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The Emperor'S New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, And The Laws Of Physics
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For Decades, Proponents Of Artificial Intelligence Have Argued That Computers Will Soon Be Doing Everything That A Human Mind Can Do. Admittedly, Computers Now Play Chess At The Grandmaster Level, But Do They Understand The Game As We Do? Can A Computer Eventually Do Everything A Human Mind Can Do?In This Absorbing And Frequently Contentious Book, Roger Penroseeminent Physicist And Winner, With Stephen Hawking, Of The Prestigious Wolf Prizeputs Forward His View That There Are Some Facets Of Human Thinking That Can Never Be Emulated By A Machine. Although The Book Ranges Widely Over Relativity Theory, Quantum Mechanics And Cosmology, Its Central Concern Is What Philosophers Call The Mindbody Problem. Penrose Examines What Physics And Mathematics Can Tell Us About How The Mind Works, What They Can'T, And What We Need To Know To Understand The Physical Processes Of Consciousness. In Particular, He Argues That There Is An Important Gap In Our Knowledge At The Place Where Classical And Quantum Physics Meet. He Is Among A Growing Number Of Physicists Who Think Einstein Wasn'T Being Stubborn When He Said His Little Finger Told Him That Quantum Mechanics Is Incomplete, And He Concludes That Laws Even Deeper Than Quantum Mechanics Are Essential For The Operation Of A Mind. To Support This Contention, Penrose Takes The Reader On A Dazzling Tour That Covers Such Topics As Complex Numbers, Turing Machines, Complexity Theory, Quantum Mechanics, Formal Systems, Godel Undecidability, Phase Spaces, Hilbert Spaces, Black Holes, White Holes, Hawking Radiation, Entropy, Quasicrystals, The Structure Of The Brain, And Scores Of Other Subjects. Penrose'S Illuminating (And Sometimes Amusing) Drawings Highlight His Discussions Throughout.As Martin Gardner States In His Foreword To The Book, Penrose'S Achievement In Mathematics And Physics Spring From A Lifelong Sense Of Wonder Toward The Mystery And Beauty Of Being. His Little Finger Tells Him That The Human Mind Is More Than Just A Collection Of Tiny Wires And Switches. The Emperor'S New Mind Will Appeal To Anyone With A Serious Interest In Modern Physics And Its Relation To Philosophical Issues, As Well As To Physicists, Mathematicians, Philosophers And Those On Either Side Of The Ai Debate.
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- Q: What is the main topic of 'The Emperor's New Mind'? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' primarily discusses the relationship between computers, consciousness, and the limits of artificial intelligence, exploring philosophical questions about the mind-body problem.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The author of 'The Emperor's New Mind' is Roger Penrose, a renowned physicist and mathematician.
- Q: What format is this book available in? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' is available in hardcover format.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Emperor's New Mind' contain? A: The book contains 480 pages.
- Q: When was 'The Emperor's New Mind' first published? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' was first published on November 9, 1989.
- Q: What are some key themes discussed in the book? A: Key themes include the limitations of artificial intelligence, the nature of consciousness, and the intersection of physics and philosophy.
- Q: Is 'The Emperor's New Mind' suitable for someone without a science background? A: While the book covers complex topics, it is written to engage a broad audience, making it accessible to readers with varying levels of science background.
- Q: Does the book include illustrations? A: Yes, 'The Emperor's New Mind' includes illuminating drawings by the author to enhance understanding of the discussions.
- Q: What subjects does Roger Penrose cover in the book? A: Penrose covers subjects such as quantum mechanics, relativity theory, complexity theory, and the structure of the brain.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' is listed as being in new condition.