Written by noted quantum computing theorist Scott Aaronson this book takes readers on a tour
through some of the deepest ideas of maths computer science and physics. Full of insights
arguments and philosophical perspectives the book covers an amazing array of topics. Beginning
in antiquity with Democritus it progresses through logic and set theory computability and
complexity theory quantum computing cryptography the information content of quantum states
and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. There are also extended discussions about time
travel Newcomb's Paradox the anthropic principle and the views of Roger Penrose. Aaronson's
informal style makes this fascinating book accessible to readers with scientific backgrounds
as well as students and researchers working in physics computer science mathematics and
philosophy.
