information
The metaverse: From science fiction to virtual reality
Think of a combination of immersive virtual reality, an online role-playing game, and the internet.
Why information is central to physics and the universe itself
Information may not seem like something physical, yet it has become a central concern for physicists. A wonderful new book explores the importance of the "dataome" for the physical, biological, and human worlds.
Information itself may be what ends the human race
"We are literally changing the planet bit by bit, and it is an invisible crisis."
The homogeneity of the news media can now be quantified
New research reveals the extent to which groupthink bias is increasingly being built into the content we consume.
There is no dark matter. Instead, information has mass, physicist says
Is information the fifth form of matter?
Google 2.0: Why MIT scientists are building a new search engine
The truth is a messy business, but an information revolution is coming. Danny Hillis and Peter Hopkins discuss knowledge, fake news and disruption at NeueHouse in Manhattan.
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Fact vs. fiction: How facts are made, and who decides what’s true
What information can we trust? Truth isn't black and white, so here are three requirements every fact should meet.
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Why People Use Information Avoidance to Choose Their Own Reality
A new study explains why and how people choose to avoid information and when that strategy could be beneficial.