It's about time we start a series on this subject. Avoiding the typical cliches, prejudices and parochialisms that hinder a serious approach to the theme is difficult, but let's try...
(... this is going to be a long one...it would be great if it initiated a good discussion...)
"Computation, Memory, Nature, and Life" is a mind-boggling text by Autodesk founder John Walker, really, really worth reading.
Nuno,
ReplyDeletefinally had some time to go thru
the document is exceptional and helps to clarify and put the current situation in perspective.
I took a look at his site and there are a bunch of interesting articles. I must go back to it.
I have not read "A new Kind of Science" or "The Genius Within" yet, but they have made it to the top of my list now.
I will digest some of this and try to bring in some imput when I am not typing while someone is crowling on my back