The flow is perfectly paced and detailed. The few attempts at explaining the basic building blocks of information theory are extremely light, clumsy and hardly scratch the surface of the topic. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. The documentation of his life is deep and includes many photographs. A Mind at Play How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age (Book) : Soni, Jimmy : "The life and times of one of the foremost intellects of the twentieth century: Claude Shannon, the architect of the Information Age, whose insights stand behind every computer built, email sent, video streamed, and webpage loaded. Some are immensely curious. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. And it’s the story of Shannon’s life as an often reclusive, always playful genius. ", You know Einstein, but you should know Shannon. A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. I'm disappointed by this book; Shannon's revolutionary work is hardly delved into, and its mentions mostly pertain to the praise it received. Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. Some are immensely curious. Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017. A Mind at Play reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age." Some are ambitious, motivated by fame. A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged, Simon & Schuster; Unabridged edition (July 17, 2018). To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. A Mind at Play is a great biography of an unconventional past. His Theory of Communication was perhaps the greatest achievement of applied mathematics of the post-WWII era. A long overdue biography of the man who shaped our modern world. Get 50% off this audiobook at the AudiobooksNow online audio book store and download or stream it right to your computer, smartphone or tablet. Please try again. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2017. Unable to add item to List. I understand that the authors are not mathematicians, but you can't write a book about someone famous without explaining what made him famous. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. But there was no way to get my fill of Claude Shannon – no biographies or documentaries of an American genius who lived until 2001! A superb biography of a genius. Stuart Vyse is the Joanne Toor Cummings '50 Professor of Psychology at Connecticut College and an expert on irrational behavior. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. A Mind at Play reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age." The book presents Shannon's considerable achievement of pulling all the technical strands together to enable modern virtual life. A Bookish Mind At Play In 'Nutshell' Ian McEwan's fetal Hamlet is an extravagant spirit confined to the womb while his mother and uncle plot. Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. Shannon was born and raised in upstate Michigan, and was a strong if not top performing student. A enjoyable portrait of one of the great minds of modern science and his work, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018. Brilliant sources and historical references. The … The documentation of his life is deep and includes many photographs. He has written for Slate, The Atlantic, Politico, and The Chronicle of Higher Education. A Mind at Play is an insightful and moving portrait of the very original genius whose work affects nearly every aspect of the modern age.” (Dr. Mark Levinson, Director, Particle Fever) “A Mind at Play bubbles over with energy and verve and insight. Please try again. Without this insight, I could not post this review today. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 11, 2018, Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 19, 2017. And some do it just because they find it tremendously fun. 投诉. —Nature "A Mind at Play shows us that you don't need to be a genius to learn from a genius. Wish it would have been possible that his personally imagined funeral could have been celebrated. It also analyzes reviews to verify trustworthiness. Please try again. Basically 100 cards in total, starting off with each player getting one, then without communicating they have to play them in ascending order; then … Rob Goodman is a doctoral candidate at Columbia University and a former congressional speechwriter. But he was also known for his less serious endeavors like juggling, unicycle riding, and building animated wooden puppets. A Mind at Play is an insightful and moving portrait of the very original genius whose work affects nearly every aspect of the modern age.” (Dr. Mark Levinson, Director, Particle Fever) “A Mind at Play bubbles over with energy and verve and insight. There was a problem loading your book clubs. A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, Audio CD, Audiobook, MP3 Audio, Unabridged, An Amazon Book with Buzz: "Punch Me Up to the Gods" by Brian Broome, Previous page of related Sponsored Products, Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2019. A long overdue biography of the man who shaped our modern world. You know Einstein, but you should know Shannon. Virtual Reading Coach is an educational software that includes MindPlay’s Universal Screener and Reading Fluency programs (also available for purchase as separate teaching tools).. Weight Lifting Is a Waste of Time: So Is Cardio, and There’s a Better Way to Have t... From Poverty to Progress: How Humanity Overcame the Tyranny of Geography by Innovat... “Claude Shannon wrote the ‘the Magna Carta of the Information Age’ and conceived of the basic concept underlying all digital computers. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2017. