The Emperor's New Mind
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The Emperor's New Mind
Roger Penrose
8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2009–2024.
What people on Hacker News said
Then I think that Grammatical Man and Penrose are around the nature of information, and what can be communicated and understood.
A truly brilliant and eminent mathematician/physicist boldly stepping up to grapple with the profound challenge of understanding how math, mind, and physics intertwine.
probably my biggest take away from it was to consider how human perception works alongside, and co-mingles with, physics.
Yeah - I much preferred "The Emperors New Mind" Which covers many of the same themes without the pretentiousness.
Yeah - I much preferred "The Emperors New Mind" Which covers many of the same themes without the pretentiousness.
Where it comes up
- Ask HN: What books have made the biggest impact on your mental models? 2017 · 3 recommendations
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