Description
Fascinating journey explores key concepts in information theory in terms of Conway's ""Game of Life"" program. Topics include the limits of knowledge, paradox of complexity, Maxwell's demon, Big Bang theory, and much more. 1985 edition.
Author: William Poundstone
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/19/2013
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780486490984
ISBN10: 048649098X
BISAC Categories:
- Science | System Theory
Author: William Poundstone
Publisher: Dover Publications
Published: 06/19/2013
Pages: 248
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 9.10h x 6.10w x 0.60d
ISBN13: 9780486490984
ISBN10: 048649098X
BISAC Categories:
- Science | System Theory
About the Author
Bestselling author William Poundstone studied physics at MIT as a National Merit Scholar. He has written eleven books and numerous articles for The New York Times, Village Voice, Esquire, Harper's, Harvard Business Review, and other publications.
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