The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge (Dover Books on Science)
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The Recursive Universe: Cosmic Complexity and the Limits of Scientific Knowledge (Dover Books on Science)
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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