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How much of this book is mathematical explanations to a complexity about Alonso Churches' lambda calculus? I like mathematical content but I'm not sure if I like the complexity he's using to substantiate his point in this book, I was hoping for a more exciting read.

Thomas Dalcolle The whole part of the book about computability, not to mention lambda calculus, is quite hard. Frankly I don't like the way he explained it. But other…moreThe whole part of the book about computability, not to mention lambda calculus, is quite hard. Frankly I don't like the way he explained it. But other parts, mainly all those about quantum physics are enjoyable and well exposed.(less)

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