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

by Roger Penrose

This work explores the limits of artificial intelligence, arguing that despite rapid technological advances, certain facets of human thought remain impossible for machines to replicate.

Accession 5692 ISBN — Publisher Vintage Books
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