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I have always wanted to get my hands on the "definitive" book about von Neumann, whom I find a fascinating character. Is there such a thing? Any recommendations
by gonzus 8y ago
I have always wanted to get my hands on the "definitive" book about von Neumann, whom I find a fascinating character. Is there such a thing? Any recommendations?
- Upvoter33 8y agoThe Martian's Daughter. A Memoir not definitive but an interesting read from his daughter, quite an accomplished person in her own right.
- HNLurker2 8y agoI would recommend these videos. A German documentary with subtitles and this: https://youtu.be/97hfRcrYBtE https://youtu.be/97hfRcrYBtE https://youtu.be/Y2jiQXI6nrE https://youtu.be/Y2jiQXI6nrE
- adharmad 8y agoMartians of Science: Five Physicists Who Changed the Twentieth Century - Istvan Hargittai
- loganv 8y agoWhile probably not "definitive" or even specifically about von Neumann, Turing's Cathedral by George Dyson had a lot of info about him and follows his work in computing, physics, and mathematics over the course of his career.