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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Why the World Became Digital

By: Ken Steiglitz

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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Why the World Became Digital

By: Ken Steiglitz

The genesis of the digital idea and why it transformed civilization A few short decades ago, we were informed by the smooth signals of analog television and radio; we communicated using our analog telephones; and we even computed with analog computers. Today our world is digital, built with zeros and ones. Why did this revolution occur? The Discrete Charm of the Machine explains, in an engaging and accessible manner, the varied physical and logical reasons behind this radical transformation. The spark of individual genius shines through this story of innovation: the stored program of Jacquard’s loom; Charles Babbage’s logical branching; Alan Turing’s brilliant abstraction of the discrete machine; Harry Nyquist’s foundation for digital signal processing; Claude Shannon’s breakthrough insights into the meaning of information and bandwidth; and Richard Feynman’s prescient proposals for nanotechnology and quantum computing. Ken Steiglitz follows the progression of these ideas in the building of our digital world, from the internet and artificial intelligence to the edge of the unknown. Are questions like the famous traveling salesman problem truly beyond the reach of ordinary digital computers? Can quantum computers transcend these barriers? Does a mysterious magical power reside in the analog mechanisms of the brain? Steiglitz concludes by confronting the moral and aesthetic questions raised by the development of artificial intelligence and autonomous robots. The Discrete Charm of the Machine examines why our information technology, the lifeblood of our civilization, became digital, and challenges us to think about where its future trajectory may lead.

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0691184178

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Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

eBay and Human Behavior

By: Ken Steiglitz

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eBay and Human Behavior

By: Ken Steiglitz

Every day on eBay, millions of people buy and sell a vast array of goods, from rare collectibles and antiques to used cars and celebrity memorabilia. The internet auction site is remarkably easy to use, which accounts in part for its huge popularity. But how does eBay really work, and how does it compare to other kinds of auctions? These are questions that led Ken Steiglitz--computer scientist, collector of ancient coins, and a regular eBay user--to examine the site through the revealing lens of auction theory. The result is this book, in which Steiglitz shows us how human behaviors in open markets like eBay can be substantially more complex than those predicted by standard economic theory. In these pages we meet the sniper who outbids you in an auction's closing seconds, the early bidder who treats eBay as if it were an old-fashioned outcry auction, the shill who bids in league with the seller to artificially inflate the price--and other characters as well. Steiglitz guides readers through the fascinating history of auctions, how they functioned in the past and how they work today in online venues like eBay. Drawing on cutting-edge economics as well as his own stories from eBay, he reveals practical auction strategies and introduces readers to the fundamentals of auction theory and the mathematics behind eBay. Complete with exercises and a detailed appendix, this book is a must for sophisticated users of online auctions, and essential reading for students seeking an accessible introduction to the study of auction theory.

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Princeton University Press

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0691233861

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Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition

By: Ken C. Pohlmann

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Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition

By: Ken C. Pohlmann

The definitive guide to digital engineering--fully updated Gain a thorough understanding of digital audio tools, techniques, and practices from this completely revised and expanded resource. Written by industry pioneer and Audio Engineering Society Fellow Ken C. Pohlmann, Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition, describes the technologies behind today's audio equipment in a clear, practical style. Covering basic theory to the latest technological advancements, the book explains how to apply digital conversion, processing, compression, storage, streaming, and transmission concepts. New chapters on Blu-ray, speech coding, and low bit-rate coding are also included in this bestselling guide. Learn about discrete time sampling, quantization, and signal processing Examine details of CD, DVD, and Blu-ray players and discs Encode and decode AAC, MP3, MP4, Dolby Digital, and other files Prepare content for distribution via the Internet and digital radio and television Learn the critical differences between music coding and speech coding Design low bit-rate codecs to optimize memory capacity while preserving fidelity Develop methodologies to evaluate the sound quality of music and speech files Study audio transmission via HDMI, VoIP, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth Handle digital rights management, fingerprinting, and watermarking Understand how one-bit conversion and high-order noise shaping work

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McGraw Hill Professional

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0071663479

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Principles of Digital Audio

By: Ken C. Pohlmann

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Principles of Digital Audio

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Ken Pohlmann's Classic--Completely Updated From the basics to the cutting edge, Ken Pohlmann's Principles of Digital Audio is packed with vital information. Through three editions, this popular text has illuminated the frontiers of digital audio science. Now this completely updated and substantially revised Fourth Edition brings you the tools you need to capitalize on the explosive expansion of digital audio technologies. Widely used as a college text, and as a professional reference by computer and audio designers and enthusiasts, this comprehensive and highly readable sourcebook helps you: ⬢ Stay up-to-speed in a fast-moving field ⬢ Enter or advance a career in digital audio design, new media development, music recording, sound engineering, broadcasting, and related areas ⬢ Master the newest options in DVD, Internet and PC audio, compact disc, workstations, perceptual coding, digital radio, digital television, and more ⬢ Get insider information on new developments available nowhere else ⬢ Apply creative new insights on theory and applications ⬢ Understand complex material through crystal-clear presentations from an award-winning professor and leading digital audio engineer The premier information source in the field, Principles of Digital Audio is the #1 choice of digital audio professionals. NEW IN THIS EDITION ⬢ DVD ⬢ Internet and PC Audio Technologies ⬢ Downloadable and Streaming Music ⬢ Data Compression Standards ⬢ Multichannel Audio Coding ⬢ Digital Broadcasting ⬢ Interconnection and Networking ⬢ DSP Updates ⬢ Additional Chapters and Illustrations

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0071348190

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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Why the World Became Digital

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Why the World Became Digital

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Princeton University Press

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0691229023

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Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

eBay and Human Behavior

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The Discrete Charm of the Machine

The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition

Principles of Digital Audio, Sixth Edition

Principles of Digital Audio

Principles of Digital Audio

The Discrete Charm of the Machine

The Discrete Charm of the Machine

Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

Snipers, Shills, and Sharks

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