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Out of Control

Book • 1987

Kevin Kelly's "Out of Control" explores the emerging field of artificial life and its implications for the future.

Published in 1994, the book delves into complex systems, artificial intelligence, and the interconnectedness of life.

Kelly uses the metaphor of the Library of Babel to illustrate the vastness and complexity of information systems.

The book's central theme is the unpredictable nature of complex systems and the potential for emergent behavior.

"Out of Control" is a seminal work in the field of technology and its impact on society, offering a blend of scientific insight and philosophical reflection.

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