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The Cult of Information (from 1986)

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In this video, the late Theodor Roszak discusses the pitfalls of an information-based culture. He argues that we have placed too much importance on information and have readily embraced the computer as a potential substitute for the human brain. He contrasts information with ideas, knowledge and wisdom which can only be gained from human experiences and which cannot be codified into mere data.

 

 

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+1 #1 RE: The Cult of Information (from 1986)Cordray 2011-07-24 14:58
information + ideas + experience = wisdom (personal meaning)
machines will never be enabled with the ability to perceive and share wisdom
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