Ways of Being: Animals, Plants, Machines: The Search for a Planetary Intelligence

What is intelligence? With the controversial rise of AI technology, this question seems more urgent. James Bridle tackles it all from a clear-headed perspective, looking at philosophy, nature, literature, physics, computer science, biology, and all we know about human, animal, and plant intelligence. We've been surrounded by other intelligences all along, he posits, even if we've forgotten to notice or respect them. Can we learn from them in time to survive climate catastrophe and create a better world? Thought-provoking and beloved by readers.

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