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A New Kind Of Science Hardcover – Illustrated, 1 Aug. 2002

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Challenging the traditional mathematical model of scientific description, a scientist proposes a new dynamic computational approach that utilizes simple codes to generate patterns of ultimate complexity.

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1197 pages
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Wolfram Media Inc
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1 Aug. 2002
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20.96 x 6.35 x 24.77 cm
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1579550088
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978-1579550080
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Publisher : Wolfram Media Inc; Illustrated edition (1 Aug. 2002)
Language : English
Hardcover : 1197 pages
ISBN-10 : 1579550088
ISBN-13 : 978-1579550080
Dimensions : 20.96 x 6.35 x 24.77 cm

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Physics and computer science genius Stephen Wolfram, sets his sights on a daunting goal: understanding the universe. A New Kind of Science is a gorgeous, 1,280-page tome more than a decade in the making. With patience, insight, and self-confidence to spare, Wolfram outlines a fundamental new way of modelling complex systems.

On the frontier of complexity science since he was a boy, Wolfram is a champion of cellular automata--256 "programs" governed by simple non-mathematical rules. He points out that even the most complex equations fail to accurately model biological systems, but the simplest cellular automata can produce results straight out of nature--tree branches, stream eddies, and leopard spots, for instance. The graphics in A New Kind of Science show striking resemblance to the patterns we see in nature every day.

Wolfram wrote the book in a distinct style meant to make it easy to read, even for non-techies; a basic familiarity with logic is helpful but not essential. Readers will find themselves swept away by the elegant simplicity of Wolfram's ideas and the accidental artistry of the cellular automaton models. Whether or not Wolfram's revolution ultimately gives us the keys to the universe, his new science is absolutely awe-inspiring. --Therese Littleton

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The long-awaited work from one of the world's most respected scientists presents a series of dramatic discoveries never before made public. Starting from a collection of simple computer experiments - illustrated in the book by striking computer graphics - Wolfram shows how their unexpected results force a whole new way of looking at the operation of our universe. Wolfram uses his approach to tackle a remarkable array of fundamental problems in science - from the origin of the Second Law of thermodynamics, to the development of complexity in biology, the computational limitations of mathematics, the possibility of a truly fundamental theory of physics, and the interplay between free will and determinism. Written with exceptional clarity, and illustrated with nearly 1,000 original pictures, this seminal book allows scientists and non-scientists alike to participate in what promises to be a major intellectual revolution.

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bluemarlin

Very light on technical detail and high on self-opinion at the very least

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 20 July 2019

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20 years in the making & revolutionary ? he is having a giraffe. First I thought he was telling the story of Lorenz in the first few pages and then going onto the lorenz attractor, chaos theory and Poincare sections etc .... but no ... it is all about himself, a self-obsession he exhibits on every page, and his supposedly startling, earth-shattering observations that he fails to appreciate have been observed by many others before and presented in more detail, are nothing of the sort and in the intervening time has not had any impact. Detail is sadly lacking in this tome with its extra wide margins and large font. He then compares the book ( his work ) to Newton's work as a new science, and raises an idea that he says he finally suppressed, which was the need to invent a whole new technical framework & lexicon to explain these monumental concepts. Was he on the lash or on ego building supplements ?? It has been 17 odd years since this book came out and there's nothing in the book beyond Barnsley's 'Iterated function system' book presentation or Conway's game of life and cellular automata. The book is very light on technical detail and high on self-opinion at the very least.

