Information Processing

In Words Like Loaded Pistols, Sam Leith traces the art of argument from ancient Greece down to its many modern mutations. He introduces verbal villains from Hitler to Richard Nixon—and the three musketeers: ethos, pathos and logos. He explains how rhetoric works in speeches from Cicero to Obama, and pays tribute to the rhetorical brilliance of AC/DC's "Back In Black". Before you know it, you'll be confident in chiasmus and proud of your panegyrics—because rhetoric is useful, relevant, and absolutely nothing to be afraid of.

Behind the familiar surfaces of the telephone, radio, and television lies a sophisticated and intriguing body of knowledge known as information theory. This is the theory that has permitted the rapid development of all sorts of communication, from color television to the clear transmission of photographs from the vicinity of Jupiter. Even more revolutionary progress is expected in the future.

In the summer of 1941, Hitler ruled Europe from the Atlantic to the Black Sea. Britain was struggling to combat his powerful propaganda machine, crowing victory and smearing his enemies as liars and manipulators over his frequent radio speeches, blasted out on loudspeakers and into homes. British claims that Hitler was dangerous had little impact against this wave of disinformation. Except for the broadcasts of someone called Der Chef, a German who questioned Nazi doctrine, and most importantly, a character created by the British propagandist Thomas Sefton Delmer, a unique weapon in the war.

During the final three years of the Obama administration, Richard Stengel, the former editor of Time magazine and an Under Secretary of State, was the single person in government tasked with unpacking, disproving, and combating both ISIS's messaging and Russian disinformation. Then, in 2016, as the presidential election unfolded, Stengel watched as Donald Trump used disinformation himself, weaponizing the grievances of Americans who felt overlooked. In fact, Stengel quickly came to see how all three players had used the same playbook: ISIS sought to make Islam great again....

One of the least understood countries in the world, North Korea has long been known for its repressive regime. Yet it is far from being an impenetrable black box. Media flows covertly into the country, and fault lines are appearing in the government's sealed informational borders. Drawing on deeply personal interviews with North Korean defectors from all walks of life, ranging from propaganda artists to diplomats, Jieun Baek tells the story of North Korea's information underground.

One of the most peculiar and possibly unique features of humans is the vast amount of information we carry outside our biological selves. But in our rush to build the infrastructure for the 20 quintillion bits we create every day, we’ve failed to ask exactly why we’re expending ever-increasing amounts of energy, resources, and human effort to maintain all this data. Drawing on deep ideas and frontier thinking in evolutionary biology, computer science, information theory, and astrobiology, Caleb Scharf argues that information is, in a very real sense, alive - an aggregate lifeform.

This book is the revised and updated 2025 edition of Managing Meetings for Business. If you’re looking for a better way to enhance your ability to gather people together to share information and resolve problems that consistently produce excellent results, this book is for you! It was created for you, regardless of your occupation, position, or level of authority, to help you achieve the effectiveness and success you deserve. However, before proceeding, it’s essential to note that this book is one of forty volumes that comprise a revolutionary new program called SUCCESS MADE SIMPLE. The...

In this courageous and unflinching book, award-winning journalist Jessikka Aro interweaves her own dramatic story as a target of Russian social media propaganda with accounts from many internationally known critics of the Kremlin, who share their own stories of being targeted by Russia’s multifaceted cyber warfare campaigns.

Do you find it difficult to see the big picture sometimes? Can that lead to you making dangerous assumptions? Do you want to be able to eliminate this from your decision making? We all make assumptions, usually based on incomplete evidence of something, and often without realizing we are doing so. This can mean we can fall into mental traps which can have all sorts of consequences. In this book, Trapped by Assumptions: How to Break Mental Traps and Keep Your Mind Sharp, Dr Chong Chen examines why we make assumptions and how this can be avoided, with in-depth chapters on: Confirmation biases...

This exhilarating collection of essays, interviews, and correspondence—spanning the years 1988 through 2018, and reaching back a decade more—is about the simple concept that ideas matter. They mutate, inform, create fuel for thought, and inspire actions. As Kelman says, the State relies on our suffocation, that we cannot hope to learn the truth. But whether we can or not is beside the point. We must grasp the nettle, we assume control and go forward.

