Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control
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"Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control" is a nonfiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical roots and future implications of analog and digital computing, focusing on technologies that evolve beyond direct human programmability.
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Entity disambiguation (via context triple)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control Context triple: [George Dyson, notableWork, Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control]
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The Universal Computer
The Universal Computer is a book by mathematician and logician Martin Davis that traces the history and development of the concept of computation and the universal Turing machine.
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The Sciences of the Artificial
The Sciences of the Artificial is a seminal 1969 book by Herbert A. Simon that explores the nature, design, and study of artificial systems such as organizations, computers, and complex artifacts.
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Man-Computer Symbiosis
Man-Computer Symbiosis is a seminal 1960 essay by J. C. R. Licklider that envisioned interactive, cooperative partnerships between humans and computers, laying conceptual foundations for modern interactive computing and the internet.
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D.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
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E.
As We May Think
As We May Think is a seminal 1945 essay by Vannevar Bush that envisioned hypertext-like information systems and profoundly influenced the development of modern computing and the internet.
- F. None of above. chosen
- G. Unsure - the case is ambiguous/there is not enough information to decide.
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Entity disambiguation (via description)
gpt-5-mini-2025-08-07
Target entity: Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control Target entity description: "Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control" is a nonfiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical roots and future implications of analog and digital computing, focusing on technologies that evolve beyond direct human programmability.
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A.
The Universal Computer
The Universal Computer is a book by mathematician and logician Martin Davis that traces the history and development of the concept of computation and the universal Turing machine.
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B.
The Sciences of the Artificial
The Sciences of the Artificial is a seminal 1969 book by Herbert A. Simon that explores the nature, design, and study of artificial systems such as organizations, computers, and complex artifacts.
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C.
Man-Computer Symbiosis
Man-Computer Symbiosis is a seminal 1960 essay by J. C. R. Licklider that envisioned interactive, cooperative partnerships between humans and computers, laying conceptual foundations for modern interactive computing and the internet.
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D.
Systems at Work
Systems at Work is a permanent exhibition at the National Postal Museum that explores the processes, technology, and people behind the operation of postal systems.
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E.
As We May Think
As We May Think is a seminal 1945 essay by Vannevar Bush that envisioned hypertext-like information systems and profoundly influenced the development of modern computing and the internet.
- F. None of above. chosen
Statements (33)
| Predicate | Object |
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| instanceOf |
book about technology
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nonfiction book ⓘ |
| addresses |
implications of autonomous technological systems
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shift from human-designed algorithms to emergent processes ⓘ |
| author |
George Dyson
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linked to:
George Dyson (science historian)
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| discusses |
biological and natural computation analogies
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digital stored-program computers ⓘ pre-digital analog devices ⓘ |
| explores |
emergent behavior in complex systems
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evolution of computation from analog to digital ⓘ interaction between humans and machines ⓘ limits of programmable control ⓘ |
| focusesOn |
future implications of computing technologies
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historical roots of computing ⓘ relationship between analog and digital systems ⓘ technologies beyond direct human programmability ⓘ |
| genre |
history of technology
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nonfiction ⓘ |
| hasAuthorBackground | history of computing ⓘ |
| hasPerspective |
historical
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philosophical ⓘ technological ⓘ |
| intendedAudience |
readers interested in future of technology
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readers interested in history of computing ⓘ readers interested in philosophy of technology ⓘ |
| language | English ⓘ |
| mainSubject |
analog computing
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control and computation ⓘ digital computing ⓘ emergent technology ⓘ history of computing ⓘ non-programmable systems ⓘ |
| relatedWorkByAuthor | Turing’s Cathedral ⓘ |
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Subject: Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control Description of subject: "Analogia: The Emergence of Technology Beyond Programmable Control" is a nonfiction book by George Dyson that explores the historical roots and future implications of analog and digital computing, focusing on technologies that evolve beyond direct human programmability.
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subject linked to:
George Dyson (science historian)