The Man from the Future

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An exhilarating biography of John von Neumann, a pivotal figure who shaped modern science and technology. Celebrated for his extraordinary intellect, von Neumann's contributions are evident in everything from smartphones and computers to game theory and evolutionary biology. Born in Budapest at the turn of the century, he was a key player in the Manhattan Project and significantly influenced Cold War geopolitics and economic theory. He developed the first programmable digital computer and foresaw the potential of nanotechnology. Even on his deathbed, he contemplated the future of brains and computers, pondering their limitations and possibilities. Ananyo Bhattacharya takes readers on an extraordinary journey, revealing how von Neumann's genius and unique historical context allowed him to revolutionize multiple scientific fields. This insightful and illuminating work presents a thrilling intellectual biography of a visionary thinker whose impact continues to resonate today.