Irreducible: Consciousness, Life, Computers, and Human Nature

Federico Faggin is a physicist who invented the microprocessor and MOS silicon gate technology and now focuses on consciousness and reality, proposing an idealist model of reality where consciousness is a quantum phenomenon and the classical physical world is an evocative symbol of a deeper reality.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 336 pages
Publication date: 31 May 2024
Publisher: Collective Ink

Federico Faggin, a renowned luminary in the field of high technology, holds the distinction of being the inventor of the microprocessor and the MOS silicon gate technology, which form the foundation of modern information technology. With a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning multiple cutting-edge fields, Federico has now shifted his focus to the exploration of consciousness and the nature of reality. In this book, he presents an idealist model of reality, which he has developed over years of careful thought and direct experience. According to this model, the fundamental level of nature is consciousness, which manifests as a quantum phenomenon. In contrast, the classical physical world is merely a collection of evocative symbols that point to a deeper reality. Federico's book delves into various topics, including classical and quantum worlds, artificial intelligence, life, and the human mind, offering profound insights into these complex subjects.

Weight: 306g
Dimension: 216 x 140 x 23 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781803415093