Programming the Universe

A Quantum Computer Scientist Takes on the Cosmos

By: Seth Lloyd

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13 March 2007

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Is the universe actually a giant quantum computer? According to Seth Lloyd, the answer is yes. All interactions between particles in the universe, Lloyd explains, convey not only energy but also information-in other words, particles not only collide, they compute. What is the entire universe computing, ultimately? "Its own dynamical evolution," he says. "As the computation proceeds, reality unfolds." Programming the Universe, a wonderfully accessible book, presents an original and compelling vision of reality, revealing our world in an entirely new light.

Industry Reviews

" Lloyd is one of the gurus of quantum and information theory, and in this accessible book he presents an insightful new perspective on the cosmos."
-- Sir Martin Rees, University of Cambridge
" What an astonishing book! Lloyd is at the forefront of a revolution."
-- Kevin Kelly, Editor-at-Large, "Wired"
" Lloyd thinks he has found a new way to explain one of the most basic questions in science: Why is the world so complex? . . . Fascinating and profoundly comforting. . . . Seth Lloyd certainly gives his readers a lot of bang for their buck."
-- "The New York Times Book Review"
" Renowned for his innovative conflation of pure physics and computation, Lloyd is well positioned to hack his way into space-time and come back with answers."
-- "Seed"

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