Cybernetic Imaginations
Edited book
| Book Title | Cybernetic Imaginations |
|---|---|
| Book Category | Edited book |
| ERA Publisher ID | 2934 |
| Authors | Fryers, Mark and Harmes, Marcus K. |
| Editors | Fryers, Mark and Harmes, Marcus K. |
| Number of Pages | 266 |
| Series | Speculations, Volume 1 |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publisher | Peter Lang Publishing |
| Place of Publication | United Kingdom |
| ISBN | 9781803744957 |
| Digital Object Identifier (DOI) | https://doi.org/10.3726/b21833 |
| Web Address (URL) | https://www.peterlang.com/document/1445450 |
| Abstract | Cybernetics, the science of control systems, was first popularised as an idea in 1948, following Norbert Wiener’s seminal publication on the topic. Almost immediately, cybernetics gripped the imagination of science fiction writers and film and television producers. This collection explores decades of the intersection between cybernetics and speculative fiction, from the Cybermen of Doctor Who to the Borg of Star Trek, sci-fi luminaries from Isaac Asimov to George Lucas, and classic works like The Terminator to current outputs like The Mandalorian. It is intended as both an introduction to and a showcase for new and cutting-edge scholarship on the topic, highlighting the urgency of cybernetics research with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), anxieties over the potential dehumanisation of society, and new futures envisioned for human-machine integration. As we become accustomed to speaking to nonhuman answering services, using AI technology in our writing, and even seeing films with nonhuman actors, this collection gives us access to rich fictional speculations about cybernetics that may help us to understand our rapidly changing world. |
| Keywords | Graphic Novel Studies; AI and Society; Science Fiction Studies; Cybernetic Theory; Cybernetics and Culture/Society; Film and Television Studies; Literary Studies; Ludology Studies; Anime Studies; Sound/Audio Studies; Visual Culture |
| Contains Sensitive Content | Does not contain sensitive content |
| ANZSRC Field of Research 2020 | 3605. Screen and digital media |
| Public Notes | Files associated with this item cannot be displayed due to copyright restrictions. |
| Byline Affiliations | Open University, United Kingdom |
| UniSQ College |
https://research.usq.edu.au/item/101107/cybernetic-imaginations
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