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Godel, Escher, Bach (Paperback)

by D. Hofstadter (Author)
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  • Paperback: 777 pages
  • Publisher: Random House USA Inc (31 Dec 1998)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0394745027
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394745022
  • Product Dimensions: 23.1 x 14.5 x 3.8 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 378,774 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 stars A truly mind-expanding book. Should be compulsory., 14 Sep 1999
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This feast of a book is concerned with the nature of intelligence and the possibility (or otherwise) of artificial intelligence.

Drawing on ideas from the music of J. S. Bach and the perspective-illusion images of M. C. Escher, Hofstadter brilliant explains many ideas from philosophy, psychology, computing, mathematics and biology in his quest to answer the fundamental question: is artificial intelligence possible?

Along the way we learn about cell replication, viruses, number theory, and Zen Buddhism - as well as discovering how Kurt Godel shattered David Hilbert's dream of a mathematical formula that would test the truth of any mathematical hypothesis.

We also meet Alan Turing, the British genius who laid the foundations for modern computing, and who's pioneering work at Bletchley Park led to the breaking of the German 'Enigma' code - the man who arguably saved the world from Hitler, and was subsequently hounded to death by MI5 because, as a homosexual, he was considered a liability.

This book is massive, mind-expanding, and eminently readable; probably the most important 'popular science' book I've read. Hofstadter is a very good writer indeed. Without oversimplifying his subject matter, he makes it interesting and understandable to the intelligent general reader.

Mike Alexander Brighton

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5.0 out of 5 stars An incredible book about who you are, 8 Sep 1999
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If you have ever wondered why you have the ability to wonder about anything ...

Who am I? Who is asking that question, and who is the I it is asking about?

What is the nature of intelligence, and of consciousness?

Is there an absolute in the universe? Is it intelligence?

This book is absolutely brilliant, takes you on a journey through the nature of human consciousness. It compares ants to brain cells, and ant colonies to a human brain. It tries to define the soul, the mind, emotions, spontaneity, and many other baffling aspects of being a human. If you have ever wondered about the nature of yourself, read it. It is really worth sticking with; follow his mental gymnastics and you will feel exhilarated and satisfied.

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