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Elizabeth King and W. David Todd, "Miracles and Machines: A Sixteenth-Century Automaton and Its Legend" (Getty, 2023)

New Books in Science, Technology, and Society

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The Enigmatic Monk Automaton

This chapter explores the sophisticated design and movement of a monk automaton, illuminating its historical and cultural significance. Through reflections on craftsmanship and interdisciplinary scholarly approaches, the discussion unveils the relationships between art, science, and technology in the creation of such intricate machines. The narrative also connects the automaton's story to contemporary themes in artificial intelligence, questioning our fascination with animating the inanimate.

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