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Exploring the Foundational Figures of Modern Computing
This chapter delves into the contributions of Alan Turing and John von Neumann to modern computing, highlighting von Neumann's interest in Gertl and the philosophical implications of incompleteness. It also discusses the material and energetic costs of processing information, the challenges of understanding complex systems, and the need for a wiser approach to technological innovation.