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Infinity and the Mind: The Science and Philosophy of the Infinite

By Rudy Rucker

Book information

Publisher
Princeton University Press
Year
2019
ISBN
9780691191256
DOI
10.1515/9780691191256
Language
english
Format
PDF
Filesize
23 MB (23971795 bytes)
Series
Princeton Science Library; 86
Pages
376\370
Library
degruyter.com
Time added
2023-08-26 16:52:40

Description

A dynamic exploration of infinity 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. This Princeton Science Library edition includes a new preface by the author.

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