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A Madman Dreams Of Turing Machines
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In This Remarkable Work Of Fiction, Astrophysicist Janna Levin Reimagines The Lives Of Two Of The Most Important And Influential Minds Of Our Time.The Narrator Is A Scientist Herself, A Physicist Obsessed With Kurt Gdel, The Greatest Logician Of Many Centuries, And With Alan Turing, The Extraordinary Mathematician, Breaker Of The Enigma Code During World War Ii. They Are Both Brilliantly Original And Outsiders, The Narrator Tells Us. They Are Both Besotted With Mathematics. But For All Their Devotion, Mathematics Is Indifferent, Unaltered By Any Of Their Dramas . . . Against Indifference, I Want To Tell Their Stories. Which She Does In A Haunting, Incantatory Voice, The Two Lives Unfolding In Parallel Narratives That Overlap In The Magnitude Of Each Mans Achievement And Demise: Gdel, Delusional And Paranoid, Would Starve Himself To Death; Turing, Arrested For Homosexual Activities, Would Be Driven To Suicide. And They Meet As Well In The Narrators Mind, Where Facts Are Interwoven With Her Desire And Determination To Find Meaning In The Maze Of Their Stories: Two Men Devoted To Truth Of The Highest Abstract Nature, Yet Unable To Grasp The Mundane Truths Of Their Own Lives.A Unique Amalgam Of Luminous Imagination And Richly Evoked Historic Character And Eventa Madman Dreams Of Turing Machines Is A Story About The Pursuit Of Truth And Its Effect On The Lives Of Two Men. A Story Of Genius And Madness, Incredible Yet True.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Q: What is 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines' about? A: This novel by Janna Levin reimagines the lives of mathematicians Kurt Gödel and Alan Turing, exploring their genius, struggles, and the intersection of their stories through a narrative that highlights the pursuit of truth.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines' is Janna Levin, an astrophysicist known for her work in theoretical physics and her unique narrative style.
- Q: What is the genre of this book? A: 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines' is categorized as historical fiction, blending real historical figures and events with imaginative storytelling.
- Q: How many pages does the book have? A: The book contains 240 pages, providing a concise yet rich exploration of its themes.
- Q: What is the binding type of this edition? A: This edition is a hardcover, which is known for its durability and quality.
- Q: When was this book published? A: 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines' was published on August 22, 2006.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers interested in mathematics? A: Yes, the book is particularly suitable for readers interested in mathematics, logic, and the lives of influential mathematicians, as it delves into their thoughts and struggles.
- Q: What themes are explored in this novel? A: The novel explores themes of genius, madness, the pursuit of truth, and the interplay between personal struggles and intellectual achievements.
- Q: Is 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines' a true story? A: While the book is based on real historical figures, it is a work of fiction that creatively reinterprets their lives and interactions.
- Q: What edition is this book? A: This is the First Edition of 'A Madman Dreams of Turing Machines'.