A New Kind of Science

A New Kind of Science

2002 | Stephen Wolfram
The passage discusses the author's preference for a "tornado learning" approach, where one bounces between different concepts, and highlights the importance of having a curated starting point for research. It reviews the fifth and sixth editions of a reference book on molecular genetics, noting that while the sixth edition addresses recent advancements, it lacks detailed information in certain areas. The book is praised for its concision and broad scope but criticized for not providing sufficient depth for specific concepts. The review also mentions the reference notes, which allow readers to explore related topics. The passage then transitions to a review of Stephen Wolfram's "A New Kind of Science," which uses cellular automata to explain various natural phenomena. The reviewer initially questions the over-applicability of cellular automata but later acknowledges its potential, especially with the advent of powerful computers. The review discusses the implications of cellular automata for scientific thinking and the role of randomness in natural patterns. It concludes that while the book is an interesting read, its thesis needs further testing. Finally, the passage reviews "Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics" by James Tisdall, which is praised for its practical approach to teaching Perl for biological computing tasks. The reviewer finds the book useful for beginners and recommends it for scientists interested in basic bioinformatics.The passage discusses the author's preference for a "tornado learning" approach, where one bounces between different concepts, and highlights the importance of having a curated starting point for research. It reviews the fifth and sixth editions of a reference book on molecular genetics, noting that while the sixth edition addresses recent advancements, it lacks detailed information in certain areas. The book is praised for its concision and broad scope but criticized for not providing sufficient depth for specific concepts. The review also mentions the reference notes, which allow readers to explore related topics. The passage then transitions to a review of Stephen Wolfram's "A New Kind of Science," which uses cellular automata to explain various natural phenomena. The reviewer initially questions the over-applicability of cellular automata but later acknowledges its potential, especially with the advent of powerful computers. The review discusses the implications of cellular automata for scientific thinking and the role of randomness in natural patterns. It concludes that while the book is an interesting read, its thesis needs further testing. Finally, the passage reviews "Beginning Perl for Bioinformatics" by James Tisdall, which is praised for its practical approach to teaching Perl for biological computing tasks. The reviewer finds the book useful for beginners and recommends it for scientists interested in basic bioinformatics.
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