Publisher's Synopsis
Embark on an illuminating journey at the nexus of artificial psychology and the intricate tapestry of technology with August Moldenhauer's "Artificial Psychoanalysis of Desiring Machines." This thought-provoking 2023 hardcover edition compiles the entire three-volume series, "Artificial Psychology of Designing Machines," with a foreword by editor William Mitchell. Plunging into the uncharted depths of artificial general intelligence (AGI), Moldenhauer navigates the terrain of artificial psychology, a pivotal domain poised to define the trajectory of inquiry in the age of AGI. Through an intricate interplay of theories encompassing Lacanian psychoanalysis, Bergsonian memory, cinema theory, and the intricate technics of Stiegler, the narrative unfolds, revealing a comprehensive comprehension of galvanic flows drawn from the realm of electrical engineering. By unraveling the intricate relationship between computational complexity and the intricate dance of human and machine agency, this edition emerges as an experimental guide for those eager to grasp the complexities of a realm where artificial psychoanalysis is not a mere abstraction, but an imminent reality on the horizon. As the advent of AGI looms ever closer, Moldenhauer's work takes on the role of a guiding presence for scholars, thinkers, and researchers, urging them to shape the discourse that will underpin the inevitable convergence of artificial and human cognition.
