Showing results for "Looking for Information" in Philosophy

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...

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?

Are you interested in what research is, how it works, and how to do it well? Join me, Michael Widdersheim, as we discuss research in a philosophical way. Topics include the role of doubt in research, the overlap between art and science, the logic of inquiry, types of knowledge, and research strategies. This podcast was created as a CRAIG grant-supported Open Educational Resource for LI 894 Organization of Information Seminar in the School of Library and Information Management at Emporia State University, Spring 2024.

An ongoing reading group on the Deleuze & Guattari Quarantine Collective Discord server, devoted to the work of Gilbert Simondon. Meets 7:00-9:00 am PST (10:00 am - Noon EST) every Sunday. https://linktr.ee/DandGQC

An ongoing reading group on the Deleuze & Guattari Quarantine Collective Discord server, devoted to the work of Gilbert Simondon. Meets 7:00-9:00 am PST (10:00 am - Noon EST) every Sunday. https://linktr.ee/DandGQC

The term 'blog' is short for 'Web log', an online site with time-dated postings, maintained by one or more posters, that features links and commentary. That's the most basic definition, but it is like saying a car is a means of transportation featuring four wheels. In Blog, syndicated radio talk show host and best-selling author Hugh Hewitt helps you catch up with and get ahead of this phenomenon.

What if the answers you seek are hidden in the Questions you’re afraid to ask? This is a thought-provoking podcast that explores truth, perception, culture, relationships, and personal growth through powerful conversations and fearless curiosity. Every episode challenges listeners to think deeper, ask better Questions, and see information for what it is — neutral, powerful, and shaped by how we choose to understand it. "Don't let your Past bully your Present into becoming your Future. " - Q