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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.

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