A Mind at Play

Winner of the Neumann Prize for the History of Mathematics, this biography by Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman explores the life of Claude Shannon, the architect of the Information Age whose revolutionary insights underpin all modern digital technology. A groundbreaking polymath, tinkerer, and digital pioneer, Shannon constructed the first wearable computer, outfoxed casinos, and built juggling robots. He also authored the seminal text of the digital revolution, often called the “Magna Carta of the Information Age.” Based on unique access to his family and friends, this exhaustively researched and engaging account brings to life a singularly playful genius.

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