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Bridging the Gaps: A Portal for the Curious Mind. Dr Waseem Akhtar spoke with Paul Duguid about the History of Information

April 19, 2021

Waseem and Paul start their discussion by exploring the concept of “information age” and addressing the question: has every age been an information age or is this title unique to this present time. They then discuss the significance of viewing history through the lens of information and viewing information through the lens of history. They also discuss over reliance on information in the present time and the impact of increased volume and velocity of misinformation and disinformation on society. 

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