Edges of reality : mind vs. computer / William D. May.
Edges of reality : mind vs. computer / William D. May.
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New York : Insight Books, c1996.
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N303.483421/1
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English
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Physical content
xiv, 335 p.
Contents
Ch. 1. Scientific Thought - a Quick History -- Ch. 2. Numbers - Large and Small -- Ch. 3. Modeling Reality --Ch. 4. Off the Edge to Infinity -- Ch. 5. Jagged Edges - Limited by Chaos -- Ch. 6. Computers - the Thinking Machines -- Ch. 7. Computer Thought - the Difficult and the Impossible -- Ch. 8. L...
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Publisher
New York : Insight Books, c1996.
Place of Publication
New York (State)
Date Published
c1996.
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Summary
Edges of Reality: Mind vs. Computer articulates the theories surrounding these questions in a lucid, easy-to-understand way that emphasizes clarity of language, and utilizes concise examples and pertinent illustrations. This book allows the reader to actually understand these ideas, not simply read about them!...
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Edges of reality : mind vs. computer / William D. May.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
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c1996.
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N303.483421/1
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74Vv2kZZjgmb
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ISBN
0306452723
9780306452727
DDC
303.4834
MMS ID
991004064479702626
