A matrioshka brain[1][2] is a hypothetical megastructure of immense computational capacity powered by a Dyson sphere. It was proposed in 1997 by Robert J. Bradbury (1956–2011[3]). It is an example of a class-B stellar engine, employing the entire energy output of a star to drive computer systems.[4]
This concept derives its name from the nesting Russian matryoshka dolls.[5]
The concept was deployed by Bradbury in the anthology Year Million: Science at the Far Edge of Knowledge.[6][7]
^Bradbury, Robert J. (July 21, 1999). "Matrioshka Brains" (PDF). www.gwern.net.
^"Matrioshka Brain: How advanced civilizations could reshape reality". Big Think. October 28, 2018.
^Remembering Robert Bradbury, March 6, 2011, by George Dvorsky, Sentient Developments, 2011, issue 3.
^Bradbury, Robert J. "Matrioshka Brain Home Page". Archived from the original on February 23, 2009. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
^"Matrioshka Brains – Some Intermediate Stages in the Evolution of Life" (PDF). Department of Astronomy, University of Virginia. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
^Levy, Brett (August 26, 2008). "Book Review: 'Year Million: Science at the Far Edge of Knowledge', edited by Damien Broderick". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
^Horgan, John (June 13, 2008). "The Shape of Things to Come (review of Year Million)". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved August 28, 2009.
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