Wow. From the guy who invented Mathematica-- a new science of modeling the world using simple computer programs to create complex patterns. Might be useful in modeling nature and boosting the upcoming VR revolution. (found this link after searching for pages that link to google on blogdex using blogdexter's who's linked to me tool.)

• Here's his book, A New Kind of Science, out in October.
  
• His company, Wolfram Research, distributers of Mathematica.
  
• Mathematica store