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Mathematical Intelligence
What We Have that Machines Don't
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There's so much talk about the threat posed by intelligent machines that it sometimes seems as though we should surrender to our robot overlords. But Junaid Mubeen isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. As far as he is concerned, we have the creative...
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Mathematical Intelligence
A fascinating exploration of an unexpected advantage that humans will have over our incoming robot masters: we're actually good at maths
A fascinating exploration of an unexpected advantage that humans will have over our incoming robot masters: we're actually good at maths
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There's so much talk about the threat posed by intelligent machines that it sometimes seems as though we should surrender to our robot overlords. But Junaid Mubeen isn't ready to throw in the towel just yet. As far as he is concerned, we have the creative edge over machines, because of a remarkable system of thought that humans have developed over the millennia. It's familiar to us all, but often badly taught in schools and misrepresented in popular discourse—maths.
Computers are, of course, brilliant at totting up sums, pattern-seeking and performing mindless tasks of, well, computation. For all things calculation, machines reign supreme. But Junaid identifies seven areas of intelligence where humans can retain a crucial edge. And in exploring these areas, he opens up a fascinating world where we can develop our uniquely human mathematical superpowers.
Mathematical Intelligence by Junaid Mubeen is a compelling exploration of how these unique human qualities give us an advantage over machines, encouraging a deeper appreciation and understanding of the mathematical abilities that are inherently ours.
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781788166843
Publisher: Profile Books Ltd
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 09 May 2024
Country: United Kingdom
Imprint: Profile Books Ltd
Edition: Main
Audience: Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 26.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 196.0mm
Weight: 288g
Pages: 352
About the Author
Junaid Mubeen is a mathematician turned educator. He has spent over a decade working on innovative learning technologies, reaching students of all ages and abilities from around the world. Junaid has a DPhil in Mathematics from Oxford and a Masters in Education from Harvard, where he studied as a Kennedy Scholar. He once earned fleeting fame as a Countdown series winner. Junaid is currently working with bestselling science author Simon Singh on developing the world's largest online maths circle, parallel.org.uk.
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