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

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Shifting Perspectives: The Role of Humanity in Planetary Cognition

This chapter explores the implications of significant astronomical images, focusing on the contrast between lunar orbit images and the groundbreaking 2018 black hole image. It highlights how a new network of telescopes has changed our understanding of humanity's place in the cosmos, positioning us as integral elements of a larger cognitive system.

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