Ultimate Computing: Biomolecular Consciousness and NanoTechnology

by Stuart R. Hameroff

The possibility of direct interfacing between biological and technological information devices could result in a merger of mind and machine - Ultimate Computing . This book, a thorough consideration of this idea, involves a number of disciplines, including biochemistry, cognitive science, computer science, engineering, mathematics, microbiology, molecular biology, pharmacology, philosophy, physics, physiology, and psychology.

Genres: Philosophy, Science

380 pages, Hardcover

First published August 1, 1987

About the author

Dr. Stuart R. Hameroff, M.D. (Hahnemann Medical College, 1973?; B.S., Chemistry, Physics, Mathematics, University of Pittsburgh), is Emeritus Professor of Anesthesiology and Psychology and director for the Center for Consciousness Studies at the University of Arizona. He is also the lead organizer of the Science of Consciousness conference and, with Sir Roger Penrose, formulated the orchestrated objective reduction (Orch-OR) model of consciousness.

Reviews

[Mike Lisanke]

A Biomolecular Consciousness/Computing Tour de Force! This is a wonderful book if only to paint a picture of what May be happening in our cells, especially brain cells. And also, what may be possible if we understand the process and can interact with that process with nanotechnology. Everyone who's read or seen Hameroff discuss microtubules and consciousness will love this book.