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Knowing what we know : the transmission of knowledge : from ancient wisdom to modern magic / Simon Winchester

This work traces the history of human knowledge from ancient cuneiform to artificial intelligence, exploring how information is organised and shared. It examines the impact of digital technology on memory and the evolving relationship between data and wisdom.

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