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- Title Knowing What We Know: The Transmission of Knowledge from Ancient Wisdom to Modern Magic
- Author Simon Winchester
- Binding Hardcover
- Pages 400
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher William Collins
- ISBN 9780008484385 / 0008484384
- Weight 0.6 lbs (0.27 kg)
- Dimensions 9.45 x 6.26 x 0.82 in (24.00 x 15.90 x 2.08 cm)
- Library of Congress subjects Thought and thinking, Technology - Social aspects
- Dewey Decimal Code 306.42
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New. <p> <strong>From the creation of the first encyclopedia to Wikipedia, from ancient museums to modern kindergarten classesâhere is award-winning writer Simon Winchesterâs brilliant and all-encompassing look at how humans acquire, retain, and pass on information and data, and how technology continues to change our lives and our minds.</strong> </p> <p>With the advent of the internet, any topic we want to know about is instantly available with the touch of a smartphone button. With so much knowledge at our fingertips, what is there left for our brains to do? At a time when we seem to be stripping all value from the idea of knowing things â no need for maths, no need for map reading, no need for memorisation â are we risking our ability to think? As we empty our minds, will we one day be incapable of thoughtfulness?</p> <p>Addressing these…
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