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Myrddyn

A cybernetic aid to understanding

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 18 December 2017

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As an initial reaction, perhaps 'Wow!' is the applicable expression! Mr. Wolfram has a respected and productive history in the field of computer science; his primary accolade being the powerful 'Mathmatica' suite of symbolic software tools used ubiquitously in the science and engineering fields. But he hasn't stopped there: this book describes how these tools - each of which is a functional sub-routine - can be combined and manipulated in such ways as if they were (almost) primary source code for building complex algorithmic entities - aka 'Cellular Automata' - applicable to almost every field of human endeavour. Thus is born the 'Wolfram' language for knowledge-based programming, using which may reveal useful, hitherto undiscovered relationships and interactions between systems and processes. in my estimation, this will revolutionise the way in which research and development is undertaken - and not just in the physical sciences - gaining huge benefits in costs, time and effort. This is truly a conceptual and intellectual 'amplifier' which will surely figure as being of immense significance in our increasing drive to unravel the mysteries of nature. The writing style is pacy and bright, giving full credit to the lay reader who may not have sufficient knowledge or experience in computer science or physics. It is not a laborious read, but Mr. Wolfram does, however, tediously tend to blow his own trumpet at every opportunity - obviously holding great pride in own theories and achievements! Having said that, it is in no way a detraction of the book or the man; I applaud him for what he has achieved and for presenting it to the world with articulate and informal narrative.

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MR A R BUTTS

Interesting but you have to close your eyes to the repetitive "one of the most important discoveries I made" style language

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 December 2014

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Verbose, over long, repetitive, insufferably arrogant and plagiaristic this book is (see other reviews), it does have one big advantage - It contains a wealth of information on cellular automata. I'm a quarter of the way through so far. I imagine it will ultimately reward a non specialist in the field like myself at the cost of many hours of my life.

No doubt the book completely annoys the pants off industry practitioners who, reading this book, one would think barely exist compared to the self-professed awesome brain of Mr Wolfram. At times, it almost falls into parody as if an intelligent version of Arnold Rimmer for Red Dwarf was writing it. As an 11-year old, I remember programming Conway's Game of Life and, like many other kids who did this, being fascinated by where the hell the information to describe all this comes from. But according to Mr. Wolfram, he was the first one to think like this. Forget about all the teenage Game of Life hobbyists out there, Zuse, Tegmark etc. Perhaps its true that Wolfram did independently come up with lots of discoveries and helped reinvigorate the subject, but even if he did, he should acknowledge others more in his writing and not boast about what a clever chappy he is the whole time. It's my first book in digital physics, so can't compare it to others out there, unfortunately.

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Jo Bowyer

I'd love to review it, I got sent a tyre repair kit instead of the book.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 4 January 2021

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I didn't get the book, I'm sure the tyre repair kit is lovely, but I wanted A New Kind of Science by Stephen Wolfram.

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Redarrow

What's not to like!

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 22 February 2016

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Bargain - hardback book in as-new condition for the price of the paperback!

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Payam

Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 6 March 2015

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Chris

it's not new. and it's not science.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 9 January 2013

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He's got great academic credentials. And he's created a powerful, elegant computational tool (Mathematica) that's played a huge role in shaping the way we visualise mathematics, engineering and many physical and other processes.

But there's one really big problem with Wolfram's (big and fairly expensive) book. It doesn't say anything.

As a child I was transfixed by The Game Of Life, played out on graph paper with a pencil. Cellular systems "evolved" from generation to generation, following pretty simple rules. The joy of the game was seeing rich, often unpredictable results from surprisingly basic input conditions.

Either deluded, insecure or greedy, Wolfram decides to stretch this nice little idea across hundreds of repetitive, self aggrandising pages. We all get the idea that simple iterative systems can produce chaotic or unexpectedly pretty patterns, of which he gives us endless examples. But honestly - how is this a new kind of science?

The number of times an author makes references to their own brilliance could well be in inverse proportion to the actual worth of the ideas they're presenting. Just count how often in this laughable book Stephen Wolfram claims the world won't listen to his genius. Then get back to me on the plausibility or practical application of the content...

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Mr Terrance V Chapman

Downloads but doesn't play

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 11 August 2017

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This is not a comment on the content but a red flare to the publishers. It will NOT LOAD ON MY KINDLE. Strangely I also could not load the book on the Wolfram language. How do I make a complaint and how do I get my money back (or better still the Kindle downloads to work?

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