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{ "title": "Machines Who Think: A Journey into the Heart of Artificial Intelligence", "introduction": "Pamela McCorduck's 'Machines Who Think' chronicles the ambitious and enduring dream of creating intelligent machines. It delves into the human narratives, philosophical quandaries, and technical hurdles that have defined the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI) from its ancient conceptual roots to its modern resurgence. The book explores the evolution of AI, from early philosophical musings and computational groundwork to the foundational figures, periods of intense optimism, inevitable 'AI Winters,' and the current boom driven by data and deep learning.", "sections": [ { "title": "Section 1: The Genesis of a Grand Idea", "content": "The concept of artificial beings with intelligence predates computers, appearing in myths and philosophy