The Half-Life of Facts
Why Everything We Know Has an Expiration Date
by:
Samuel Arbesman
in:
Mathematics
Summary:
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.
Key points:
1. Fact Half-Life: Arbesman describes how facts can become outdated like radioactive decay, with this "half-life" varying by field.
