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                      “There is nothing permanent except change.” – Heraclitus.



                                                   INFORMATION

KEY POINTS

1. Information is created (generated) as a result of the changes in the state of any object and/or process, thus it is tightly related to time, matter, and energy in the Universe.
2. Information propagates in space by force fields by modulating those.
3. Information creates and controls life.
4. Information has meaning only to living matter that can perceive and process it.
5. Perceived information creates knowledge.
6. Information can be measured.
7. Information technology helps us improve the perception and processing of information.

Dear Reader,

In this blog section, we will focus on information and its role in creating knowledge.
Part 1 of Book 1 titled “More Info on Information: From Information to Artificial Intelligence” (I published as a Kindle ebook on Amazon.com in 2021) is dedicated to information and its role in our lives. The topic of information is presented in three chapters as follows:
PART 1 Information:
Chapter 1.1 Information and Universe
Chapter 1.2 Information and Life
Chapter 1.3 Information and Humans

The content of Part 1, collectively referred to as “Information”, is presented in three thematically divided (and related) chapters focused on some basic topics about information. These topics are:
Chapter 1.1 Information and Universe–the chapter is dedicated to the “physical” nature of information from a “universe-centered” point of view. I hope this doesn't sound too ambitious.
Chapter 1.2 Information and Life–this chapter discusses the role of information in the emergence and evolution of living organisms. In it, dear Reader, you will find some new (I hope) ideas on the topic.
Chapter 1.3 Information and People–This chapter presents our (human-centered) view of information and its impact on our development as individuals and society. Usually, we do not appreciate enough the role of information, both in our hectic daily life and for our (as we hope prosperous) future.
The purpose of presenting information in this way, in three consecutive and related chapters, is to describe its three manifestations–physical, biological (biochemical), and social as indispensable components in human life. From a human-centered point of view, we will try to answer two major questions:
- How has information affected (and is influencing) our evolution?
- How does it affect our actions (reactions) at any given moment in the time?
Naturally, it is done in connection with the other two components – knowledge and intellect/intelligence. On this basis, we will trace its role in the personal development of each individual and, accordingly, for the evolution of society.
I hope that the information presented in Book 1 will fulfill its task – clarifying what information is and its role for us humans, and not contribute to further confusion on the subject. If this happens, I recommend you, dear Reader, to continue to the next chapters, as the explanations on these issues continue there (from my point of view, of course). If you still decide that you need additional information on the topics presented in this chapter, then there are many additional sources where you can look for more information on them.
So, if you are ready for a journey to extend your knowledge horizon and gain more info on information, you’ll find some of the “gears” you may need here in this blog.
You can download a free PDF copy of Book 1/Part 1: Information (the link is below).

Tinko Stoyanov
Your Author and Guide