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 27, 2017. This is biography as it should be, but seldom is.” Loved reading this biography of Claude Shannon. Dr. Mark Levinson. A Mind at Play is an insightful and moving portrait of the very original genius whose work affects nearly every aspect of the modern age. He was such a singular man that it would be impossible to get deep into his psyche or psychology, though there are some reasonable inferences. And about his groundbreaking, earth-shaking realization that all communication, from voice to music to documents to photos – is all data and could be treated the same way. To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. Narrated by Jonathan Yen. His Theory of Communication was perhaps the greatest achievement of applied mathematics of the post-WWII era. Imagine not knowing what a phone or a computer is, and writing a book about Steve Jobs without ever explaining what Apple's products are. A brilliant mathematical mind, he applied his intellect to a wide range of problems and projects. His last book, A Mind At Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, won the 2017 Neumann Prize, awarded by the British Society for the History of Mathematics for the best book on the history of mathematics for a general audience. Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 28, 2017. These "reading coaches" emulate one-to-one tutoring instruction and support. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Reviewed in the United States on December 24, 2017. The few attempts at explaining the basic building blocks of information theory are extremely light, clumsy and hardly scratch the surface of the topic. Instruction is direct, explicit and quickly targets reading gaps that prevent accurate and fluent reading. He also experimented with computing, robotics and machine learning, building a legendary maze-solving mouse in 1952. Fantastic book, well worth a place in your bookshelf. Please try your request again later. A Mind at Play is the second biography co-authored by Soni and Goodman, the first being a biography of Cato entitled Rome's Last Citizen. Hardcover – 18 July 2017. by. Scientists have various motives for doing what they do. ©2017 Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman (P)2017 Tantor More from the … Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman will discuss their new book, A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age. He also experimented with computing, robotics and machine learning, building a legendary maze-solving mouse in 1952. Some are ambitious, motivated by fame. MindPlay is an individualized reading intervention that features virtual reading teachers. A brilliant mathematical mind, he applied his intellect to a wide range of problems and projects. A Mind at Play reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age." A Mind at Play is an insightful and moving portrait of the very original genius whose work affects nearly every aspect of the modern age. To get the free app, enter your mobile phone number. by Jimmy Soni & Rob Goodman ‧ RELEASE DATE: July 18, 2017. With Rob Goodman, he is the coauthor of Rome’s Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar, and A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age. With Jimmy Soni, he is the coauthor of Rome’s Last Citizen: The Life and Legacy of Cato, Mortal Enemy of Caesar, and A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age. You're listening to a sample of the Audible audio edition. Enjoyed his lecture attended by Einstein in pursuit of tea and cookies at Princeton. Help others learn more about this product by uploading a video! Please try again. But there was no way to get my fill of Claude Shannon – no biographies or documentaries of an American genius who lived until 2001! Jimmy Soni (Author) › Visit Amazon's Jimmy Soni Page. A Mind at Play - A Mind at Play audiobook, by Rob Goodman... Claude Shannon was a tinkerer, a playful wunderkind, a groundbreaking polymath, and a digital pioneer whose insights made the Information Age possible. Shannon was to say the least eccentric not the average inventor hero, though he was well lauded in his time. A Mind at Play reveals the remarkable human behind some of the most important theoretical and practical contributions to the information age." Just finished this book, and I have to say it was highly enjoyable. There was an error retrieving your Wish Lists. A superb biography of a genius. With access to Shannon's family and friends, A Mind at Play explores the life and times of this singular innovator and creative genius. It's a description, the obtainable facts, of his public life. Enjoyed his lecture attended by Einstein in pursuit of tea and cookies at Princeton. A chance fellowship for graduate work at MIT put him in contact with Vannevar Bush, and Bush's rooms of analogue computing machinery. Please try again. Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. Some, like Newton, are possessed by a need to explain the working of the universe to themselves. Just finished this book, and I have to say it was highly enjoyable. Bring your club to Amazon Book Clubs, start a new book club and invite your friends to join, or find a club that’s right for you for free. A Mind at Play is a fine biography of Shannon and his ideas that helps you understand them better and appreciate their importance. