Bob Bishop explores the concepts of reality, both as perceived and scientific, and demonstrates how preconcieved notions, grounded in local paradigms, can affect not only scientific and mechanical invention, but difficult societal issues as well. The new science of fuzzy logic is gaining acceptance in the field of engineering but the American public at large is, for the most part, unaware of the subject. Mainstream fuzzy logic has had engineering-only applications, but now, thanks to Bishop's insightful analysis, the concept has a fresh approach that should inspire an even better understanding of our perceptions of reality.
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"Although the author is a physicist, he explains complicated concepts that are easily understood." -- Conrad Dobler, Former "Offensive Guard" St. Louis Cardinals, Owner of Superior Healthcare Staffing, Inc., Kansas City, Missouri.
"This is an extremely fascinating, thought-provoking book, that once started I could not put down until I had read it through . . . it makes one want to read it again and again. [The reader] will gain new insight into the way we perceive our views of the world . . . ." -- Richard Hayman, Principal "Pops" conductor of the St. Louis and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras
"This is an extremely fascinating, thought-provoking book, that once started I could not put down until I had read it through . . . it makes one want to read it again and again. [The reader] will gain new insight into the way we perceive our views of the world . . . ." -- Richard Hayman, Principal "Pops" conductor of the St. Louis and Grand Rapids Symphony Orchestras
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Bob Bishop (Mr. Logic) is the popular host of the "Thinking Machine" Show, broadcast weekly in California. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in physics from the University of Wisconsin and a Master of Science degree in physics from UCLA. He has worked on the Gemini X and XI space programs and was a senior engineer at the Jet Propulsion Lab. Bishop created "Apple Vision." He served as a senior member of the technical staff of Apple Computer where he worked with co-founder Steve Wozniak in research and development. Bishop retired from Apple at age 37. He is currently developing a new programming language called "SiMPLE," a language intended for children.
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It's hard to believe that the small and dusty dirt path on which you are now standing is the famous Grand Imperial Avenue of The Elders, the very highway that had once connected the legendary eight cities of Zendar. Read the first page Key Phrases - Statistically Improbable Phrases (SIPs): (learn more)
statistical fuzziness, smoothness principle, fuzzy paradigm, partial guilt, gotta draw the line, partial existence, membership value, present legal system, sorites paradox, execution day, minimum setting, crime units Key Phrases - Capitalized Phrases (CAPs): (learn more)
Prime Directive of Equality, United States, Pitching Pennies, Humpty Dumpty, Three Strikes, Jackson Park, Realistic Voting Law, George Washington, King Huffinpout, Lincoln Park, Thomas Jefferson New!
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- Through the Looking Glass (Classics Illustrated) by Lewis Carroll on page 16
- Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll on page 16
- Fuzzy Thinking: The New Science of Fuzzy Logic by Bart Kosko on page 38
- Alice Through The Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll on page 16
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