Beskrivelse
A captivating blend of fact and fiction, The MANIAC explores the turbulent history behind computing and artificial intelligence. This gripping narrative centers on John von Neumann, a groundbreaking scientist whose work shaped modern technology and science.
An intense journey into the chaotic origins of AI and computing, seen through the life of a scientific genius.
From the author of When We Cease to Understand the World comes a mesmerizing and multifaceted tale revealing the dark undercurrents of our technological age. At the heart of the story is John von Neumann, a towering figure in science who transformed game theory, computer science, and contributed to the creation of the atomic bomb.
As von Neumann’s health declined, his ideas ventured further into realms beyond human understanding and control. Benjamin Labatut expertly intertwines von Neumann’s life with the early twentieth-century upheavals in physics and the contemporary challenges posed by artificial intelligence.
This innovative and unsettling book invites readers to confront profound questions about humanity, where logic teeters on the edge of chaos. Praised for its thrilling pace and dark, mythic tone, The MANIAC offers a compelling look at the foundations of modern technology.
Yderligere information
| Forfatter(e) | Benjamin Labatut |
|---|---|
| Kategori | Bøger |
| Genre(r) | Skønlitteratur |
| Forlag | Pushkin Press |
| Udgivelsesdato | Er udgivet |
| Sprog | Engelsk |
| ISBN-13 | 9781782279822 |
| ISBN-10 | 1782279822 |
| Indbinding | Paperback |
| Sidetal | 368 |
| Tags | When, We, Cease, To, Understand, World, The Maniac, Bøger, Bog |
| GPSR | Produktsikkerhed |
