Mind, Philosophy of, Dynamics - General & Miscellaneous, Astrophysics & Space Science, Evolution
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Overview
Stressing the importance of self-organization in the evolution of complex systems, Dr. Goertzel analyzes an array of recent developments in neuropsychology, computer science and theoretical biology, emerging with cutting-edge insight regarding the structure of memory, the evolution of the brain, the psychological importance of fractals, and the relationship between genetics and macroevolution. The result is a completely new way of looking at evolution and the mind.
Ben Goertzel is an assistant professor of mathematics at the University of Nevada at Las Vegas.
Editorials
Fred Abraham
Of the absolutely highest value and caliber, both for its summary of an evolving field and for its original contributions...clearly superior and innovative.Booknews
Posits a mathematical model of the mind, arguing that thought processes are also evolutionary processes. Goertzel (mathematics, U. of Nevada) stresses the importance of self-organization in the evolution of complex systems, and draws supporting evidence from neuropsychology, computer science, and theoretical biology. Some sections have been previously published. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)Book Details
Published
August 13, 1993
Publisher
Psychology Press
Pages
280
Format
Hardcover
ISBN
9782881245879