Mind over machine: The power of human intuition and expertise in the era of the computer

By Hubert L. Dreyfus and Stuart E. Dreyfus

Book Overview

Defining the limits of computer technology, the authors make a compelling case that binary logic will always be inferior to human intuitive ability. A stunning reaffirmation of human intelligence.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0029080606
• ISBN13: 9780029080603
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: Free Press
• Length: 231 Pages
• Weight: 1.26 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Mind Over Machine by Dreyfuss and Dreyfuss

The authors discuss the difficulties inherent in programmingintuitive skills into an expert system. Examples of programmingpatterns of light and dark regions on x-rays are illustrated.X-rays can be stored into memory and compared to knowndiagnostic attributes. With enough experience, you can profilethe optimal decision for many groups of related situations.This is a good reference work for explaining practicalproblems in implementing artificial intelligence algorithms.