The Emperor’s Fresh Perspective: Exploring Computers, Consciousness, and the Principles of Physics (Oxford Landmark Science)

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For many years, advocates of `artificial intelligence’ have argued that computers will soon replicate every capability of human beings. In his acclaimed popular science book, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on an intriguing journey through fundamental concepts in physics, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy to demonstrate that machine emulation of human thought is impossible.

Oxford Landmark Science titles are essential reads in modern scientific literature, encapsulating profound ideas that have influenced our understanding.

ASIN ‏ : ‎ 0198784929
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Oxford University Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 1, 2016
Edition ‏ : ‎ Revised
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 640 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0143446193
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0330522847
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 15.2 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7.6 x 1.5 x 5 inches
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Oxford Landmark Science
Best Sellers Rank: #59,880 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #20 in Physics (Books)
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