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A mind at play
How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age
Book • 2017
This biography, written by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman, reveals the full story of Claude Shannon for the first time.
It chronicles Shannon's life from his small-town Michigan roots to his groundbreaking work at MIT and Bell Labs.
The book highlights his contributions to digital circuit design and information theory, as well as his interactions with notable figures like Alan Turing, John von Neumann, and Albert Einstein.
Shannon's personal life, including his interests in juggling, unicycling, and inventing unusual devices, is also explored.
The authors provide a detailed and engaging account of Shannon's impact on the information age and his unique blend of playfulness and genius.
It chronicles Shannon's life from his small-town Michigan roots to his groundbreaking work at MIT and Bell Labs.
The book highlights his contributions to digital circuit design and information theory, as well as his interactions with notable figures like Alan Turing, John von Neumann, and Albert Einstein.
Shannon's personal life, including his interests in juggling, unicycling, and inventing unusual devices, is also explored.
The authors provide a detailed and engaging account of Shannon's impact on the information age and his unique blend of playfulness and genius.
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Mentioned by David Senra in relation to a quote by Claude Shannon about the distribution of important ideas.
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Mentioned by David Senra in the context of discussing Claude Shannon's approach to ideas and execution.
David Senra in the context of discussing Claude Shannon's approach to ideas and execution.
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Mentioned by the podcast host as a previously discussed book.
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#231 William Rosenberg (Founder of Dunkin Donuts)
Mentionné par Sofiane pour illustrer la motivation de Claude Shannon.
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#135. LE SECRET DE PRODUCTIVITÉ DE L’EINSTEIN DE L’INFORMATIQUE
Mentioned as key sources for the episode about Claude Shannon.
Fritterin’ Away Genius
Recommended by Ben Lorica as a great read to escape over the holidays, highlighting Claude Shannon's contributions to information theory.
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Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago al hablar sobre la biografía de Claude Shannon, escrita por ellos.
Jaime Rodríguez de Santiago al hablar sobre la biografía de Claude Shannon, escrita por ellos.
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