{"product_id":"things-a-computer-scientist-rarely-talks-about-volume-136-lecture-notes-9781575863276","title":"Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About (Volume 136) (Lecture Notes)","description":"\u003cp\u003eHow does a computer scientist understand infinity? What can probability theory teach us about free will? Can mathematical notions be used to enhance ones personal understanding of the Bible?  Perhaps no one is more qualified to address these questions than Donald E. Knuth  whose massive contributions to computing have led others to nickname him \"The Father of Computer Science\"and whose religious faith led him to understand a fascinating analysis of the Bible called the 3:16 project. In this series of six spirited  informal lectures  Knuth explores the relationships between his vocation and his faith  revealing the unique perspective that his work with computing has lent to his understanding of God.  His starting point is the 3:16 project  an application of mathematical \"random sampling\" to the books of the Bible. The first lectures tell the story of the projects conception and execution  exploring its many dimensions of language translation  aesthetics  and theological history. Along the way  Knuth explains the many insights he gained from such interdisciplinary work. These theological musings culminate in a surprising final lecture tackling the ideas of infinity  free will  and some of the other big questions that lie at the juncture of theology and computation.  Things a Computer Scientist Rarely Talks About  with its charming and user-friendly formateach lecture ends with a question and answer exchange  and the book itself contains more than 100 illustrationsis a readable and intriguing approach to a crucial topic  certain to edify both those who are serious and curious about their faiths and those who look at the science of computation and wonder what it might teach them about their spiritual world.  Includes \"Creativity  Spirituality  and Computer Science \" a panel discussion featuring Harry Lewis  Guy L. Steele  Jr.  Manuela Veloso  Donald E. Knuth  and Mitch Kapor.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45279507775541,"sku":"ByrdShop_1575863278","price":76.44,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9781575863276.jpg?v=1780600875","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/things-a-computer-scientist-rarely-talks-about-volume-136-lecture-notes-9781575863276","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}