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TALK ABSTRACT INFORMATION
Speaker:
Stephen Wolfram
Talk title:
A New Kind of Science
Speaker's title:
Creator of Mathematica, author of A New
Kind of Science,
and CEO of Wolfram Research, Inc.
Short abstract:
Stephen Wolfram will describe ideas and
discoveries from his book A New Kind of Science, their implications for various fields, and their
personal and historical context. An extended question and answer period
will be included.
Longer abstract (203 words):
Starting from a few computer experiments, Stephen
Wolfram has spent more
than twenty years developing a new approach to science, described for the
first time in his book A New Kind of Science. Basic to his approach is the
idea of studying not traditional mathematical equations but instead rules of
the kind embodied in the simplest computer programs. A key discovery is
that such rules can lead to behavior that shows immense complexity and
mirrors many features seen in nature. Wolfram has built on this to tackle a
remarkable array of fundamental problems in science, from the origins of
apparent randomness in physical systems, to the development of complexity in
biology, the ultimate scope and limitations of mathematics, the possibility
of a truly fundamental theory of physics, the interplay between free will
and determinism, and the character of intelligence in the universe. When
Wolfram's book was released on May 14, 2002, it became an instant
bestseller, and is now showing many signs of initiating a major paradigm
shift in science. Wolfram's presentation will cover some of the key ideas
and discoveries in his book, outlining their implications, and discussing
their personal and historical context. An extended question and answer
period will be included.
(Additional items, dependent on
venue):
The talk will be followed by a reception with Dr. Wolfram.
A limited number of signed copies of A New Kind
of Science will be available
for purchase at the reception.
Note: Please italicize Mathematica and
A New Kind of Science in printed materials.
For more information see www.wolframscience.com
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