Cybernetical Intelligence: Engineering Cybernetics with Machine Intelligence

Highly comprehensive, detailed, and up-to-date overview of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, with practical examples and supplementary learning resources

Cybernetical Intelligence: Engineering Cybernetics with Machine Intelligence is a comprehensive guide to the field of cybernetics and neural networks, as well as the mathematical foundations of these technologies. The book provides a detailed explanation of various types of neural networks, including feedforward networks, recurrent neural networks, and convolutional neural networks, and their applications to different real-world problems. This groundbreaking book presents a pioneering exploration of machine learning within the framework of cybernetics. It marks a significant milestone in the field's history, as it is the first book to describe the development of machine learning from a cybernetics perspective. The introduction of the concept of "Cybernetical Intelligence" and the generation of new terminology within this context propel new lines of thought in the historical development of artificial intelligence. With its profound implications and contributions, this book holds immense importance and is poised to become a definitive resource for scholars and researchers in this field of study.

Each chapter is specifically designed to introduce the theory with several examples. This comprehensive book includes exercise questions at the end of each chapter, providing readers with valuable opportunities to apply and strengthen their understanding of cybernetical intelligence. To further support the learning journey, solutions to these questions are readily accessible on our book's companion site. Additionally, the companion site offers programming practice exercises and assignments, enabling readers to delve deeper into the practical aspects of the subject matter.

Cybernetical Intelligence includes information on:

• History and development of cybernetics and its influence on the development of neural networks
• Developments and innovations in artificial intelligence and machine learning, such as deep reinforcement learning, generative adversarial networks, and transfer learning
• Mathematical foundations of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, including linear algebra, calculus, and probability theory
• Ethical implications of artificial intelligence and cybernetics, and responsible and transparent development and deployment of AI systems

Presenting a highly detailed and comprehensive overview of the field, with modern developments thoroughly discussed, Cybernetical Intelligence is an essential textbook resource that helps students make connections with the real-life engineering problems by providing both theory and practice, along with a myriad of helpful learning aids.

Prof. Dr. Kelvin KL Wong, of The University of Western Australia, is a distinguished expert in medical image processing and computational science, earning his Ph.D. from The University of Adelaide. With a strong academic background from Nanyang Technological University and The University of Sydney, he has been at the forefront of merging the fields of cybernetics and artificial intelligence (AI). He is renowned for coining the term "Cybernetical Intelligence" and is the inventor and founder of Deep Red AI.