Claude Shannon [1] did not concern himself with information [2] or meaning [3] proper. In his 1948 paper [4] he …
Category: Information Theory
What Is Meaning?
In a previous essay, titled “What is Information?” [1], I provided a definition of information as follows:
If a quantum …
The Brain’s Modeling Constraints
Jeff Hawkins’ [1] work advancing research on how the brain works [2] is very interesting.
He is developing a theory …
Brain Plasticity and the Education System
Synaptic plasticity [1] and the ability of the neocortex to redistribute functions between regions, also called brain plasticity [2], must …
What Is Information?
The concept of information has been discussed by philosophers, scientists, and experts for thousands of years [1] [2]. In this …
Using Genetics and Brain Capacity To Model Reality
There are many constraints in reality. For example, objects with higher mass have more gravity than objects with lower mass; …
Information Theory and Prairie Dogs
1. I read that, due to base noise in the universe, computer chip parts emit signals when an energy threshold …
The Origin of Logic
When searching for information about the evolution of logic [1], I found curious that all accounts were limited to human …
An Explanation of the Gell-Mann Amnesia Effect
The Gell-Mann amnesia effect is a phenomenon where experts correctly identify flaws and discredit media stories about their field of …