《Quantum Computing since Democritus》 Scott Aaronson

Written by noted quantum computing theorist Scott Aaronson, this book takes readers on a tour through some of the deepest ideas of maths, computer science and physics. Full of insights, arguments and philosophical perspectives, the book covers an amazing array of topics. Beginning in antiquity with Democritus, it progresses through logic and set theory, computability and complexity theory, quantum computing, cryptography, the information content of quantum states and the interpretation of quantum mechanics. There are also extended discussions about time travel, Newcomb's Paradox, the anthropic principle and the views of Roger Penrose. Aaronson's informal style makes this fascinating book accessible to readers with scientific backgrounds, as well as students and researchers working in physics, computer science, mathematics and philosophy. 豆瓣评价：1.书里的内容远超我的理解范围，了解不到十分之一。这本书可作为一个目录来读，指向的是整个科学领域，需要花一辈子时间学习。 2.书写的非常好，语言生动通俗。不过书更侧重于重要结论和作者观点的陈述，所以想要看懂，必须有非常丰富的背景知识，这对于一个本科毕业生甚至是硕士毕业生都是难以达到的。如果真有人想不开，可以认真一读。还有，作者比较狂妄，从书中也能体现。