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Information overload and the loss of meaning…

One drawback I see in our ability to communicate faster than ever before is that we have become lazy about our language. A word or phrase will suddenly pop up everywhere, and we tend to pick it up and repeat it without really questioning what it means or how it's being used. See, for example, the term … Continue reading Information overload and the loss of meaning…

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March 2, 2017March 2, 2017Information overload, Linguistics, Semiotics, Web writing, WritingLeave a comment
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Too much information?

There is no doubt about it -- we are living in an information Golden Age. In just a matter of minutes, and assuming my computer and Internet connection are working, I can find the top news stories of the day, plus analysis and commentary; I can research almost any question I have; I can read … Continue reading Too much information?

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November 11, 2011September 4, 2014Coming of Age in the Milky Way, Critical thinking, Information overload, Internet, Printing press, Timothy FerrisLeave a comment

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