Vision

Leading public intellectuals give perspectives on the theme of vision from a range of fields across science and the arts.

Andrew Fabian (Edited by), Janet Gibson (Edited by), Mike Sheppard (Edited by), Simone Weyand (Edited by), Andrew Blake (Contributions by), Carolin Crawford (Contributions by), Paul Fletcher (Contributions by), Sophie Hackford (Contributions by), Anya Hurlbert (Contributions by), Dan-Eric Nilsson (Contributions by), Carlo Rovelli (Contributions by)

9781108931021, Cambridge University Press

Paperback / softback, published 26 August 2021

228 pages
24.3 x 17 x 1.1 cm, 0.46 kg

Arising from the 2019 Darwin College Lectures, this book presents essays from seven prominent public intellectuals on the theme of vision. Each author examines this theme through the lens of their own particular area of expertise, making for a lively interdisciplinary volume including chapters on neuroscience, colour perception, biological evolution, astronomy, the future of technology, computer vision, and the visionary core of science. Featuring contributions by professors of neuroscience Paul Fletcher and Anya Hurlbert, professor of zoology Dan-Eric Nilsson, the futurist Sophie Hackford, Microsoft distinguished scientist Andrew Blake, theoretical physicist and author Carlo Rovelli, and Dr Carolin Crawford, the Public Astronomer at the University of Cambridge, this volume will be of interest to anybody curious about how we see the world.

List of Figures
Notes on Contributors
Acknowledgements
Introduction Mike Sheppard and Andrew Fabian
1. The Evolution of Eyes Dan-Eric Nilsson
2. Visions Paul Fletcher
3. Colour and Vision Anya Hurlbert
4. Science, Vision, Perspective Carlo Rovelli
5. Vision of the Cosmos Carolin Crawford
6. Visions of a Digital Future Sophie Hackford
7. Computer Vision Andrew Blake
Index.

Subject Areas: Computer vision [UYQV], Artificial intelligence [UYQ], Neurosciences [PSAN], Optical physics [PHJ], Astronomical observation: observatories, equipment & methods [PGG], Popular science [PDZ], Theory of art [ABA]