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The Emperor's New Mind

The Emperor's New Mind

Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics (Popular Science)
MathematicsPhilosophy
Pages
632
Published
1989
Language
English

Synopsis

Roger Penrose's "The Emperor's New Mind" explores the profound question of whether computers can truly replicate human consciousness. Penrose argues that despite advancements in artificial intelligence, there are fundamental aspects of human thought, such as creativity and understanding, that remain beyond the reach of machines. This book delves into physics, mathematics, and philosophy to present a compelling case for the unique nature of the human mind.

Prose complexity
10/10

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Thought-ProvokingIntellectualComplexPhilosophical

Genres

Mathematics Philosophy Science Technology

About the author

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Roger Penrose

Sir Roger Penrose OM FRS is a British mathematical physicist, mathematician, philosopher of science and Nobel Laureate in Physics. He is Emeritus Rouse Ball Professor of Mathematics in the University of Oxford and Emeritus Fellow of Wadham College, Oxford. Penrose has made contributions to the mathematical physics of general relativity and cosmology. He has received several prizes and awards, including the 1988 Wolf Prize for physics, which he shared with Stephen Hawking for the Penrose–Hawki...