Foreward ======== While control might well be an illusion, it is a lofty one–and illusions can be rather fun. [1]_ In a world with emergent artificial intelligence and self-driving cars, being overwhelmed by a lack of understanding and control is natural. Rather than accept this ignorance as our reality, we can fight back with comprehension and compassion. .. [1] It would be great if several of the projects in this book could produce illusions.