What is Information?
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as posted by the channelHow do you define information, and how does that definition overlap or differ with how others might define it? In this video, we look at some definitions Inside (and outside) of Information Science to see if we can develop a nice, one-size-fits-all definition for everyone.
#InformationScience #CookieMonster #DIKW
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Works Cited:
Bates, M. "Information." Encyclopedia of Library and Information Sciences. Retrieved from
Losee, R. M., & SpringerLink ebooks - Computer Science. (2012). Information from processes: About the nature of information creation, use, and representation (1;2012; ed.). New York;Heidelberg;: Springer-Verlag. doi:10.1007/978-3-642-31190-1
Rutledge, T. "The Man Who Invented Information Theory."
Shannon, C.E. "A Mathematical Theory of Communication."
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Cookie Monster Clip is used for education purposes under Fair Use laws, owned by Sesame Workshop.
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