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History & Culture - Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe

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Book Synopsis: A Wall Street Journal Best Business Book of 2012A Kirkus Reviews Best Book of 2012In this revealing account of how the digital universe exploded in the aftermath of World War II, George Dyson illuminates the nature of digital computers, the lives of those who brought them into existence, and how code took over the world. In the 1940s and ‘50s, a small group of men and women—led by John von Neumann—gathered in Princeton, New Jersey, to begin building one of the first computers to realize Alan Turing’s vision of a Universal Machine. The codes unleashed within this embryonic, 5-kilobyte universe—less memory than is allocated to displaying a single icon on a computer screen today—broke the distinction between numbers that mean things and numbers that do things, and our universe would never be the same. Turing’s Cathedral is the story of how the most constructive and most destructive of twentieth-century inventions—the digital computer and the hydrogen bomb—emerged at the same time.

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Introducing the groundbreaking book, Turing's Cathedral: The Origins of the Digital Universe! A must-read for tech enthusiasts and history buffs alike, this Wall Street Journal Best Business Book of 2012 offers a fascinating journey into the explosion of the digital universe post-World War II. Written by George Dyson, this captivating account provides remarkable insights into the nature of digital computers, the genius minds behind their creation, and how code revolutionized the world as we know it.

Transport yourself back to the 1940s and '50s, where a brilliant group of individuals, led by the visionary John von Neumann, gathered in Princeton, New Jersey to embark on the incredible mission of constructing one of the world's first computers. Turing's Cathedral unveils the codes that unleashed within this small 5-kilobyte universe, shattering the boundaries between numbers that purely represent and numbers that actively perform tasks. Witness the birth of the Universal Machine, realizing Alan Turing's extraordinary vision.

Prepare to be awestruck by the profound impact of this 5-kilobyte universe on our own modern world. Imagine, in today's context, that this modest amount of memory is less than what is required to display a single icon on our computer screens. Turing's Cathedral boldly delves into the moments that altered our universe forever.

Don't miss out on this riveting tale of intertwined technological advancements and human ingenuity. The emergence of the digital computer may be one of the most transformative inventions of the twentieth century, with both constructive and destructive implications. As you embark on this incredible journey through history, let Turing's Cathedral be your guide in unlocking the secrets of the digital universe and uncovering the fascinating stories of the visionaries who paved the way.

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