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Quote by James Gleick

“At its most fundamental, information is a binary choice. In other words, a single bit of information is one yes-or-no choice.”

Quote by James Gleick

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James Gleick is a renowned American author known for his in-depth exploration of science and technology. His works cover a wide range of topics from quantum mechanics to the internet, with 'Chaos' and 'The Information' being particularly notable. more

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