Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About by Donald E Knuth

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How does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? This book contains six informal lectures by computer scientist Donald E. Knuth exploring the relationship between his vocation and his faith.

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Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About by Donald E Knuth

How does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? This book contains six informal lectures by computer scientist Donald E. Knuth exploring the relationship between his vocation and his faith.

The Art on Computer Programming is written by Donald E. Knuth, a Stanford University professor emeritus of the art of computer programming. These lectures were initially streamed live on the Internet from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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ISBN 13 9781575863276
ISBN 10 1575863278
Title Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About
Author Donald E Knuth
Series Center For The Study Of Language And Information Publication Lecture Notes
Condition Unavailable
Binding Type Hardback
Publisher The University of Chicago Press
Year published 2001-07-01
Number of pages 256
Cover note Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.