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The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge
The Recursive Universe Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge
Author: 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, an...  more »
ISBN-13: 9780486490984
ISBN-10: 048649098X
Publication Date: 6/19/2013
Pages: 256
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Publisher: Dover Publications
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover
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