How We Came To Be Deluged By Tweets - The Evolution of Information Technology
Offered By: Santa Fe Institute via YouTube
Course Description
Overview
Explore the evolution of information technologies in this 49-minute lecture by James Gleick at the Santa Fe Institute. Trace the journey from ancient times, when thoughts vanished instantly, to the modern era of information overload. Discover the pivotal inventions of scripts, alphabets, and African talking drums that revolutionized human consciousness. Gain insights into the lives and contributions of key figures like Charles Babbage, Ada Byron, Samuel Morse, Alan Turing, and Claude Shannon, the father of information theory. Understand how these innovations have shaped our current information landscape, leading to the prevalence of platforms like Twitter in our daily lives.
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How We Came To Be Deluged By Tweets
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Santa Fe Institute
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