Exploring the Wonders of Computation: The Magic of Code by Samuel Arbesman
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arbesman
A bagel you'd recommend to a friend without hedging.
Summary
The Magic of Code explores the wonders of computation as a humanistic liberal art, touching on various disciplines like language, philosophy, biology, and cognition.
Key quotes
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Viewing computing as a humanistic liberal art that touches on everything from language and philosophy to biology and how we think.
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