Turing's cathedral
George Dyson
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Turing's cathedral
by George Dyson
Published
2012
Publisher
Pantheon Books
Pages
401
ISBN-13
9780375422775
Description
Legendary historian and philosopher of science George Dyson vividly re-creates the scenes of focused experimentation, incredible mathematical insight, and pure creative genius that gave us computers, digital television, modern genetics, models of stellar evolution--in other words, computer code. In the 1940s and '50s, a group of eccentric geniuses--led by John von Neumann--gathered at the newly created Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, New Jersey. Their joint project was the realization of the theoretical universal machine, an idea that had been put forth by mathematician Alan Turing. This group of brilliant engineers worked in isolation, almost entirely independent from industry and the traditional academic community. But because they relied exclusively on government funding, the government wanted its share of the results: the computer that they built also led directly to the hydrogen bomb. George Dyson has uncovered a wealth of new material about this project, and in bringing the story of these men and women and their ideas to life, he shows how the crucial advancements that dominated twentieth-century technology emerged from one computer in one laboratory, where the digital universe as we know it was born.
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How many pages are in Turing's cathedral?
This edition of Turing's cathedral has approximately 401 pages. Please note, this is an estimate and the exact page count can vary between hardcover, paperback, and e-book versions.
How long does it take to read Turing's cathedral?
For most readers, Turing's cathedral typically takes between 8h 21m and 5h 34m to complete. This is based on the book's length of approximately 100,250 words and common reading speeds.
Here's a detailed breakdown: • Continuous reading at 250 WPM: approximately 6h 41m of focused reading • Casual reading (30 minutes/day): you could finish in roughly 14 days • Estimated word count: 100,250 words
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The estimated word count for Turing's cathedral is approximately 100,250 words. This figure is calculated using industry-standard methods that consider genre-specific word density patterns, typical formatting and layout characteristics, and standard words-per-page ratios for published books.
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Who is the author of Turing's cathedral?
Turing's cathedral was written by George Dyson.
When was Turing's cathedral published?
The publication date for this specific edition is 2012. The original work may have been published on a different date.