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Turing's cathedral
Book • 2012
In 'Turing's Cathedral', George Dyson explores the origins of the digital universe, focusing on the work of John von Neumann and his team at the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
The book delves into how these pioneers brought Alan Turing's vision of a universal machine to life, transforming the world with the invention of the digital computer.
It also touches on the parallel development of the hydrogen bomb, highlighting the dual nature of technological advancements in the 20th century.
The book delves into how these pioneers brought Alan Turing's vision of a universal machine to life, transforming the world with the invention of the digital computer.
It also touches on the parallel development of the hydrogen bomb, highlighting the dual nature of technological advancements in the 20th century.
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as a book exploring the origins of the digital universe.


Tyler Cowen

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Conversations with Tyler 2022 Retrospective
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as the author of "Darwin Among the Machines" and "Turing's Cathedral".


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