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Name: The Recursive Universe

Full title: The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge
Author: William Poundstone
Year: 1984
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Genres/categories: Science, Philosophy

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9780688039752
0688039758
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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