This manual covers information regarding the nature of reality, exploring its multifaceted aspects from physics to metaphysics. It delves into the fundamental concepts of mass and energy, while also highlighting the growing importance of information as a primary currency of nature. The content is presented by eminent scientists, philosophers, and theologians, offering a comprehensive examination of quantum information, biological information, and digital information to illuminate how nature functions.
The manual provides a historical treatment of the subject, followed by an exploration of physical and biological approaches to understanding information. It also addresses the profound philosophical, theological, and ethical implications associated with information. This resource is designed for individuals seeking a deeper understanding of the intricate relationship between information and the fundamental workings of the universe.
Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and digital information, in order to understand how nature works. Beginning with a historical treatment of the topic, the book also examines physical and biological approaches to information, and its philosophical, theological and ethical implications.
Editor: Davies, Paul
Editor: Gregersen, Niels Henrik
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Information and the Nature of Reality: From Physics to Metaphysics
Pages: 00400 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2014-04-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107684539
Category: Science : Physics - General
Category: Nature : General
Many scientists regard mass and energy as the primary currency of nature. In recent years, however, the concept of information has gained importance. Why? In this book, eminent scientists, philosophers and theologians chart various aspects of information, from quantum information to biological and digital information, in order to understand how nature works. Beginning with a historical treatment of the topic, the book also examines physical and biological approaches to information, and its philosophical, theological and ethical implications.
Editor: Davies, Paul
Editor: Gregersen, Niels Henrik
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: Information and the Nature of Reality: From Physics to Metaphysics
Pages: 00400 (Encrypted PDF)
On Sale: 2014-04-30
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781107684539
Category: Science : Physics - General
Category: Nature : General
