The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge
WIlliam Poundstone
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.
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Year:
2013
Edition:
Reprint
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Language:
english
Pages:
256
ISBN 10:
048649098X
ISBN 13:
9780486490984
Series:
Dover Books on Science
File:
EPUB, 10.44 MB
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english, 2013