The Modular Man

"The future is already here.... computers, the space shuttle, biogenetics--what was once the domain of science fiction is now business as usual. Developments in science and technology are propelling us forward so fast that only a few dare to speculate where we might be tomorrow. take a step forward with two of the lading minds in science fiction and science fact as they explore the possibilities of machine intelligence. Author Roger MacBride Allen takes a powerful look at new developments in cybernetics and robotics, as humanity tries to define what makes something... or someone... human. Scientist and author Dr. Isaac Asimov probes the latest developments in robotics and artificial intelligence, asking if--and when--man will be replaced by intelligent machines."--Pg. [4] of cover.