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Today two books came in from Amazon. Both are written by Douglas Hofstadter. One is, of course, Godel, Escher, Bach, the classic which I read while a pup at Wired. I clearly read it stoned – it’s time to read it sober. The other is his new book – I Am A Strange Loop. To get them, click on the image. I’m stoked. My posts might get a bit…stranger over the next few weeks…
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Today two books came in from Amazon. Both are written by Douglas Hofstadter. One is, of course, Godel, Escher, Bach, the classic which I read while a pup at Wired. I clearly read it stoned – it's time to read it sober. The other is his new book -…
I’m half through “I am a strange loop” and it helps understand some of GEB’s ideas – really great so far. I totally relate to your idea of reading GEB in a normal state. Will try the same now 18 years later.