by Ed Regis · Basic Books · tapa blanda · ISBN 9780201122787
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In 'Who Got Einstein's Office?', Ed Regis tells the story of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton, a place that housed figures such as Einstein, Gödel, and Oppenheimer. The book explores the lives and eccentricities of the geniuses who passed through this institution, as well as the important scientific advances that were developed there, including cellular automata and superstrings. A fascinating look at science and the personalities that drove it in the 20th century.
Edward Regis, Jr — known as Ed Regis — is an American philosopher, educator and author. He specializes in books and articles about science, philosophy and intelligence. His topics have included nanotechnology, transhumanism and biological warfare. His articles have appeared in several scientific magazines, including Scientific American, Harper's Magazine, Wired, Discover, The New York Times, Journal of Philosophy, Ethics and the American Philosophical Quarterly.
