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The MANIAC
by Benjamín Labatut · 2023 · 368 pages
Demis Hassabis
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About This Book
A fictionalized triptych exploring the life of polymath John von Neumann and his impact on the 20th century. The narrative traces the evolution of human logic from the birth of quantum mechanics to the creation of the first programmable computer and the rise of artificial intelligence. It examines the boundary where scientific breakthroughs intersect with madness and the destructive potential of reason.
Book Details
Published
2023
Pages
368
Language
en
ISBN
9780593654477
Awards & Recognition
Washington Post 10 Best Books of 2023Publishers Weekly 10 Best Books of 2023Barack Obama's Favorite Books of 2023Nominated for the Andrew Carnegie Medal for Excellence in Fiction (2024)
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