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Benjamin Bratton: A Philosophy of Planetary Computation: From Antikythera to Synthetic Intelligence

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Computation and Cosmos: Philosophical Insights

This chapter explores the interplay between technology and philosophical thought, particularly in the context of computation as a foundational phenomenon in our understanding of the universe. It emphasizes the significance of historical artifacts like the Antikythera mechanism in illustrating the evolution of computation and its role in shaping scientific and philosophical inquiries. Additionally, the chapter addresses contemporary challenges such as climate change, advocating for a computational perspective that acknowledges humanity's agency within the planetary framework.

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