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“What is the shape of space? Is it flat, or is it bent? Is it nicely laid out, or is it warped and shrunken? Is it finite, or is it infinite? Which of the following does space resemble more: (a) a sheet of paper, (b) an endless desert, (c) a soap bubble, (d) a doughnut, (e) an Escher drawing, (f) an ice cream cone, (g) the branches of a tree, or (h) a human body?”

Quote by Rudy Rucker

Book:The Fourth Dimension: A Guided Tour of the Higher Universes

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The Fourth Dimension: A Guided Tour of the Higher Universes

This book provides an in-depth examination of the fourth dimension, offering readers a comprehensive tour through the higher universes. It delves into the theoretical and philosophical aspects of this concept, discussing its potential applications and implications in various scientific and mathematical fields. more

Author

Rudy Rucker (born March 22, 1946) is an American computer scientist, mathematician, and science fiction author. He is considered one of the early pioneers of the cyberpunk literary movement, known for blending mathematics, computer science, and speculative fiction. Rucker taught mathematics and computer science at San Jose State University and has written popular science works such as Infinity and the Mind and Geometry, Relativity, and the Fourth Dimension. His science fiction novels, including Software, Wetware, and Freeware, explore themes of artificial intelligence, mind uploading, and virtual reality. Rucker's work is noted for its scientific rigor and imaginative storytelling, influencing later generations of science fiction writers. more

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