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    Cover of Does God play dice?

    Does God play dice?

    Ian Stewart · 1989

    Since the dramatic discovery of the mathematical concept of chaos in 1989, the controversy of its contents has settled down. This revised edition of Does God Play Dice? takes a fresh look at its achievements and potential. With a new preface and three completely new chapters, it includes the latest practical applications of chaos theory, such as developing intelligent heart pacemakers. All this provides a fascinating new answer to Einstien's question which provided the title of this book.

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    1. dragonbonheurJun 2016
      These free scientific comic books, just scroll down a little for the English versions: https://www.savoir-sans-frontieres.com/JPP/telechargeables/f...

      Does God Play Dice - The new mathematics of Chaos by Ian Stewart.

      Artificial Life - The Quest for a New creation by Steven Levy

      Screw it, Just do it by Richard Branson.

      Insanely Great: The Life and Times of the Macintosh - the computer that changed everything by Steven Levy

      Manual of the Warrior of Light by Paulo Coelho.

      Every book written by Jules Verne, especially 20000 leagues under the sea.

      The Swiss Family Robinson.

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    2. defrostAug 2023
      Marty Golubitsky's Homepage https://www.asc.ohio-state.edu/golubitsky.4/

      Books by same: https://www.asc.ohio-state.edu/golubitsky.4/mgbooks.html

      https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Marty_Golubitsky

      Fearful Symmetry: Is God a Geometer? Ian Stewart + Martin Golubitsky

      is a good read, Ian Stewart is well known to UK recreational math fans and frequently hosts STEM material on th BBC.

      https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/1651085

          This sequel to the bestselling *Does God Play Dice?* will open your eyes to the broken symmetries that lie all around you, from the shapes of clouds to the drops of dew on a spider's web, from centipedes to corn circles. It will take you to the farthest reaches of the universe and bring you face-to-face with some of the deepest questions of modern physics.
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