2 posts tagged with "Information Theory"

The Shannon-Hartley theorem is a fundamental concept in information theory that describes the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted over a communication channel with a given bandwidth and signal-to-noise ratio. It provides a theoretical limit on the capacity of a communication channel, which is the maximum rate at which information can be transmitted without error.

So, I recently got my hands on M. Mitchell Waldrop's Dream Machine, and let me tell you, it's one heck of a ride through computing history. This book doesn't just talk about the past—it dives deep into the collaborative efforts, ethical dilemmas, and the sheer brilliance that have shaped the digital world we live in today.