Information and Meaning: An Evolutionary Perspective [Paperback]

Tom Stonier (Author)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 354076139X | ISBN-13: 978-3540761396 | Publication Date: September 19, 1997 | Edition: 1

Information and Meaning is the third book in a trilogy exploring the nature of information, intelligence and meaning. It begins by providing an overview of the first two works of the trilogy, then goes on to consider the meaning of meaning. This explorat ion leads to a theory of how the brain works. This book differs from others in the field, in that it is written from the perspective of a theoretical biologist looking at the evolution of information systems as a basis for studying the phenomena of information, intelligence and meaning. It describes how neurons create a brain which understands information inputs and then is able to operate on such information.

Product Details

• Paperback: 255 pages
• Publisher: Springer; 1 edition (September 19, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 354076139X
• ISBN-13: 978-3540761396
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 15 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 1.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #4,807,082 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1.0 out of 5 stars Part of a chain of false reasoning, October 28, 2008

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Glenn L. E. May (Islington, Ontario Canada) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Information and Meaning: An Evolutionary Perspective (Paperback)

Entropy is not disorder; this has been demonstrated many times for those interested. It cannot be negative, it can only decrease, it is a state function difference. It is not the negative of information, which is not a new force but requires an interpreter/recognizer. The comment that Shannon confused the situation by attributing randomness with maximum information has some truth but belies the fact Shannon was able to equate the rate of information transmission with a reduction of uncertainty to the receiver, a subtle but critical fact explained elswhere as I have referenced many times. The book is wildly overpriced which is the real clue.