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Order Hidden in Complexity: What Bach and Gödel, Escher, Bach Reveal

Book: Gödel, Escher, Bach by Douglas HofstadterMusic: The Art of Fugue by Johann Sebastian BachAt first glance, both works can feel overwhelming.Gödel, Escher, Bach explores connections between mathematics, music, and consciousness, revealing systems of deep structure rather than surface chaos—much like Bach’s The Art of Fugue.Complexity That Reveals OrderYet beneath...