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Infosense: Understanding Information to Survive in the Knowledge Society
Infosense Understanding Information to Survive in the Knowledge Society Author:Keith J. Devlin Information. It has been called everything from the new gold standard to the fundamental building block of the universe. No matter where we live or what we do for a living, it is ever-present in our lives and many of us are barraged with it daily. Yet few of us know how to distinguish information from mere data, real knowledge, or worthwhile co... more »mmunication in short, few of us know how to make sense of it. In InfoSense, noted mathematician and popular science writer Keith Devlin shows us how to make sense of the constant flow of information that swirls past us daily. What is crucial, Devlin points out, is to understand the difference between data, information and knowledge. By exploring the nature of each, and describing what distinguishes them from each other, he shows how all of us-businesses and individuals alike-can benefit from better information management. Using clear, nontechnical language, simple diagrams and many real-life examples, Devlin explains such important and far-reaching points as:
* Why people, not computers, are the most effective way to transfer knowledge
* How social and cultural factors influence work
* The hidden rules of everyday communication
* How to conduct a meeting to achieve what you want
* How to avoid miscommunication
As information becomes the single most valuable asset in many industries, the key to success lies in our ability to manage that information. With InfoSense, Keith Devlin offers an easy and accessible way to learn not only how to manage it but to use it to live and work successfully in the Knowledge Age.« less