
Infinity and the Mind
The Science and Philosophy of the Infinite
Rudy Rucker(Author)
Princeton Univers. Press
Published in August 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
XXVI, 242 pages
978-0-691-19138-6 (ISBN)
Description
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 Gödel'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.
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Edition
With a new preface by the author
Language
English
Illustrations
110 b&w illus.
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 136 mm
Thickness: 30 mm
Weight
351 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-691-19138-6 (9780691191386)
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Book
11/2004
Princeton University Press
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With a new preface by the author