9780008484392 - Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge: From Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic von Winchester, Simon (4 Ergebnisse)

Softcover. Zustand: Fair. Spuren von Feuchtigkeit / Nasse; Gebrochener Buchrucken; Riss grosser als 1 cm. From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, award-winning writer Simon Winchester offers an all-encompassing exploration of how humans acquire, retain, and share information, and how technology reshapes our lives and minds. With the internet providing instant access to any topic, the question arises: what remains for our brains to do? As we increasingly devalue traditional knowledge--such as maths, map reading, and memorization--are we jeopardizing our capacity for thoughtful reflection? Winchester delves into how knowledge has been attained, stored, and disseminated throughout history, examining fields like education, journalism, and museum curation. He traces the evolution of knowledge diffusion from Babylonian cuneiform to the innovations of artificial intelligence, highlighting milestones such as Gutenberg, Google, and the Victorian Mundaneum, a vast collection of human knowledge stored in Belgium. This exploration prompts readers to consider the implications of abundant information devoid of wisdom. Are we losing the essence of rational thought? Does Descartes' assertion, "I think, therefore I am," still resonate in a world where wisdom may be waning? Winchester's work invites reflection on the future of knowledge and its impact on humanity.

Paperback. Zustand: Very Good. A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter New York Times An ebullient, irrepressible spirit invests this book. It is erudite and sprightlySunday Times From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classeshere is award-winning writer Simon Winchesters brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds. With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things no need for maths, no need for map reading, no need for memorisation are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness? Addressing these questions, Simon Winchester explores how humans have attained, stored and disseminated knowledge. Examining such disciplines as education, journalism, encyclopedia creation, museum curation, photography and broadcasting, he looks at a whole range of knowledge diffusion from the cuneiform writings of Babylon to the machine-made genius of artificial intelligence, by way of Gutenberg, Google and Wikipedia to the huge Victorian assemblage of the Mundaneum, the collection of everything ever known, currently stored in a damp basement in northern Belgium. Studded with strange and fascinating details, Knowing What We Know is a deep dive into learning and the human mind. Throughout this fascinating tour, Winchester forces us to ponder what rational humans are becoming. What good is all this knowledge if it leads to lack of thought? What is information without wisdom? Does Rene Descartes Cogito, ergo sum'I think, therefore I am, the foundation for human knowledge widely accepted since the Enlightenmentstill hold? And what will the world be like if no one in it is wise? The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Neuware - 'A delightful compendium of the kind of facts you immediately want to share with anyone you encounter' New York Times.

Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. Knowing What We Know | The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic | Simon Winchester | Taschenbuch | XIV | Englisch | 2023 | HarperCollins UK | EAN 9780008484392 | Verantwortliche Person für die EU: Petersen Buchimport GmbH, Vertrieb, Weidestr. 122a, 22083 Hamburg, gpsr[at]petersen-buchimport[dot]com | Anbieter: preigu.