Infinity and the Mind
August 04, 2006
"Infinity and the Mind," by Rudy Rucker
1982, Granada paperback edition
The concept of infinity is one that many people banter around without really grasping its meaning. People use the word almost blithely, but few realize what an astounding, frightening idea it really is. Imagine the largest number you can. Add one to it. Think of the smallest unit imaginable. Cut it in half. Try to grasp your insignificance based on a universe that simply never ends. It's a little scary. In this book, mathematician Rucker (best known for his science fiction writing) attempts to explain infinity in terms that laymen can understand. While he often gets bogged down in complex mathematics and occasionally drifts in to New Age territory, there are enough interesting ideas and concepts presented here to make the book a must read for those intrigued by the concept of infinity. Rucker occasionally has a way of explaining things that makes them just click. Despite its flaws, an interesting read.
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