Beyond Comprehension: A Scientific Look at the Challenge of Knowing Everything

The human mind is extraordinary, with capabilities far beyond that of other living creatures. But is it capable of comprehending all that is? In this entertaining yet thoughtful look at the human experience, Dr. E. Andrew Boyd examines human cognitive limitations by exploring enigmatic results spanning the disciplines of math, physics, philosophy, neuroscience, and computer science.Each chapter is designed to leave readers asking "What on earth?" as they discover new and wonderful things about our world, and in the process develop a new appreciation of what it means to be human.

Author: E. Andrew Boyd
Publisher: Hamilton-Haverbrook
Published: 08/22/2017
Pages: 152
Binding Type: Paperback
Weight: 0.51lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.35d
ISBN: 9780999208700

About the Author
Dr. E. Andrew Boyd is a scheduled contributor to the Engines of Our Ingenuity, a nationally syndicated program produced by Houston's National Public Radio affiliate, KUHF, part of Houston Public Media. He holds a PhD in applied mathematics from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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