H. G. Wells

World Brain (eBook, ePUB)

Connecting the World Through Knowledge: A Vision of Global Information Sharing

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

H.G. Wells' 'World Brain' is a thought-provoking and visionary exploration of the concept of a global information system that would serve as a unified source of knowledge for the entire world. Written in Wells' characteristic engaging and prophetic style, the book delves into the potential benefits and challenges of such a system, highlighting the importance of universal access to information and its implications for society. Drawing on his background as a renowned science fiction writer, Wells presents a compelling narrative that invites readers to ponder the possibilities of a world connected through a shared repository of knowledge. H.G. Wells, known for his groundbreaking works such as 'The War of the Worlds' and 'The Time Machine,' was a forward-thinking author who was deeply interested in the future of technology and its impact on humanity. His fascination with the concept of a 'World Brain' reflects his belief in the power of information to shape the course of human progress, making this book a fascinating glimpse into Wells' intellectual curiosity and philosophical musings. I highly recommend 'World Brain' to readers interested in speculative fiction, technology, and the interconnected nature of global society. Wells' insightful exploration of a world united by knowledge is sure to stimulate thought and spark discussions on the potential of a universal information system.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 107
• Erscheinungstermin: 9. November 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066338099266
• Artikelnr.: 64076821

Autorenporträt

H. G. Wells (1866-1946) is best remembered for his science fiction novels, which are considered classics of the genre, including The Time Machine (1895), The Island of Doctor Moreau (1896), The Invisible Man (1897), and The War of the Worlds (1898). He was born in Bromley, Kent, and worked as a teacher, before studying biology under Thomas Huxley in London.

Inhaltsangabe

Foreword
Bruce Sterling
Introduction
Joseph M. Reagle
Preface
I World Encyclopedia
(Lecture delivered at the Royal Institution of Great Britain, November 20th, 1936)
II The Brain Organization of the Modern World
(Lecture delivered in America, October and November, 1937)
III The Idea of a Permanent World Encyclopedia
(Contribution to the new Encyclopédic Française, August, 1937)
IV Passage from a Speech to the Congrès Mondial de la Documentation Universelle, Paris, August 20th, 1937
V The Informative Content of Education
(Presidential Address to the Educational Science Section of the British Association for the Advancement of Science, September 12th, 1937)
Appendix I: Ruffled Teachers
(Sunday Chronicle, September 12th, 1937)
Appendix II: Palestine in Proportion
(Sunday Chronicle, October 3rd, 1937)
Appendix III: The Fall in America 1937
(Collier's, January 28th, 1938)
Appendix IV: Transatlantic Misunderstandings
(Liberty, January 15th, 1938)
Appendix V: The English Speaking World: "As I See It"
(Broadcast talk delivered December 21st, 1937)