The Emperor's New Mind; Concerning Computers, Minds, and The Laws of Physics
New York: Oxford University Press, 1989. First American edition. Hardcover. 8vo. [5], vi-xiii, [2], 2-466 pp. Quarter red cloth over blue paper over boards with gold lettering and two gold rules, publisher's device in gold on the spine. With the British and American prices printed on the rear flap of the jacket (£20.00 net and $24.95). Illustrated with several in-text diagrams in black and white. Foreword by Martin Gardner. With a magazine article laid in from the year of publication, the article provides a review of the book as well as its American publication information. Penrose's book argues that computers and artificial intelligence will never be able to emulate certain aspects of the human mind and consciousness, by exploring various popular topics in physics and philosophy. Very near Fine / Near Fine. Item #000017168
The textblock mildly toned; jacket's flaps toned, a few surface scratches on the rear panel.
Price: $300.00