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ISBN
9781575863276

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Publisher
Csli Publications/Center for T.H.E. Study of Language & Information
ISBN-10
1575863278
ISBN-13
9781575863276
eBay Product ID (ePID)
1922561

Product Key Features

Number of Pages
257 Pages
Publication Name
Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks about
Language
English
Subject
Philosophy & Social Aspects, Social Aspects / General, General, Philosophy, Religion & Science, Information Technology
Publication Year
2001
Type
Textbook
Author
Donald E. Knuth
Subject Area
Religion, Computers, Science
Series
Lecture Notes Ser.
Format
Hardcover

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1 in
Item Weight
20.2 Oz
Item Length
9 in
Item Width
6 in

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Scholarly & Professional
LCCN
2001-025685
Series Volume Number
136
Illustrated
Yes
Table Of Content
Lecture 1: Introduction Why I am unqualified to give these lectures. Why the lectures might be interesting anyway. The 3:16 project, a turning point in my life. Lecture 2: Randomization and Religion The advantages of unbiased sampling as a way to gain insight into a complicated subject. Dangers to avoid when using this approach. Lecture 3: Language Translation How to translate Bible verses without knowing Hebrew or Greek. The surprising rewards of such attempts even though the task is difficult or impossible. Lecture 4: Aesthetics Scientific work as an artistic the endeavor. The deep influence that beautiful presentation can have on our understanding of texts. Illustrations by many of the world's greatest masters of calligraphy. Lecture 5: Glimpses of God What I think I learned about God from the 3:16 project. What I think I learned about theology from the 3:16 project. The difference between the two. Lecture 6: God and Computer Science Computer programmers as creators of new universes. Computational complexity as a way to approach the questions of free will and omnipotence. Other concepts of computer science that may give insights about divinity Panel: Creativity, Spirituality, and Computer Science Index
Synopsis
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? Perhaps no one is more qualified to address these questions than Donald E. Knuth, whose massive contributions to computing have led others to nickname him "The Father of Computer Science"--and whose religious faith led him to understand a fascinating analysis of the Bible called the 3:16 project. In this series of six spirited, informal lectures, Knuth explores the relationships between his vocation and his faith, revealing the unique perspective that his work with computing has lent to his understanding of God. His starting point is the 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 its many dimensions of language translation, aesthetics, and theological history. Along the way, Knuth explains the many insights he gained from such interdisciplinary work. These theological musings culminate in a surprising final lecture tackling the ideas of infinity, free will, and some of the other big questions that lie at the juncture of theology and computation. Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About , with its charming and user-friendly format--each lecture ends with a question and answer exchange, and the book itself contains more than 100 illustrations--is a readable and intriguing approach to a crucial topic, certain to edify both those who are serious and curious about their faiths and those who look at the science of computation and wonder what it might teach them about their spiritual world. Includes "Creativity, Spirituality, and Computer Science," a panel discussion featuring Harry Lewis, Guy L. Steele, Jr., Manuela Veloso, Donald E. Knuth, and Mitch Kapor., 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.
LC Classification Number
BL240.2.K59 2001

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  • by hopefulbeacon17
    17 Jan, 2020

    How the author translated the verse 3:16 in each book of the bible.

    It was a great item and in great shape. i hadn't expected a hard back book, but was very pleased for it to be a hardback book.

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