The AHIMA Certified Coding Associate (CCA) exam is an entry-level credential for individuals looking to start a career in medical coding. Conquer the AHIMA CCA Exam: Your Concise Guide to Entry-Level Medical Coding Certification and Becoming a Certified Coding Associate serves as a focused study resource that highlights key coding principles, healthcare compliance, and reimbursement methodologies. This guide provides clear, concise explanations of ICD-10-CM, CPT, and HCPCS Level II coding, as well as topics such as health information management, medical terminology, and modifier usage. This...

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Online disinformation stormed our political process in 2016 and has only worsened since. Yet as Samuel Woolley shows in this urgent book, it may pale in comparison to what's to come: humanlike automated voice systems, machine learning, "deepfake" AI-edited videos and images, interactive memes, virtual reality, and more. These technologies have the power not just to manipulate our politics, but to make us doubt our eyes and ears and even feelings. Deeply researched and compellingly written, The Reality Game describes the profound impact these technologies will have on our lives.

Written by a former election campaign consultant for a major political party, How to Win an Indian Election takes listeners into the forbidden world of election war-rooms and gives them a glimpse of how strategy is formulated, what works with voters on the ground and what doesn't. Based on research, interviews and the author's own experiences, this book is invaluable for its insight into the inner workings of politics, political parties and what really makes for a winning election campaign.

Adéntrese en el intrincado funcionamiento del comportamiento organizativo y descubra las claves para optimizar los procesos empresariales. Esta completa guía ofrece una exploración en profundidad de las dinámicas que impulsan el éxito organizativo, desde la comprensión de los comportamientos individuales hasta la navegación por complejas dinámicas de grupo. Explore las últimas investigaciones y conocimientos prácticos sobre temas como los estilos de liderazgo, las estrategias de comunicación, los procesos de toma de decisiones y la cultura organizativa. Obtenga valiosas ...

Democracies are being gamed. Authoritarian governments, moneyed elites and fringe hackers are exploiting our digital infrastructure and the vulnerabilities in our democratic system to influence our politics and elections. In just a few years, it has become a perpetual information war. Inherently unstable and prone to wild volatility, our digital ecosystem has at its heart a vacuum open to the influence of those with the motivation, money or expertise to exploit it. Played successfully it can lead to unprecedented swings of public opinion.

Are you overwhelmed trying to determine how to get into your dream school? This book was created by a mom of six after helping her oldest children get into elite colleges. This book takes you step-by-step through the college application process. This book saves you days of research trying to figure out what you need to have for college apps. Everything you need to know is laid out in an easy to follow format designed to help you through all the steps. Make getting into college stress free! This ebook gives you: Information you need to track each year in high school Testing timeline Tips on ...

"Master Your Decisions" examines the intricate decision-making process, drawing from personal anecdotes and psychological insights to offer readers practical strategies for navigating life's choices. The book begins with a relatable story of a monkey struggling to let go of its groundnuts in exchange for a banana, symbolizing how humans often resist change, even when it could benefit them. Through this engaging analogy, the author sets the tone for exploring human tendencies to hold on to past patterns—whether emotional, physical, or behavioral—and the consequences this has on our ...

Delve into the intricate workings of organizational behavior and unlock the keys to optimizing business processes. This comprehensive guide offers a deep exploration of the dynamics that drive organizational success, from understanding individual behaviors to navigating complex group dynamics. Explore the latest research and practical insights into topics such as leadership styles, communication strategies, decision-making processes, and organizational culture. Gain valuable perspectives on how to foster collaboration, improve productivity, and cultivate a positive work environment within ...

No employer wants its employees to be bullied and harassed at the workplace. On the contrary, most employers offer an anti-harassment training to ensure employees understand company policy and legislation on workplace harassment. However, anti-harassment training typically focuses on definitions, rights of employers and employees, and complaint resolution processes. While this information is essential, anti-harassment training fails to allow for an interrogation of participant’s social location, positonality, and intersectionalty (who am I). Moreover, facilitators often teach anti-...