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The Emperor'S New Mind: Concerning Computers, Minds, And The Laws Of Physics (Popular Science),Used
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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. 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.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.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' explores the relationship between computers, consciousness, and the laws of physics. Roger Penrose argues that certain aspects of human thinking cannot be replicated by machines.
- Q: Who is the author of this book? A: The book is authored by Roger Penrose, a renowned physicist and mathematician known for his work in theoretical physics and philosophy of mind.
- Q: Is this book suitable for readers without a scientific background? A: While 'The Emperor's New Mind' contains complex scientific concepts, it is written for a general audience interested in modern physics and philosophical discussions about AI.
- Q: How many pages does 'The Emperor's New Mind' have? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' contains a total of 640 pages.
- Q: What type of binding does this edition have? A: This edition of the book is available in paperback binding.
- Q: When was 'The Emperor's New Mind' published? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' was published on December 12, 2002.
- Q: What are some key topics discussed in the book? A: Key topics include quantum mechanics, complexity theory, Turing machines, and the nature of consciousness, among others.
- Q: What is the condition of the book being sold? A: The item condition is listed as 'Acceptable', indicating that it may show signs of wear but is still usable.
- Q: Does the book take a stance on artificial intelligence? A: Yes, Penrose discusses the limitations of artificial intelligence and argues that some aspects of human thought cannot be emulated by machines.
- Q: Is this book part of a series or a standalone work? A: 'The Emperor's New Mind' is a standalone work that discusses its themes independently, without being part of a series.