The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications
The book of the British physicist and philosopher David Deutsch, one of the creators of the concept of quantum computing, clearly demonstrates that the era of great philosophical systems is not at all a thing of the past. The author builds a holistic and scientifically consistent answer to one of the most fundamental philosophical questions: what is the true nature of reality. According to Deutsch, the fabric of reality, as it is revealed to any bearer of reason, is woven from four main threads. This is the epistemology of Karl Popper, revealing the path of scientific knowledge; it is quantum mechanics, which is holistically interpreted only after recognizing the reality of the multiverse - an infinite ensemble of parallel universes; it is the theory of computation founded by Turing, without which one cannot understand the nature of mathematical objects; and, finally, it is a universal theory of evolution, which explains the development of not only life, but also civilization. The thoughtful reader will be amazed at the combination of breadth and logical sequence of the author's thought. With his explanations, the multiverse ceases to seem like a fantasy and becomes the most natural description of the amazing reality that modern science has revealed to us. The question of the place and role of man in such a bizarre world remains outside the scope of the book. Another work by David Deutsch, The Beginning of Infinity, is devoted to this topic, which serves as an organic continuation of The Structure of Reality.
1143480676
The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications
The book of the British physicist and philosopher David Deutsch, one of the creators of the concept of quantum computing, clearly demonstrates that the era of great philosophical systems is not at all a thing of the past. The author builds a holistic and scientifically consistent answer to one of the most fundamental philosophical questions: what is the true nature of reality. According to Deutsch, the fabric of reality, as it is revealed to any bearer of reason, is woven from four main threads. This is the epistemology of Karl Popper, revealing the path of scientific knowledge; it is quantum mechanics, which is holistically interpreted only after recognizing the reality of the multiverse - an infinite ensemble of parallel universes; it is the theory of computation founded by Turing, without which one cannot understand the nature of mathematical objects; and, finally, it is a universal theory of evolution, which explains the development of not only life, but also civilization. The thoughtful reader will be amazed at the combination of breadth and logical sequence of the author's thought. With his explanations, the multiverse ceases to seem like a fantasy and becomes the most natural description of the amazing reality that modern science has revealed to us. The question of the place and role of man in such a bizarre world remains outside the scope of the book. Another work by David Deutsch, The Beginning of Infinity, is devoted to this topic, which serves as an organic continuation of The Structure of Reality.
8.99 In Stock
The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications

The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications

by David Deutsch
The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications

The Fabric of Reality: The Science of Parallel Universes and Its Implications

by David Deutsch

eBook

$8.99 

Available on Compatible NOOK devices, the free NOOK App and in My Digital Library.
WANT A NOOK?  Explore Now

Related collections and offers

LEND ME® See Details

Overview

The book of the British physicist and philosopher David Deutsch, one of the creators of the concept of quantum computing, clearly demonstrates that the era of great philosophical systems is not at all a thing of the past. The author builds a holistic and scientifically consistent answer to one of the most fundamental philosophical questions: what is the true nature of reality. According to Deutsch, the fabric of reality, as it is revealed to any bearer of reason, is woven from four main threads. This is the epistemology of Karl Popper, revealing the path of scientific knowledge; it is quantum mechanics, which is holistically interpreted only after recognizing the reality of the multiverse - an infinite ensemble of parallel universes; it is the theory of computation founded by Turing, without which one cannot understand the nature of mathematical objects; and, finally, it is a universal theory of evolution, which explains the development of not only life, but also civilization. The thoughtful reader will be amazed at the combination of breadth and logical sequence of the author's thought. With his explanations, the multiverse ceases to seem like a fantasy and becomes the most natural description of the amazing reality that modern science has revealed to us. The question of the place and role of man in such a bizarre world remains outside the scope of the book. Another work by David Deutsch, The Beginning of Infinity, is devoted to this topic, which serves as an organic continuation of The Structure of Reality.

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9785961437133
Publisher: Alpina Non Fiction
Publication date: 05/03/2023
Sold by: Bookwire
Format: eBook
Pages: 430
File size: 3 MB
Language: Russian

About the Author

David Deutsch, internationally acclaimed for his seminal publications on quantum computation, is a member of the Quantum Computation and Cryptography Research Group at the Clarendon Laboratory, Oxford University.

Table of Contents

Acknowledgements ..... x
Chapter 1: The Theory of Everything ..... 1
Chapter 2: Shadows ..... 32
Chapter 3: Problem-solving ..... 55
Chapter 4: Criteria for Reality ..... 73
Chapter 5: Virtual Reality ..... 98
Chapter 6: Universality and the Limits of Computation ..... 123
Chapter 7: A Conversation About Justification ..... 141
Chapter 8: The Significance of Life ..... 167
Chapter 9: Quantum Computers ..... 194
Chapter 10: The Nature of Mathematics ..... 222
Chapter 11: Time: The First Quantum Concept ..... 258
Chapter 12: Time Travel ..... 289
Chapter 13: The Four Strands ..... 321
Chapter 14: The Ends of the Universe ..... 344
Bibliography ..... 367
Index ..... 371
From the B&N Reads Blog

Customer Reviews