World of Patterns
Book description
A comprehensive account of the methods of knowledge production throughout human history and across the globe.
The idea that the world can be understood through patterns and the principles that govern them is one of the most important human insights-it may also be our greatest survival strategy. Our search for…
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1 author picked World of Patterns as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
This is an anchor book for my course on the “Knowledge Society.” I jokingly refer to this book as “the history of everything,” as it covers everything from art to astronomy to linguistics to science and mathematics.
It is both dense as well as exhilarating to read, as you work through the essence of patterns and principles humans have mobilized to shape and store information and knowledge for thousands of years.
From Daniel's list on the history of information-knowledge.
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