The ghost factories: histories of automata and artificial life
Edward Jones‐Imhotep
Abstract
Historically, automata had always relied on a trick; and they’re still playing it. Imagine a factory. On the shop floor stands a single worker – a young girl. Surrounding her are the hulking frames...
Topics & Concepts
Factory (object-oriented programming)AutomatonComputer scienceGirlArtificial intelligenceSociologyArchitectural engineeringProgramming languageEngineeringPsychologyDevelopmental psychologyHistory of Computing TechnologiesCybernetics and Technology in SocietyHistorical Studies and Socio-cultural Analysis