man-machine complex
121Programmable logic controller — A programmable logic controller (PLC) or programmable controller is a digital computer used for automation of industrial processes, such as control of machinery on factory assembly lines. PLCs are used in many different industries and machines… …
122Nova (novel) — Nova   Cover of first edition (hardcover) …
123Arm Slave — Arm Slaves are fictional mecha from the light novel, manga, and anime series Full Metal Panic! OverviewThe term Arm Slave is the shortened form of Armored Mobile Master Slave System . They are largely humanoid powered suits operating in a semi… …
124Tachikoma — Le Tachikoma est un personnage du manga Ghost in the Shell. En 2030, la limite entre l homme et la machine est floue : en effet, génétiquement modifiés et truffés d implants, les personnages que l on appelle désormais cyborg se sont répandus …
125Cartesianism — See Cartesian. * * * Philosophical tradition derived from the philosophy of René Descartes. A form of rationalism, Cartesianism upholds a metaphysical dualism of two finite substances, mind and matter. The essence of mind is thinking; the essence …
126chess — chess1 /ches/, n. a game played by two persons, each with 16 pieces, on a chessboard. [1150 1200; ME < OF esches, pl. of eschec CHECK1] chess2 /ches/, n., pl. chess, chesses. one of the planks forming the roadway of a floating bridge. [1425 75;… …
127Automation — (ancient Greek: = self dictated ), roboticization or industrial automation or numerical control is the use of control systems such as computers to control industrial machinery and processes, reducing the need for human intervention. [cite web url …
128Togusa — Présentation Togusa est un personnage du manga Ghost in the Shell. En 2030, la limite entre l homme et la machine est floue : en effet, génétiquement modifiés et truffés d implants, les personnages que l on appelle désormais cyborg se sont… …
