The Half-Life of Facts

Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date

Samuel Arbesman

The book explores the concept that knowledge and facts in various fields, such as science and technology, change over time due to new discoveries and better understanding. It delves into the patterns of how information evolves and the implications for society's relationship with knowledge and how we perceive truth.

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Overcomplicated

Technology at the Limits of Comprehension

Samuel Arbesman

The book explores the complexity of modern technological systems and how their intricacy exceeds our ability to fully understand or predict their behavior. It delves into the challenges this poses for society and suggests embracing these limitations through interdisciplinary collaboration and the development of new tools to better manage and adapt to technological complexity.

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