The State of Cultural Biology

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The State of Cultural Biology

Regulating Biological Computing

9781800376885 Edward Elgar Publishing
James Griffin, Associate Professor, School of Law, University of Exeter, UK
Publication Date: 2023 ISBN: 978 1 80037 688 5 Extent: 226 pp
Offering a novel and pragmatic perspective, this timely book critically examines the development of a culture of machinist regulation and questions whether this approach is appropriate in an era of rising biological technologies. Adopting an ontological approach, James Griffin considers how current regulatory frameworks favour digital technology and how this may change in the future.

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Offering a novel and pragmatic perspective, this timely book critically examines the development of a culture of machinist regulation and questions whether this approach is appropriate in an era of rising biological technologies. Adopting an ontological approach, James Griffin considers how current regulatory frameworks favour digital technology and how this may change in the future.

Griffin adeptly investigates how regulation can impact the nature of new technologies, especially as biological computing is becoming more commonplace. Chapters provide a wealth of critical analysis, considering cutting-edge technologies such as AI, prosthesis, and biological computing. Griffin outlines a proposed reformative system which focuses on the biological substrate in the creation of cultural works. The book serves to highlight the ever-increasing need for awareness of the importance of biological substrates and for a regulatory system which reflects this.

The State of Cultural Biology will be an essential read for academics and students interested in intellectual property law, law and technology, legal philosophy and law’s role in society. It will also prove invaluable to policymakers and professionals looking to broaden their knowledge on the regulation of modern technology.
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‘Dr James Griffin presents a ground-breaking and visionary exploration into the fascinating world of biological computing, which sets this book apart. Through a captivating blend of rigorous research and real-world examples, Dr James Griffin skilfully showcases the profound impact of cultural context on our genetic expression and cognitive development, unearthing the insights that challenge conventional thinking on traditional (binary) computing. Dr James Griffin delivers an unparalleled examination of biological computing’s regulatory mechanisms that underpin this intricate interdependence of culture and biology. This book paves the way for a revolutionary advancement in various disciplines, from psychology to artificial intelligence. I found myself continuously inspired and enlightened by the fresh perspectives offered in this book.’
– Hing Kai Chan, University of Nottingham Ningbo China, China
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Contents: Preface 1 Introduction to the State of Cultural Biology 2 The machinic State 3 The biological State 4 The biology of legal nothingness (the invisible hand of biology) 5 The false turn of digital technology 6 The wider view: New Technologies 7 Reform 8 Conclusions on the State of Cultural Biology Bibliography Index
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