Artificial Intelligence and The Technological Imaginary Unavailable

This paper situates the current iteration of artificial intelligence in a historical context to introduce the Technological Imaginary as a recent concept that can throw light upon why the technologies that we use have the form that they do. The Technological Imaginary is explored here in relation to the post-war development of AI in a summary of Accidental Machines to highlight the imaginary aspect of computer-based technological solutions to the creation of human intelligence. It concludes by suggesting how discussions of AI might benefit from recognizing the power of human agency in technological form and the visions for its future.