The Computer and the Brain - John Von Neumann

The Computer and the Brain Author: John Von Neumann Publisher: Relógio D'Água Literary Genre: Essays Book Condition: Very good condition Synopsis John Von Neumann (1903-57) was one of the greatest mathematicians of the 20th century and one of the most prominent pioneers of computer science. Starting in 1946, he conceived and built the first electronic computer, which served as a model for today's computers. The Computer and the Brain was written shortly before his death, constituting a kind of legacy of his research findings intended to pave the way for new technologies. What ultimately differentiates a computer from a human brain? In this book, originating from the Silliman lectures, Von Neumann carries out an analysis of their similarities and differences in order to understand the specific nature of the human brain. His investigation leads him to hypothesize that our brain processes the data it receives using a still unknown natural language. This hypothesis is today at the center of attention in cognitive sciences. Price includes shipping via editorial mail after payment by MB Way or bank transfer.