In the modern world, information has become the most destructive weapon. It is difficult even to imagine what power the media has over the people. But no one even thinks about what information is. What role does it play in our life and what impact does it have on each of us?
The first in the question of what information is, tried to understand K. Shannon and N. Wiener. In their opinion, it has volume, even invented a method for calculating the amount of data loss during transmission. On the other hand, even the same information for different people will have absolutely different value and value. For example, the data on the operation of the process unit is absolutely not interesting and useless for the lawyer, but they are of great value for the operator of the same installation. Because of the different perception of what information is, it is never possible to fit different types of information under one definition. Not now, nor in the future. Information and its properties should be measured not by different formulas and definitions, but by the person himself.
Ways of obtaining information are diverse. Various information can be obtained from colleagues at work, teachers in the university, the media. A huge amount of data enters our brain through the senses. Each source of information has its level of complexity and is perceived in different ways. There is analog and discrete information. The analogue comes in a continuous stream, receiving and processing it is very tiring for the brain. Therefore, we are more tired of the monotonous and boring work. An example of this type of getting information is driving at the wheel. At this time, the brain continuously receives data on the condition of the roadway, engine noise, weather conditions and takes appropriate decisions, depending on the situation. At this time, only short-term memory is working .
In order to memorize any moment, it will be necessary to pay special attention to this, i.e. Select it from the general data stream. The discrete method of obtaining information allows the brain to process more complex data that comes to the brain portionwise, which simplifies the way they are processed. An example of discrete information can be seen even in the division of the text into paragraphs. The divided text is much easier to perceive and remember than the whole.
But still, what is information? A clear answer to this question can only be obtained from yourself. Every person is a source of information. The ability to acquire knowledge, and share them, use them in everyday life and is the main difference between a person and animals.
The man became reasonable not at the moment when he picked up a stick to crack a nut, and when he taught his neighbors to do it. That is, exchanged information. Man and information are two indivisible concepts. One creates another. People during communication receive information, accordingly, draw conclusions from this, and, therefore, develop. On the other hand, information is born from the actions and actions of other people. In conclusion, I want to add: communication is the best way of development. Communicating with each other and with the outside world, people develop, which means that information is the engine of progress.