Recursive universe
cosmic complexity and the limits of scientific knowledge
by William PoundstoneFascinating journey explores key concepts in information theory in terms of Conway's "Game of Life" program.
Topics include the limits of knowledge, paradox of complexity, Maxwell's demon, Big Bang theory, much more.
1985 edition.
- Format
- 252 pages, Unknown Binding
- First published
- 1985
- Publishers
- Morrow
- Subjects
- Self-organizing systems·Machine theory
- Language
- English
This is a fantastic, mind blowing book, spanning a wide array of topics ranging from information theory, to cellular automata, computer science, complexity, chaos, and self-organizing structures. You will gain deep insights into how the universe must work on a fundamental level.
Read this book back in the 80s and it, along with two other books--Hofstadter's Godel, Escher, Bach and Rudy Rucker's Infinity and The Mind--completely transformed my thinking. They were the last books to ever have such an impact on me.
The book arrived promptly and is in excellent condition. As to the contents, this is an informative, well-written book by a well-known author.
About William Poundstone
William Poundstone is the author of more than ten non-fiction books, including 'Fortune's Formula', which was the Amazon Editors' Pick for #1 non-fiction book of 2005. Poundstone has written for The New York Times, Psychology Today, Esquire, Harpers, The Economist, and Harvard Business Review. He has appeared on the Today Show, The David Letterman Show and hundreds of radio talk-shows throughout the world. Poundstone studied physics at MIT and many of his ideas concern the social and financial impact of scientific ideas. His books have sold over half a million copies worldwide....
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