The Recursive Universe
| Author | : William Poundstone |
| Publisher | : Courier Corporation |
| Total Pages | : 258 |
| Release | : 2013-06-19 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780486490984 |
| ISBN-13 | : 048649098X |
| Rating | : 4/5 (98X Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Recursive Universe by : William Poundstone
Download or read book The Recursive Universe written by William Poundstone and published by Courier Corporation. This book was released on 2013-06-19 with total page 258 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.
