Richard Friedman's "Turing Computability"

Richard Friedman's "Turing Computability" explores the concept of what can be calculated or solved by a theoretical machine, called a Turing machine, introduced by mathematician Alan Turing. In simple terms, it investigates the limits of computation: what problems can be solved algorithmically and which cannot. Friedman's work delves into the implications of these limits for mathematics and logic, showing how they shape our understanding of computability, complexity, and the foundations of mathematics, emphasizing that not all mathematical questions can be resolved through computation alone.