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The Information

A History, a Theory, a Flood
Summary:

The book explores the history and evolution of information theory, tracing its development from African talking drums to the modern digital age, and examines the impact of information proliferation on human culture and consciousness. It delves into the work of pivotal figures like Claude Shannon and their contributions to our understanding of what information is and how it shapes our world.

Key points:

1. Information Theory: Gleick discusses Claude Shannon's mathematical approach to quantifying and manipulating information, which revolutionized computing and telecommunications.

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