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1. Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid Godel, Escher, Bach: An Eternal Golden Braid
from Basic Books

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Early this summer at a computer programming conference I found myself with a group of programmers of different ages and nationalities. The one thing we all had in common is that we'd read this book while in high school or college and found it fascinating. For some of us the book was life changing.... more info

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2. I Am a Strange Loop I Am a Strange Loop
from Basic Books

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This book was a compelling read for me since: it is very new at this time; it investigates the origin of consciousness; and it seemed to have less scientific or religious fervor behind it. Plus the author has won a Pulitzer and seems to be a well respected professor teaching this topic. Having read... more info

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3. Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali and the Artists of Optical Illusion Masters of Deception: Escher, Dali & the Artists of Optical Illusion
from Sterling

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Masters of Deception:
Escher, Dalí & the Artists of Optical Illusion
Published by Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. (New York), Fall 2004
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4. The Mind s I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self and Soul The Mind's I: Fantasies and Reflections on Self & Soul
from Basic Books

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Hofstadter delivers a vastly enjoyable account accessible to any intelligent non-specialist, but on this occasion requiring far less persistence than Gödel, Escher, Bach. The ground he covers encompasses some of the most traditionally intractable problems in philosophy, yet his accounts of the... more info

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5. Godel s Proof Godel's Proof
from NYU Press

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Godel's proof represents a milestone in mathematical and philosophical thought. This book, annotated by the remarkable Douglas Hofstadter, presents Godel's ideas in a language that's readily understandable by the educated layperson. It is clear, concise, and fascinating.

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