The Story of Machine Intelligence: From Astrological Algorithms to Plot Genies

Listen up folks, because we’re about to take a wild ride through the history of machine intelligence – and spoiler alert, it’s older than your grandma’s secret cookie recipe. Artificial intelligence is creeping into every nook and cranny of our lives, from healthcare to hedge funds. But Columbia University Professor Dennis Yi Tenen wants you to take a chill pill. In his new book, “Literary Theory for Robots”, he reminds us that we’ve been vibing with machine intelligence since Gutenberg was a Guten-baby.

Key Points:

– Tenen believes automation has progressed from factory workers and shoemakers to today’s writers, professors, physicians, and… lawyers. (I know, you weren’t expecting attorneys, were you?)
– Despite a pseudo-apocalyptic approach, Tenen’s book is all about cooling down the AI panic. It’s like a metaphorical ice bath for your existential tech crisis.
– He intends to prove that there is historical continuity in machines and literature. Think chatbots with a Ph.D. in English Literature and a side dish of philosophical musings, all spiced with riveting anecdotes.

Final Thoughts:

So the next time you lose a game of chess to your computer, remember you’re not alone. We’ve been losing to these binary bozos for longer than we’d care to admit. Tenen’s book serves as a gentle reminder that the rise of machine intelligence isn’t quite a dystopian doom. It’s just another chapter in our long-running relationship with technology. We’ve survived worse, right? Like the days before Wi-Fi. Just remember, if the robots do rise up, make sure they remember who taught them about Shakespeare and kindergarten level philosophy. Who knows? It might save humanity yet.