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Explore the deep connections between human desire and technology in Desiring Machines: Mimetic Theory and Artificial Intelligence in Technology, Philosophy, Film, and Fiction. Part of the Violence, Desire, and the Sacred series, this work from Bloomsbury Academic examines how machine learning and AI intersect with fundamental philosophical concepts. This book provides a rigorous look at how mimetic theory applies to our modern digital landscape. It investigates the relationship between artificial intelligence and the ways humans desire, interact, and create within the realms of film and fiction. Readers can examine the complex layers of technology through the lens of philosophy and social theory. Whether you are studying computer science, media studies, or philosophy, this text offers a unique perspective on the evolution of AI. It is a valuable resource for understanding the cultural and theoretical implications of emerging technologies in the contemporary world.

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Part of the Violence, Desire, and the Sacred series for deep theoretical study.

Covers the intersection of AI with philosophy, film, and fiction.

Published by Bloomsbury Academic to ensure high academic standards.

Analyzes mimetic theory within the context of modern artificial intelligence.

Explores how technology influences human desire and social structures.

Provides a multidisciplinary approach to understanding machine learning and culture.

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Release Date
11 December 2025
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19 December 2023

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