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The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds, and the laws of physics /

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In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour through the basic principles of physics, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy to show that human thinking can never be emulated by a machine.

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Penrose, Roger (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: Oxford : Oxford University Press, 2020.
Subjects:
Artificial intelligence > Popular works.
Consciousness > Popular works.
Thought and thinking > Popular works.
Physics > Philosophy > Popular works.
Science > Philosophy > Popular works.
Intelligence artificielle > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Conscience > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Pensée > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Physique > Philosophie > Ouvrages de vulgarisation.
Artificial intelligence.
Consciousness.
Physics > Philosophy.
Science > Philosophy.
Thought and thinking.
Electronic books.
Popular works.
Online Access:Connect to the full text of this electronic book
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Summary:In his bestselling work of popular science, Sir Roger Penrose takes us on a fascinating tour through the basic principles of physics, cosmology, mathematics, and philosophy to show that human thinking can never be emulated by a machine.
Item Description:Previously issued in print: 2016.
Physical Description:1 online resource (xxix, 602 pages) : illustrations (black and white).
Bibliography:Includes bibliographical references and index.
ISBN:9780191917080 (ebook)
0191917087 (ebook)