Review of: The Emperor's New Mind : Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics

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by Dnyanesh on 10 Oct 2007

The Emperor's New Mind, physicist Roger Penrose's 1989 treatise attacking the foundations of strong artificial intelligence, is crucial for anyone interested in the history of thinking about AI and consciousness. Part survey of modern physics, part exploration of the philosophy of mind, the book is not for casual readers--though it's not overly technical, it rarely pauses to let the reader catch a breath. The overview of relativity and quantum theory, written by a master, is priceless and uncontroversial. The exploration of consciousness and AI, though, is generally considered as resting on shakier ground.

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The Emperor's New Mind : Concerning Computers, Minds, and the Laws of Physics

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