A Mathematical Theory of Communication
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A Mathematical Theory of Communication
Claude Shannon
3 people recommended it in 3 threads, 2019–2022.
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As an adult, it’s Shannon’s The Mathematical Theory of Communication. I read it at least once a year. It’s the most intellectually powerful paper I’ve ever read.
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- Ask HN: The book that did it for you in math and/or CS? 2022 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 1 recommendation
- Ask HN: What are the most fundamental books on computer science? 2019 · 1 recommendation