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Is the Whole Universe a Computer™?

Future of Coding

CHAPTER

The Universe as a Computer: A Philosophical Inquiry

This chapter critically examines the idea of conceptualizing the universe as a computational entity, sparked by a thought-provoking paper. The speakers explore the evolution of the definition of a computer, referencing historical figures like Alan Turing, and debate the implications of viewing the universe through this lens. With playful interruptions, they dissect varying interpretations of computation and its relation to human cognition, while also questioning the evidence for traditional computing components in the cosmos.

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