PublishedDover, July 2013 |
ISBN9780486490984 |
FormatSoftcover, 256 pages |
Dimensions23.5cm × 15.6cm |
This fascinating popular science journey explores key concepts in information theory in terms of Conway's "Game of Life" program. The author explains the application of natural law to a random system and demonstrates the necessity of limits. Other topics include the limits of knowledge, paradox of complexity, Maxwell's demon, Big Bang theory, and much more. 1985 edition.