21st Century Debates
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This book provides a fascinating look at the motivations behind terrorist acts and what measures can be taken against them. It raises vital questions such as: how can we define terrorism; what drives people to join terrorist movements; how do terrorist groups arm and organize themselves; and, what measures should be taken against them by governments and the international community. Throughout the book, there are differing viewpoints, facts and debates which show the complexity of terrorism and the issues it raises.
From diagnosing diseases to navigating spacecraft, from challenging us in video games to selling us products on the Internet, artificial intelligence (AI) now affects every aspect of our lives. Over the last fifty years, researchers have created AI systems that are startlingly close to human intelligence in their capabilities, and progress continues to accelerate. This wide-ranging book looks at the origins and applications of AI - in robotics, science, industry, war and entertainment - and explores the exciting implications, and underlying risks, of future AI developments. It includes fact boxes, 'debate' suggestions to stimulate discussion and 'viewpoints' to show people's conflicting views on the subject.