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12 Bytes

How artificial intelligence will change the way we live and love
By Jeanette Winterson
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12 Bytes by Jeanette Winterson explores the intersection of technology, artificial intelligence, and humanity through a series of essays. Winterson delves into topics such as the evolution of AI, ethical considerations, and the future of human-machine relationships, offering insightful and thought-provoking commentary within the arts and culture sphere. The essays embody Winterson's unique blend of wit and expertise, providing a compelling examination of modern technological advancements.
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This book may appeal to you if you're fascinated by the intersection of technology and humanity. In a series of thought-provoking essays, the author explores themes of artificial intelligence, cultural shifts, and the future of our species with wit and insight. It's perfect for those who enjoy deep dives into how digital advancements are reshaping our world.

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How is AI changing the way we live and love? This is the hugely entertaining, eye-opening new book from the Sunday Times bestselling author.

Joins the dots in a neglected narrative of female scientists, visionaries and code-breakers - Observer

How is artificial intelligence changing the way we live and love? Now with a new chapter, this is the eye-opening new book from Sunday Times bestselling author Jeanette Winterson.

Drawing on her years of thinking and reading about AI, Jeanette Winterson looks to history, religion, myth, literature, politics and, of course, computer science to help us understand the radical changes to the way we live and love that are happening now.

With wit, compassion and curiosity, Winterson tackles AI's most interesting talking points - from the weirdness of backing up your brain and the connections between humans and non-human helpers to whether it's time to leave planet Earth.

Very funny... A kind of comparative mythology, where the hype and ideology of cutting-edge tech is read through the lens of far older stories - Spectator

Refreshingly optimistic - Guardian

A 'Books of 2021' Pick in the Guardian, Financial Times, Daily Telegraph and Evening Standard

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Jeanette Winterson's 12 Bytes is praised for being thought-provoking and necessary, offering a lively exploration of female scientists and visionaries in AI. The book consists of punchy, fact-laden essays that are both witty and engaging, drawing readers into fairytale-like explorations of broad themes such as religion, love, and sexual identity. It combines dry humour with insightful observations, making it an entertaining read that effectively introduces the challenges and possibilities of the AI future.

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ISBN: 9781529112979

Publisher: Vintage Publishing

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 13 October 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Vintage

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 22.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 267g

Pages: 304

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Arts & Culture Biography & Memoir Computing & Technology Education & Reference Jeanette Winterson Non-Fiction Penguin Books Science & Nature

About the Author

Jeanette Winterson CBE was born in Manchester. She published her first novel, Oranges Are Not the Only Fruit, at twenty-five. Over two decades later she revisited that material in her internationally bestselling memoir Why Be Happy When You Could Be Normal?. Winterson has written thirteen novels for adults and two previous collections of short stories, as well as children's books, non-fiction and screenplays. She is Professor of New Writing at the University of Manchester. She lives in the Cotswolds in a wood and in Spitalfields, London.

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