The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge (Oxford Paperbacks Ser.)
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- Synopsis
- This fascinating popular science journey explores key concepts in information theory in terms of Conway's "Game of Life" program. The author explains the application of natural law to a random system and demonstrates the necessity of limits. Other topics include the limits of knowledge, paradox of complexity, Maxwell's demon, Big Bang theory, and much more. 1985 edition.
- Copyright:
- 2013
Book Details
- Book Quality:
- Publisher Quality
- ISBN-13:
- 9780486315799
- Related ISBNs:
- 9780486490984
- Publisher:
- Dover Publications
- Date of Addition:
- 08/03/18
- Copyrighted By:
- William Poundstone
- Adult content:
- No
- Language:
- English
- Has Image Descriptions:
- No
- Categories:
- Nonfiction, Science
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- Bookshare Staff
- Usage Restrictions:
- This is a copyrighted book.