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Cybernetics and the Origin of Information with Ashley Woodward

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Exploring Cybernetics and the Nature of Information

This chapter delves into the role of cybernetics in communication, emphasizing its thermodynamic function in message retention within systems. It introduces the Kukule problem, investigating the contrasts between symbolic representation and direct information transmission, while reflecting on humanity's evolving relationship with symbols and language.

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