Beschreibung
From life's origins to the microscopic engines that run the cells of our bodies, this book is a breath-taking journey across the landscape of physics, biology, logic and computing. Weaving together cancer and consciousness, two-headed worms and bird navigation, Davies reveals how biological organisms process information to reach order out of chaos, opening a window on the secret of life itself. If you want to understand how the concept of life is changing, read this!