Date of Award
Fall 12-21-2016
Document Type
Thesis
Degree Name
Master of Arts (MA)
Department
History
First Advisor
Daniel Margócsy
Second Advisor
Jonathan Rosenberg
Academic Program Adviser
Jonathan Rosenberg
Abstract
A study analyzing the roles of rationality, parapsychology, and artificial intelligence in military and intelligence research by the United States Government in the Cold War. An examination of the methodology behind the decisions to pursue research in two fields that were initially considered irrational.
Recommended Citation
LoMeo, Guy M., "Rationality, Parapsychology, and Artificial Intelligence in Military and Intelligence Research by the United States Government in the Cold War" (2016). CUNY Academic Works.
https://academicworks.cuny.edu/hc_sas_etds/115
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