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.
ISBN: | 9780486490984 |
Publication date: | 31st July 2013 |
Author: | William Poundstone |
Publisher: | Dover Publications an imprint of Dover Publications Inc. |
Format: | Paperback |
Pagination: | 248 pages |
Genres: |
Science: general issues |