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Bloomsbury Desiring Machines: Mimetic Theory & AI in Tech, Philosophy, Film

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Desiring Machines explores the intersection of mimetic theory and artificial intelligence across technology, philosophy, film, and fiction. Published by Bloomsbury Academic, this scholarly work examines how mimetic desire shapes our understanding of AI systems and technological development. The book investigates the philosophical foundations of desire within machine learning contexts whilst analysing cultural representations of AI in contemporary cinema and literature. Part of the Violence, Desire, and the Sacred series, it provides critical perspectives on how human desire influences the creation, deployment, and perception of intelligent systems. Essential reading for scholars, researchers, and students interested in the theoretical underpinnings of AI, cultural theory, and the relationship between human consciousness and machine intelligence.

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Published by Bloomsbury Academic, a leading academic publisher specialising in philosophy, culture, and critical theory texts.

Examines mimetic theory and its application to understanding artificial intelligence across multiple disciplinary frameworks.

Analyses cultural representations of AI in film and fiction alongside theoretical philosophy and technological contexts.

Part of the Violence, Desire, and the Sacred series, connecting AI studies to foundational concepts in contemporary theory.

Addresses the philosophical relationship between human desire and the development of intelligent machine systems.

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Release Date
11 December 2025
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19 December 2023

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