The Recursive Universe

The Recursive Universe Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge

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Publisher's Synopsis

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.

Book information

ISBN: 9780486490984
Publisher: Dover Publications Inc.
Imprint: Dover Publications
Pub date:
Edition: Dover Edition
DEWEY: 003
DEWEY edition: 23
Language: English
Number of pages: 248
Weight: 358g
Height: 235mm
Width: 157mm
Spine width: 13mm