of human and computer evolutionary traits that point to similarities in the aggregation of social behaviors. In order to reach a wide audience not necessarily trained or familiar with computer science or other fields, Computer Theology strives to use terms accessible to the public at large, barring acronyms and words that, while perhaps conveying concisely their intent, impede reading by non specialists. Pursuing a well defined path linking diverse fields of study, Computer Theology culminates in the revelation of coming forms of computers that address the human needs of private self-realization in our increasingly digital world. By comparing the evolution of religion with that of the Web, the authors of Computer Theology illustrate how similarly people and computers build the trust needed for their survival and preeminence. Drawing on a study of fields as diverse as archeology, biology and psychology, this book addresses a wide audience. It shows with straightforward analogies that our machines require the design of new tenets to reach an elevated intelligence. Simultaneously, a better understanding of the World Wide Web leads to a new presentation of religion as a center of human evolutionary prowess.
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Excellent. This is like a novel. It is very complete and this book should become a reference. --Guy Pujolle, Professor of Computer Science at the University of Paris, Professor Honoris Causa at Beijing University of Posts and Telecommunications --Guy Pujolle
I found it impossible to skim, difficult to read. And I loved every minute of it. I could not help but stop and contemplate each paragraph. It's an overview of history, bio-sciences, religion, arts, all threaded together via computer technology. --Len Pojunas, Esq., General Counsel, North America, Gemalto
I found it impossible to skim, difficult to read. And I loved every minute of it. I could not help but stop and contemplate each paragraph. It's an overview of history, bio-sciences, religion, arts, all threaded together via computer technology. --Len Pojunas, Esq., General Counsel, North America, Gemalto
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Bertrand du Castel, PhD, is a Schlumberger Fellow, with publications in artificial intelligence, linguistics, logic and software engineering. As chairman of several computer organizations, he won in 2005 the coveted Visionary Award from Card Technology magazine.
Timothy M. Jurgensen, PhD, has authored two acclaimed books on computer security and publications in communications and physics. As a consultant to government and industry, Tim is a key contributor to the evolution of the network infrastructure of the United States.
Timothy M. Jurgensen, PhD, has authored two acclaimed books on computer security and publications in communications and physics. As a consultant to government and industry, Tim is a key contributor to the evolution of the network infrastructure of the United States.
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