Computer Art

The Uncanny Muse explores the history of automation in the arts and delves into one of the most momentous and controversial aspects of AI: artificial creativity. The adoption of technology and machinery has long transformed the world, but as the potential for artificial intelligence expands, David Hajdu examines the new, increasingly urgent questions about technology's role in culture.

Digital Surrealism is the story of a journey from nerd to artist, by someone who has devoted 50 years to systems creation and the last 30 years to his art.

Want to know the secret to becoming an expert software engineer and getting any job you want? The answer is simple: experience. In this book, I will show you the system I use to design, develop, and deliver open source software; steer you away from the mistakes I’ve made along the way; and help you build an impressive résumé of projects that’ll get you that job you’ve always wanted, and in time, will earn you the right to call yourself an expert.

This audiobook celebrates the individuals who are striving to protect us in an ever-expanding technological era. Data and technology are so important to our lives that protecting people who use technology is incredibly important. The professionals working to protect children, adults, and corporations have a tough job, and this audiobook celebrates their work while advocating ways for improving cyber security services and fighting cyber crime.

You’ve tried traditional teaching methods; you’ve tried more modern approaches… but the challenge remains the same: You have more needs to cater to than one person can reasonably handle. You’re one person, and you can’t do it all… but there’s a tool that could help you. When you integrate AI into your learning environment, you can tailor assignments to the specific needs of each individual in your class, getting instant feedback to help you plan the next move and keep your students engaged.

For a decade, Areva Martin has used the media to build a huge platform that expanded the influence and power of her brand exponentially. Media appearances on Dr. Phil, Anderson Cooper 360, The Doctors, CNN, MSNBC, FOX, and more have virtually eliminated the need of a marketing budget for her thriving law firm and nonprofit organization while securing her place as one of America's most sought after thought leaders.

Do you want to make better music? How about achieving a professional sound? Or even being able to work in professional studios? Most musicians dream of making professional sounding music. But in order to create great music, they need to understand the steps and tools involved. With proper skill development, creativity, and knowledge, anyone can reach that professional level. This audiobook will show you how, whether you want to build a studio, work in one, start a label, or just make better music.

Discover the remarkable journey of Sigal Magen, where creativity and AI collide to forge new paths. From reimagining biblical tales to composing songs and teaching poetry through AI visuals, Sigal’s story highlights the powerful synergy between art and technology. As a visionary author, painter and composer, Sigal bridges the worlds of innovation and imagination, inspiring others to explore the limitless possibilities of AI. Bridging Worlds is a call to embrace creativity, connect with technology, and craft a future fueled by human ingenuity.

In this book in praise of wait times, award-winning author Jason Farman passionately argues that the delay between call and answer has always been an important part of the message. Traveling backward from our current era of Twitter and texts, Farman describes how societies have worked to eliminate waiting in communication and how they have interpreted those times' meanings. And in a rebuttal to the demand for instant communication, Farman makes a powerful case for why good things can come to those who wait.

You've definitely heard of the metaverse by now, but I'll explain why everyone will soon log in and out of this new three-dimensional virtual reality as they do with Instagram, TikTok, and other social media platforms today. What will assure you and your family a wealthy future is understanding how the metaverse will work and what the technologies are at its core. What actually is it? How did it come to be? What technologies are at work? Why do we need cryptocurrency for it? All of these questions are answered using real-life examples and comparisons. Plus a lot more!

The Art of Unit Testing, Second Edition guides you step-by-step from writing your first simple tests to developing robust test sets that are maintainable, readable, and trustworthy. You'll master the foundational ideas and quickly move to high-value subjects like mocks, stubs, and isolation, including frameworks such as Moq, FakeItEasy, and Typemock Isolator.

From comedian and writer ( Parks and Recreation, Eastbound & Down) Harris Wittels comes a hysterical breakdown of boasts, brags, and self-adulation disguised as humble comments and complaints - based on his popular @humblebrag Twitter feed. >Something immediately annoyed Harris Wittels about Twitter. All of a sudden it was acceptable to brag, so long as those brags were ever-so-thinly disguised as transparent humility....

Learning to create a unique, immersive setting one podcast episode at a time. A guide for authors, gamers, and hobbyists. World building strategist Randy Ellefson turned his successful book series, The Art of World Building, into a popular podcast, with episodes loosely drawn from each book in the series. The Complete Art of World Building Podcast Transcripts brings together every episode, previously only available in volumes 4-6.

✨ Unleash Your Inner Artist with "Discovering the Digital Canvas" ✨ Ready for a deep dive into the captivating world of image processing and digital art? Look no further! This cutting-edge eBook, "Discovering the Digital Canvas," is your one-stop guide to mastering the art and science of creating incredible imagery in the digital realm! Packed with 21 comprehensive chapters, this book gradually unfolds the mysteries behind pixels, dots, color models, and much more. Whether you're a curious beginner or an experienced digital artist, this book is tailored to help you understand the core ...

When Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin stepped onto the lunar surface in July of 1969, they wore spacesuits made by Playtex: 21 layers of fabric, each with a distinct yet interrelated function, custom-sewn for them by seamstresses whose usual work was fashioning bras and girdles. This book is the story of that spacesuit. It is a story of the triumph over the military-industrial complex by the International Latex Corporation, best known by its consumer brand of "Playtex" - a victory of elegant softness over engineered hardness, of adaptation over cybernetics.

Art and science are famous opposites. Contemporary innovation mostly keeps them far apart. But in this book, David Edwards, world-renowned inventor; Harvard professor of the practice of idea translation; creator of breathable insulin, edible food packaging, and digital scents, reveals that the secret to creating very new things of lasting benefit, including innovations we will need to sustain human life on the planet, lies in perceiving art and science as one.

This is a yearbook with "A little bit of everything."

Discover the world of Language Learning Models (LLMs) and chatbot development with this comprehensive guide. Designed for learners of all levels, this book provides a step-by-step approach to understanding, creating, and deploying LLM chatbots. Starting with the fundamentals, it explores the intricacies of natural language processing and machine learning, enabling you to grasp how chatbots comprehend and generate human-like language.

You have been awakened. Floppy disk inserted, computer turned on, a whirring, and then this sentence, followed by a blinking cursor. So begins Suspended, the first computer game to obsess seven-year-old Michael, to worm into his head and change his sense of reality. Thirty years later he will write: "Computer games have taught me the things you can't learn from people." Gamelife is the memoir of a childhood transformed by technology.

Discover the secrets of building a strong foundation for your channel as you dive into the fundamentals of content creation. From defining your niche to understanding your target audience, you'll learn how to stand out from the crowd and develop a unique brand that resonates with viewers. Unleash your creativity as you explore different video formats, storytelling techniques, and the art of engaging your audience.