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Monday, March 6, 2006 12:00 AM

Secrets of the cosmos

Could the universe be a giant computer? A new book argues just that, and unlocks some great scientific mysteries along the way.
By Laura Miller

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  • Wednesday, March 8, 2006 06:50 AM

    Fun stuff, but not science.

    Whenever I read an article like this, I am reminded of Dennis Ritchie's phrase: "intoxicated with metaphor."

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