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“Something must have form to be seen but must make sense to be understood and used.”

Quote by Klaus Krippendorff

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Klaus Krippendorff

Klaus Krippendorff is a German-American scholar known for his contributions to the fields of communication, information science, and media studies. His research encompasses semiotics, information theory, communication theory, and the relationship between media and society. Krippendorff's work has had a profound impact on understanding media and communication phenomena. more

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