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| Signals: A signal is a physical quantity that conveys information about a phenomenon. It can be represented by a function of time, space, or both. Signals can be analog or digital. See also Information, Sign, Symbol, Information, Communication._____________Annotation: The above characterizations of concepts are neither definitions nor exhausting presentations of problems related to them. Instead, they are intended to give a short introduction to the contributions below. – Lexicon of Arguments. | |||
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Kevin Kelly on Signals - Dictionary of Arguments
I 958 Signals/Kelly: as entropy increases, the bits increase, but the amount of signals decreases. >Information, >Information theory, >Entropy, >Communication, >Code._____________Explanation of symbols: Roman numerals indicate the source, arabic numerals indicate the page number. The corresponding books are indicated on the right hand side. ((s)…): Comment by the sender of the contribution. Translations: Dictionary of Arguments The note [Concept/Author], [Author1]Vs[Author2] or [Author]Vs[term] resp. "problem:"/"solution:", "old:"/"new:" and "thesis:" is an addition from the Dictionary of Arguments. If a German edition is specified, the page numbers refer to this edition. |
Kelly I Kevin Kelly What Technology Wants New York 2011 |
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