(spoiler alert) Though the evolution of the main character intelect is quite a compelling read, the key insight for me was how two equally powerful intelects, presented with the same information could diverge so wildly in their interpretations and actions, based solely in their relatives points of view of such reality (introspection for Leon, empathy for his nemesis). I'd say the focus is information theory rather than classic matematics. The most notable passage, mathematically speaking, is when the protagonist decrypts in hours a file that would normally take years to a supercomputer, claiming to be using a technique for factoring large numbers he's discovered while amusing himself with number theory. This novelette is breathtaking - perhaps the only serious attempt I've ever read at describing what a superhuman mind could be - but its focus on finding patterns and meaning in the world makes little mention of explicit mathematics. Originally published in Isaac Asimov's Science Fiction Magazine, August Times in passing, and twice the supergenius explicitly uses itįor his applications. "An experimental treatment for a drowning victim turns him intoĪn incredible supergenius. (click on names to see more mathematical fiction This will be available via the Listen Again service shortly after it airs.A list compiled by Alex Kasman ( College of Charleston) 2 Hours ĪIRING: Saturdays for four weeks 6pm (repeats 12am) UK Time It was originally published in “Isaac Asimov’s Science Fiction Magazine” in 1991.Ĥ half-hour segments – Approx. In the tradition of Daniel Keyes’ Flowers For Algernon. He’s regained consciousness, found he has all of his faculties back and a whole lot more. Here’s a teaser: Leon is a former coma victim, who has gone experimental medical treatment to repair the massive trauma his brain recieved after he was trapped under ice for more than an hour. If you listen to no other BBC Radio production this year listen to this one!
This story has been broadcast on BBC Radio 7 previously and it blew my mind when I first heard it! This sort of unabridged reading is what makes me so attuned to what The 7th Dimension is up to. BBC7’s the 7th Dimension will be re-airing a truly AWESOME unabridged reading of Ted Chiang‘s novelette Understand.
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