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Try again. But he was also known for his less serious endeavors like juggling, unicycle riding, and building animated wooden puppets. In their book "A Mind at Play," Jimmy Son and Rob Goodman explain how this nearly forgotten American genius revolutionized the way we think about communications. There was a problem loading your book clubs. Then you can start reading Kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer - no Kindle device required. About his sense of humor or his riding a unicycle through Bell Labs – while juggling (a favorite hobby). This is a book worth reading, my sense is it captures the essense of Claude Shannon's life and achievements. “A Mind at Play shows us that you don’t need to be a genius to learn from a genius. Claude Shannon’s inventive, vibrant life demonstrates how vital the act of play can be to making the most of work.” —Inc. A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age audiobook written by Rob Goodman, Jimmy Soni. Please try again. Brief content visible, double tap to read full content. Fantastic book, well worth a place in your bookshelf. Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. But … With unique access to Shannon’s family and friends, A Mind at Play brings this singular innovator and always playful genius to life. Richard Feynman certainly fell into that category, judging from his writings on the subject. It's a description, the obtainable facts, of his public life. It covers his entire history from his technical peaks to his tragic end in Alzheimer's disease. One game we’ve started playing as a filler is The Mind, which I really can’t rate and always feel is a bit of a waste of time. This is a book worth reading, my sense is it captures the essense of Claude Shannon's life and achievements. About his sense of humor or his riding a unicycle through Bell Labs – while juggling (a favorite hobby). A Mind At Play begins to fill this yawning gap (and it seems a documentary is finally in the works as well). Want to listen? Reviewed in the United States on July 18, 2017. Download or stream A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age by Rob Goodman. Shannon was to say the least eccentric not the average inventor hero, though he was well lauded in his time. Brilliant sources and historical references. And some do it just because they find it tremendously fun. With all the technology around these days A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, we don’t need a tree to make a book.A Mind at Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age Scholastic survey of 2014 shows that 61% of school kids in the USA read digital books vs. 25% in 2010. Some, like Newton, are possessed by a need to explain the working of the universe to themselves. He is a former speechwriter, and his written work and commentary have appeared in Slate, The Atlantic, and CNN, among other outlets. is available now and can be read on any device with the free Kindle app. Loved reading this biography of Claude Shannon. The book presents Shannon's considerable achievement of pulling all the technical strands together to enable modern virtual life. Top subscription boxes – right to your door, © 1996-2021, Amazon.com, Inc. or its affiliates. His scholarly work has appeared in History of Political Thought, the Kennedy Institute of Ethics Journal, and The Journal of Medicine and Philosophy. The flow is perfectly paced and detailed. A Mind at Play, a charming account of the life of Claude Shannon, one of the 20th century's most distinguished scientists, makes that compelling case. Without this insight, I could not post this review today. Something went wrong. More importantly it does so whilst respecting his innate humble nature. First Class biography of mathematical genius, Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2018. His last book, A Mind At Play: How Claude Shannon Invented the Information Age, won the 2017 Neumann Prize, awarded by the British Society for the History of Mathematics for the best book on the history of mathematics for a general audience. With access to Shannon’s family and friends, A Mind at Play brings this … Claude Shannon's inventive, vibrant life demonstrates how vital the act of play can be to making the most of work." And about his groundbreaking, earth-shaking realization that all communication, from voice to music to documents to photos – is all data and could be treated the same way. A enjoyable portrait of one of the great minds of modern science and his work, Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2018. I understand that the authors are not mathematicians, but you can't write a book about someone famous without explaining what made him famous. Jimmy Soni and Rob Goodman offer a long overdue, insightful, and humane portrait of this eccentric and towering genius.” -- Walter Isaacson, author of Steve Jobs, The Innovators, and Einstein, Chess Opening Names: The Fascinating & Entertaining History Behind The First Few Moves. He is a graduate of Duke University. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Wish it would have been possible that his personally imagined funeral could have been celebrated. After viewing product detail pages, look here to find an easy way to navigate back to pages you are interested in. Enter your mobile number or email address below and we'll send you a link to download the free Kindle App. Something went wrong. A Mind at Play is an insightful and moving portrait of the very original genius whose work affects nearly every aspect of the modern age.” — Dr. Mark Levinson, Director, Particle Fever “A Mind at Play bubbles over with energy and verve and insight. Richard Feynman certainly fell into that category, judging from his writings on the subject. Jimmy Soni is an award-winning author. Full content visible, double tap to read brief content. Sorry, there was a problem loading this page. Our Mission Here at Minds At Play, we recognise the challenges often associated with engaging people aged 7 – 21, especially those with disabilities. It also received the Middleton Prize by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, for exceptional scholarship that … In this elegantly written, exhaustively researched biography, Soni and Goodman reveal Claude Shannon’s full story for the first time. 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