VIVO (voice-in/voice-out) : the coming age of talking computers /

Crossman, William, 1939-

VIVO (voice-in/voice-out) : the coming age of talking computers / William Crossman. - Oakland, Calif. : Regent Press, 2004. - xiv, 213 p. ; 22 cm.

Includes bibliographical references (p. [201]-204) and index.

A futurist presents an atypically positive view of the predicted demise of the written word. Crossman (Vista Community College, Berkeley, CA) discusses the role of talking computers in creating an egalitarian, global oral culture by mid-century, and the technological and evolutionary "engines" driving this radical shift. Frequently Asked Questions conclude the book

9781587901003 1587901005

QBI

2004093358


Information society--Forecasting.
Sociedad de la información--Previsión
Information technology--Forecasting.
Tecnología de la información
Speech processing systems--Social aspects.

HM 851 / C951v 2004

303.48/33/0112