The Man from the Future
The Visionary Life of John von Neumann
Ananyo Bhattacharya
Uncover the incredible impact of one man on everything from smartphones to nuclear weapons. Born in Budapest in 1903, John von Neumann was a math prodigy who made groundbreaking contributions to quantum mechanics and helped design the atom bomb. His influence extended to Cold War geopolitics, economic theory, and even the first programmable digital computer. Follow author Ananyo Bhattacharya on a journey through von Neumann's life and discover the untold story of the man who shaped our century.
Publish Date
2023-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
2023-02-21T00:00:00.000Z
first published in 2021
Goodreads Rating
4.1
ISBN
9781324003991
Recommendations
1
Recommendations
2022-07-16T20:31:25.000Z
Strong recommendation for this book: THE MAN FROM THE FUTURE: The Visionary Life of John von Neumann
By Ananyo Bhattacharya @Ananyo // Super interesting and fun read – source