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BTC188: Claude Shannon and Information Theory with Jimmy Soni (Bitcoin Podcast)
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The Legacy of Claude Shannon: Information Theory and Modern Communication
This chapter delves into Claude Shannon's impact on information theory and modern communication, highlighting his detachment from fame, his parents' influence on his interest in investing, and the various applications of information theory. The discussion explores how Shannon's work revolutionized communication by emphasizing surprise in conveying information efficiently and the significance of redundancy in message transmission. It also touches on advancements in compression algorithms, AI technologies, and the potential rapid developments in technologies like 6G due to Shannon's insights.
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