Author: James Gleick
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780375423727
Language: English
Publish Date: 01/03/2011
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2The history of information Chapter 3What is information Chapter 4How to withstand the flood of information How to Think Straight About Psychology
Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Information" by James Gleick is an excellent way to grasp the intricate concepts of how information shapes our world, from the origins of language and writing to the digital age. Gleick masterfully weaves together history, science, and philosophy, making complex topics accessible and engaging. A summary format allows listeners to absorb key ideas quickly, making it perfect for those seeking to understand the significance of information in our lives without getting lost in the details. This audiobook serves as an essential primer for anyone curious about the profound impact of information on society and technology.
James Gleick is a bestselling American author, Harvard graduate, and a former reporter and editor for The New York Times. His first book Chaos: Making a New Science was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Later he published several bestsellers such as Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, Isaac Newton. The Information was on The New York Times best-sellers list following its publication in 2011. It also received the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books in 2012.
- Information is a fundamental building block of the universe, comparable to matter and energy. James Gleick explores how information transcends boundaries, affecting science, technology, and culture over time.
- The development of communication technologies, from the telegraph to the Internet, has drastically transformed the way information is shared and understood. Gleick illustrates the implications of these changes on society and individual cognition, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges posed by information overload.
- Entropy is a central concept in understanding information, as it relates to the disorder and unpredictability of systems. Gleick connects this idea to the way information can either clarify or complicate our understanding of the world, emphasizing its dual nature.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
Author: James Gleick
Narrator: Ryan
Format: MP3
IBSN: 9780375423727
Language: English
Publish Date: 01/03/2011
Audiobook length: 31 min
Chapter 2The history of information Chapter 3What is information Chapter 4How to withstand the flood of information How to Think Straight About Psychology
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Listening to the summary audiobook of "The Information" by James Gleick is an excellent way to grasp the intricate concepts of how information shapes our world, from the origins of language and writing to the digital age. Gleick masterfully weaves together history, science, and philosophy, making complex topics accessible and engaging. A summary format allows listeners to absorb key ideas quickly, making it perfect for those seeking to understand the significance of information in our lives without getting lost in the details. This audiobook serves as an essential primer for anyone curious about the profound impact of information on society and technology.
James Gleick is a bestselling American author, Harvard graduate, and a former reporter and editor for The New York Times. His first book Chaos: Making a New Science was a finalist for the National Book Award and the Pulitzer Prize. Later he published several bestsellers such as Genius: The Life and Science of Richard Feynman, Isaac Newton. The Information was on The New York Times best-sellers list following its publication in 2011. It also received the Royal Society Winton Prize for Science Books in 2012.
- Information is a fundamental building block of the universe, comparable to matter and energy. James Gleick explores how information transcends boundaries, affecting science, technology, and culture over time.
- The development of communication technologies, from the telegraph to the Internet, has drastically transformed the way information is shared and understood. Gleick illustrates the implications of these changes on society and individual cognition, highlighting both the opportunities and challenges posed by information overload.
- Entropy is a central concept in understanding information, as it relates to the disorder and unpredictability of systems. Gleick connects this idea to the way information can either clarify or complicate our understanding of the world, emphasizing its dual nature.
Brief In, Brilliance Out
Contact: buildlearn.bk@gmail.com
