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The most dangerous scientific invention of the 20th century was the atomic bomb, and now artificial intelligence is hot on its heels. When we look back at the stories of these two discoveries far enough into the past, we find that they intersect in the person of John von Neumann, who is often referred to as the smartest person who ever lived. ***** The Hungarian von Neumann was a child prodigy whose talent frightened people. His discoveries contributed to the development of quantum mechanics and genetics. He founded game theory, built the first programmable computer named MANIAC, and through his involvement in Oppenheimer's Manhattan Project, he reached the foundations of artificial intelligence. ***** Labatut, much like in his debut "The Terrible Vertigo," allows us a glimpse into the mind of a person whose scientific discoveries push humanity forward, but at the same time carry terrifying consequences that cannot be foreseen. This gripping story, combining facts and fiction, confronts readers with the deepest questions we face as a species.
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Author: Labatut Benjamín
Publication date: May 10, 2024
Manufacturer: Nakladatelství Paseka s. r. o.
Genres: Novels, World fiction, Books, Fiction
Type: Books - paperback
Pages: 384
ISBN/EAN: 9788076374669