Book Description: 'Computability and Complexity' is a thought-provoking book written by renowned mathematician Michael Atiyah that explores the relationship between computability and complexity in mathematics and its impact on our understanding of the world. The book delves into the concept of computability, which refers to the ability of a machine to compute a function, and how it relates to the complexity of mathematical problems. Atiyah argues that the development of computers has led to a shift in the way we approach problems, from using intuition and creativity to relying on algorithms and computational power. He also discusses the implications of this shift on our understanding of the world and our place within it. The book begins by examining the concept of computability and its history, from the early days of computing to the modern era of artificial intelligence. Atiyah explains how the development of computers has led to an explosion of data and information, making it increasingly difficult to process and understand. He argues that this has created a new kind of complexity, one that is not just about the size of the data but also about the speed at which it is processed.

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