Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe by George Dyson (2012)
Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe by George Dyson (2012)
Turing's Cathedral tells the story of the creation of the digital universe in the 1940s and 1950s.
It focuses on the work of John von Neumann, a mathematician and computer scientist who helped to develop the first computers.
The book explores the evolution of computers from the first stored-program computers to the computers of today.
It examines the contributions of other key figures, such as Alan Turing and Claude Shannon, to the development of computer technology.
The book also looks at the impact of computers on society, from military applications to economic and social changes.
It discusses the ethical implications of computer technology, including issues of privacy and control.
It also explores the philosophical implications of the creation of the digital universe, from the idea of a universal machine to the potential for artificial intelligence.
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