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Exploring fundamental principles of knowledge and information processing, the essays delve into key topics such as neural nets, self-organizing systems, and cognition. Heinz von Foerster, a pioneer in cybernetics, shares groundbreaking insights from his collaborations with notable figures like Norbert Wiener and Warren McCullough. His work at the Biological Computer Laboratory led to innovations in parallel computing and advancements in computation theory, making significant contributions to both systems theory and cognitive philosophy.
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Understanding Understanding, Heinz von Foerster
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- Title
- Understanding Understanding
- Subtitle
- Essays on Cybernetics and Cognition
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Heinz von Foerster
- Publisher
- Springer New York
- Released
- 2010
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 380
- ISBN13
- 9781441929822
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Social Sciences, Technology & Engineering, Science & Math, Natural sciences, Philosophy, Psychology, Computers & Internet, Science, Physics, Sociology
- Description
- Exploring fundamental principles of knowledge and information processing, the essays delve into key topics such as neural nets, self-organizing systems, and cognition. Heinz von Foerster, a pioneer in cybernetics, shares groundbreaking insights from his collaborations with notable figures like Norbert Wiener and Warren McCullough. His work at the Biological Computer Laboratory led to innovations in parallel computing and advancements in computation theory, making significant contributions to both systems theory and cognitive philosophy.