Decoding the Universe
How the New Science of Information Is Explaining Everythingin the Cosmos, fromOu r Brains to Black Holes
By Charles Seife | Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
About the book
The author of Zero explains the scientific revolution that is transforming the way we understand our world
Previously the domain of philosophers and linguists, information theory has now moved beyond the province of code breakers to become the crucial science of our time. In Decoding the Universe, Charles Seife draws on his gift for making cutting-edge science accessible to explain how this new tool is deciphering everything from the purpose of our DNA to the parallel universes of our Byzantine cosmos. The result is an exhilarating adventure that deftly combines cryptology, physics, biology, and mathematics to cast light on the new understanding of the laws that govern life and the universe.
Editions of Decoding the Universe
- Hardcover
- ISBN 9780670034413
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780143038399
- EBook
- ISBN 9781101201275
Read an Excerpt
The author of Zero explains the scientific revolution that is transforming the way we understand our world
Previously the domain of philosophers and linguists, information theory has now moved beyond the province of code breakers to become the crucial science of our time. In Decoding the Universe, Charles Seife draws on his gift for making cutting-edge science accessible to explain how this new tool is deciphering everything from the purpose of our DNA to the parallel universes of our Byzantine cosmos. The result is an exhilarating adventure that deftly combines cryptology, physics, biology, and mathematics to cast light on the new understanding of the laws that govern life and the universe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Decoding the Universe about?
The author of Zero explains the scientific revolution that is transforming the way we understand our world
Previously the domain of philosophers and linguists, information theory has now moved beyond the province of code breakers to become the crucial science of our time. In Decoding the Universe, Charles Seife draws on his gift for making cutting-edge science accessible to explain how this new tool is deciphering everything from the purpose of our DNA to the parallel universes of our Byzantine cosmos. The result is an exhilarating adventure that deftly combines cryptology, physics, biology, and mathematics to cast light on the new understanding of the laws that govern life and the universe.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Decoding the Universe?
Computing and Information Technology > Computer science > Human–computer interaction > Information architecture
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Who is/are the Author/s of the book Decoding the Universe?
Charles Seife
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
Decoding the Universe is available as hardcover(ISBN 9780670034413) and paperback(ISBN 9780143038399) and ebook(ISBN 9781101201275)
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