Infinity and the mind
Descriere
A dynamic exploration of infinity In Infinity and the Mind, Rudy Rucker leads an excursion to that stretch of the universe he calls the "Mindscape," where he explores infinity in all its forms: potential and actual, mathematical and physical, theological and mundane. Using cartoons, puzzles, and quotations to enliven his text, Rucker acquaints us with staggeringly advanced levels of infinity, delves into the depths beneath daily awareness, and explains Kurt Goedel's belief in the possibility of robot consciousness. In the realm of infinity, mathematics, science, and logic merge with the fantastic. By closely examining the paradoxes that arise, we gain profound insights into the human mind, its powers, and its limitations. This Princeton Science Library edition includes a new preface by the author.
Despre autor
Rudolf von Bitter Rucker este un matematician, informatician, autor de literatură științifico-fantastică și filozof, fiind unul dintre întemeietorii mișcării literare cyberpunk. Este cel mai cunoscu pentru romanele din Ware Tetralogy, primele două romane ale acestei serii câștigând amândouă Premiul Philip K. Dick. În prezent editează revista SF online Flurb.
