{"product_id":"triangle-of-thought","title":"Triangle of Thought","description":"\u003cp\u003eOur view of the world today is fundamentally influenced by twentieth century results in physics and mathematics. Here  three members of the French Academy of Sciences: Alain Connes  Andr Lichnerowicz  and Marcel Paul Schtzenberger  discuss the relations among mathematics  physics and philosophy  and other sciences. Written in the form of conversations among three brilliant scientists and deep thinkers  the book touches on  among others  the following questions: Is there a \"primordial truth\" that exists beyond the realm of what is provable? More generally  is there a distinction between what is true in mathematics and what is provable? How is mathematics different from other sciences? How is it the same? Does mathematics have an \"object\" or an \"object of study\"  the way physics  chemistry and biology do? Mathematics is a lens  through which we view the world. Connes  Lichnerowicz  and Schtzenberger examine that lens  to understand how it affects what we do see  but also to understand how it limits what we can see. How does a well-informed mathematician view fundamental topics of physics  such as: quantum mechanics  general relativity  quantum gravity  grand unification  and string theory? What are the relations between computational complexity and the laws of physics? Can pure thought alone lead physicists to the right theories  or must experimental data be the driving force? How should we compare Heisenbergs arrival at matrix mechanics from spectral data to Einsteins arrival at general relativity through his thought experiments? The conversations are sprinkled with stories and quotes from outstanding scientists  which enliven the discourse. The book will make you think again about things that you once thought were quite familiar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44986713669685,"sku":"ByrdShop_082182614X","price":315.62,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780821826140.jpg?v=1770914726","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/triangle-of-thought","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}