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A brilliant foray into the nature of information, of history, and of making meaning in the face of death and decay. Our lives are collections of information—from mundane official documents, poignant family photos, and random artifacts to the cues embodied in our genes. Never is this more...

Inviting listeners to explore a modern field of study with deep historical foundations, the book begins by considering the complexities of the term "information" and the information life cycle from classification to preservation. Each chapter examines a different area within IS, surveying its history, technologies, and practices with a critical eye.

Since the start of the Trump era, the United States and the Western world has finally begun to wake up to the threat of online warfare and the attacks from Russia. The question no one seems to be able to answer is: What can the West do about it? Central and Eastern European states, however, have been aware of the threat for years. Nina Jankowicz has advised these governments on the front lines of the information war. The lessons she learnt from that fight—and from her attempts to get US congress to act—make for essential listening.

We’re often told that disinformation is everywhere and that it’s endangering our democracy. But what if the war on disinformation itself is really just a weapon to squash any and all legitimate dissent? This program is read by the author. The Information State is an incisive examination of...

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An informative podcast covering a wide range of alternative topics. Varied speakers and regular updates. Links: Check our podcast channel out on Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheInformationCast/

In Humans of AI, information labs brings to life the intersection of artificial intelligence and cultural heritage. Across a series of punchy, story-driven video capsules, we meet the projects and people who are redefining how we read, remember, and reimagine our shared memory. This isn’t AI as hype — it’s AI as heritage in motion.

During the final three years of the Obama administration, Richard Stengel, the former editor of Time magazine and an Under Secretary of State, was the single person in government tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS's messaging and Russian disinformation. Then, in 2016, as the presidential election unfolded, Stengel watched as Donald Trump used disinformation himself, weaponizing the grievances of Americans who felt overlooked. In fact, Stengel quickly came to see how all three players had used the same playbook: ISIS sought to make Islam great again....

Der mit fast neun Milliarden Euro pro Jahr weltweit teuerste Öffentlich-Rechtliche Rundfunk (ÖRR) Deutschlands steckt in der Krise. Immer mehr Gebührenpflichtige verweigern die Zwangszahlung von 220,32 Euro jährlich. Die üppigen Gehälter für Intendanten und die Gagen für „Star"-Moderatoren wurden zum Ärgernis. Nur noch die Hälfte der Bundesbürger vertraut ARD, ZDF und Deutschlandradio.

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Celebrating the heart of the Cutchogue-New Suffolk community through storytelling, conversations, and discovery.

TechGnosis is a cult classic of media studies that straddles the line between academic discourse and popular culture; it appeals to both those secular and spiritual, to fans of cyberpunk and hacker literature and culture as much as new-thought adherents and spiritual seekers How does our...

American Libraries editor in chief Leonard Kniffel offers a compelling collection of interviews with prominent figures--all of whom have special connections to libraries. From President Barack Obama to actress Julie Andrews; from basketball star Kareem Abdul-Jabbar to former First Lady and librarian Laura Bush and many others, stars of literature, politics, entertainment, and the public arena speak with Kniffel about the ways libraries have been critical in their lives.

What is economic growth? And why, historically, has it occurred in only a few places? Previous efforts to answer these questions have focused on institutions, geography, finances, and psychology. But according to MIT's anti-disciplinarian César Hidalgo, understanding the nature of economic growth demands transcending the social sciences and including the natural sciences of information, networks, and complexity. To understand the growth of economies, Hidalgo argues, we first need to understand the growth of order.

We've all found ourselves checking email at the dinner table, holding our breath while waiting for Outlook to load, or sitting hunched in front of a screen for an hour longer than we intended. Mobile devices and the web have invaded our lives, and this is a big idea book that addresses one of the biggest questions of our age: Can we stay connected without diminishing our intelligence, attention spans, and ability to really live? Can we have it all?

An introduction to the practice of Falun Gong (Falun Dafa), the persecution in China, and the broader impact around the world.

Welcome to What’s Your Porn Name? and Other Unnecessary Information, the wildly inappropriate but surprisingly relatable podcast hosted by Giselle Swallowtail and Jason Longbow. Every week, we dive headfirst into random topics, embarrassing true stories, questionable life choices, and the kind of conversations that probably should not be recorded. Lighthearted, slightly X rated, and packed with laughs, this is the podcast for people who enjoy honest stories, chaotic banter, and unnecessary information nobody asked for.

Welcome to What’s Your Porn Name? and Other Unnecessary Information, the wildly inappropriate but surprisingly relatable podcast hosted by Giselle Swallowtail and Jason Longbow. Every week, we dive headfirst into random topics, embarrassing true stories, questionable life choices, and the kind of conversations that probably should not be recorded. Lighthearted, slightly X rated, and packed with laughs, this is the podcast for people who enjoy honest stories, chaotic banter, and unnecessary information nobody asked for.

General InformationWelcome to General Information, the podcast where curiosity knows no bounds and no topic is off-limits.In a world obsessed with hyper-specific niches, we take a refreshing step back to explore the fascinating broad strokes of life, science, history, and culture. Every episode is a brand-new journey into the "hows" and "whys" of the world around us. We break down complex ideas into fun, digestible conversations that will leave you smarter and more inspired than when you hit play.What you can expect:Curious Histories: The surprising origins of everyday things.Science & Society...