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The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds, and the laws of physics
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The emperor's new mind : concerning computers, minds, and the laws of physics

by Roger Penrose

This work explores the theory that certain aspects of human cognition remain inherently impossible for machines to emulate, despite significant advances in computer technology.

Accession 30375 ISBN 0198519737 Publisher Oxford University Press
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