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Computational Framework for Knowledge : Integrated Behavior of Machines

ISBN: 9780470446867 | 0470446862
Edition: 1st
Format: Hardcover
Publisher: Wiley
Pub. Date: 8/3/2009

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SummaryTable of ContentsAuthor Biography
"Intriguing . . . [filled with] new ideas about overarching intellectual themes that govern our technologies and our society."-Nikil Jayant, Eminent Scholar, Georgia Research Alliance"Dr. Ahamed is correct in observing that 'silicon and glass have altered the rhythm of mind' and that computers need to be more 'human.' "-Bishnu S. Atal, Member, National Academy of EngineeringThis book combines philosophical, societal, and artificial intelligence concepts with those of computer science and information technology to demonstrate novel ways in which... MORE
Forward
Preface
Introduction
New Knowledge Environments
Chapter Summary
The Need to Know
Role of Technology
Knowledge and Wealth
Evolving Knowledge Environments
Structure and Communication of Knowledge
Intelligent Internet And Knowledge Society
Know... MORE
Conclusions
References
Wisdom Machines
Chapter Summary
Many Flavors Of Wisdom
Three Orientations Of Wisdom
Optimization of Wise Choices
Three Level Functions
Knowledge Machines Building Blocks
Machine Clusters
From Wisdom to Behavior
Order, Awareness, and Search
Conclusions
References
General Theory of Knowledge
Chapter Summary
A Basis For Theory Of Knowledge
Comprehension, Nature, and Knowledge
Central Processing and Knowledge Processing
Accumulation of Information, Knowledge, and Wisdom
The Enhanced Knowledge Trail
Sequencing of Events At Nodes
Transitions at I, K, C Nodes
Transition Management at Nodes
Simplified Transition Diagram
Origin And Destination
The Entropy of Knowledge
Conclusions
References
Verb Functions and Noun Objects
Chapter Summary
Positive and Negative Social Forces
Framework of Knowledge
Compilation of Knowledge
Derivation of Knowledge
Knowledge Machine Software Hierarchy
Knowledge Hardware And Software Systems
Classical Migration Path Of Knowledge
Conclusions
References
Humanistic and Semi-Human Systems
Chapter Summary
Humanistic Chipsets
Essence Of Human Activity
Smart Verbs and Intelligent Nouns
Effects of Intelligent Response
Gradation of KPU Responses
Fragments of Overall Human Activity
Dual KPU Human Interaction Model
References
Human Interactions
Nonlinear Responses
Oscillatory Response of Intelligent Objects
Knowledge Machines for Human Interactions
KM For Human Interactive Processes
KM For Labor Management (LM) Negotiation
KM For Corporate Interactions
Information and Knowledge Filters
Chapter Summary
Junk Information and Hype Knowledge
Design of Conventional Signal Filters
Signal Waves and Knowledge Flow
The (I r" K) Filters
The Design of (I r" K) Filters
Configuration of (I r" K) Systems
Selection of NOS And VFS in Samples
Systems for (I r" K) Filters
Four-Port Knowledge Network
Knowledge Gates
Contamination of (I r" K)
Decontamination of Knowledge
Conclusions
References
A Two-Stage "TR" Filter (Henry Higgins)
T-Zero Filtering And Output BOK1-T
R-Zero Filtering And Output BOK1-R
TR-Zero Filtering And Output BOK2-Tr
A Three-Stage "Set" Filter (John Tyndall)
S-Zero Filtering And Output BOK1-S
Generality of Information Filtering
A Practical Information Filter (Plato and Einstein)
Application to Three Positive Noun Objects
Filter Template Based on TVB
New Filter Template Based on TVB And Soul
Application to Three Negative Noun Objects
Process and Change Of Entropy
Chapter Summary
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Syed V. Ahamed, PhD, DSc, MBA, is Professor Emeritus of Computer Science at CUNY, College of Staten Island, and a Professor of Medical Informatics at the University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey. He has been affiliated with Bell Laboratories, Lucent Technologies, and Bell Labs Innovations for the last forty years.?Dr. Ahamed's research includes knowledge machines, IT, MIS, knowledge processing units, and intelligent, medical, and educational networks.?He is the author or coauthor of six other books and holds more than twenty U.S. and European patents.



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