How to See Like a Machine. Images After AI - Trevor Paglen - książka

In today's world, we are constantly being observed by the relentless gaze of computer vision, as cameras and monitors capture our every action. Moreover, generative AI has advanced to the point where it can create synthetic environments that are indistinguishable from reality, inviting us to explore these virtual worlds. Trevor Paglen embarks on a quest to comprehend this new visual landscape, urging us to shift our focus from what these technologies "say" about the world to understanding what they actively "do" and how such images originate. Delving into the enigmatic realms of psychological operations, UFO imagery, magicians, and public relations experts, Paglen reveals that this seemingly alien territory is deeply rooted in humanity, yet far more peculiar than we might expect.