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Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks about
Donald Knuth
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Paperback. How does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? This book contains six informal lectures by computer scientist Donald E. Knuth exploring the relationship between his vocation and his faith. Series: Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes. Num Pages: 269 pages, 102 illustrations. BIC Classification: UBJ; UY. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 224 x 153 x 17. Weight in Grams: 436.
How does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? Can mathematical notions be used to enhance one's personal understanding of the Bible? This book contains six informal lectures by computer scientist Donald E. Knuth exploring the relationship between his vocation and his faith, revealing the unique perspective that his work with computing has lent to his understanding of God. Knuth's starting point is his 3:16 project, an application of mathematical "random sampling" to the books of the Bible. The first lectures tell the story of the project's conception and execution, exploring the complex ... Read more
How does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? Can mathematical notions be used to enhance one's personal understanding of the Bible? This book contains six informal lectures by computer scientist Donald E. Knuth exploring the relationship between his vocation and his faith, revealing the unique perspective that his work with computing has lent to his understanding of God. Knuth's starting point is his 3:16 project, an application of mathematical "random sampling" to the books of the Bible. The first lectures tell the story of the project's conception and execution, exploring the complex ... Read more
Product Details
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2003
Publisher
Centre for the Study of Language & Information United States
Number of pages
269
Condition
New
Series
Center for the Study of Language and Information Publication Lecture Notes
Number of Pages
257
Place of Publication
Stanford, United States
ISBN
9781575863269
SKU
V9781575863269
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