The advent of the algorithm: the idea that rules the world
Science and technology
Human-transcribed braille
Summary
A history of the discovery and emergence of algorithms--codes controlling computers--and vivid portraits of contributors such as Leibniz, Gd̐el, Hilbert, and Turing. Discusses the algorithm's power as a calculating tool while exposing its limitations as a metaphor for human thought. 2000
Title Details
Publisher
Harcourt
Copyright Date
2000
Book number
5726450
Braille details for CELA title
Volumes
9
Braille code
EBAE
Braille producer
Braille International, Inc