Rob Goodman

Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman, co-authors of 'A Mind at Play,' explore the extraordinary life of Claude Shannon, the father of information theory. They discuss Shannon's childhood tinkering and his groundbreaking work at MIT and Bell Labs. The conversation touches on the interplay of play and innovation, highlighting his collaborations with other luminaries like Alan Turing. They also delve into Shannon's cryptographic contributions during WWII, painting a vivid picture of how his genius shaped the digital age we live in today.