I was so hopeful to hear a new perspective bridging the gap between Darwin's theories and that of a modern computer programmer. Seemingly able to see the gaps Darwin could not explain through computer analysis, this was such a refreshing concept for a book.

Unfortunately, the work itself became so clogged with tangential discussions and scientific data from other subject areas, the truly unique viewpoint as a programmer didn't appear until well over halfway through the book when the reader was already overloaded with information.

In my perspective, many of the chapters became too cerebral, making this book more of a required reading for a master's program than a book for a mainstream audience. Which is great...unless you want to sell it to the public.

In this book, Vintner walks through some of the theory of evolution and does so through the lens of a computer programmer which offers a unique perspective.

I'm always intrigued by books that delve into the philosophy of science and feel free to ask bigger questions of science then scientists sometimes feel free to ask. Vintner does a great job making science accessible and interesting.

Some Mistakes of Darwin and a Programmer’s Theory of Life by Daniel G. Vintner provides a lengthy opinionated account of the Theory of Life and Some Mistakes of Darwin from the perspective of a Programmer.