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Information Theory

/ˌɪnfərˈmeɪʃən ˈθiːəri/noun
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Information theory is the mathematical study of how data is quantified, stored, and communicated, focusing on concepts like entropy and information entropy to measure uncertainty and efficiency. It forms the backbone of modern digital technologies, from smartphones to the internet, by enabling error-free transmission and compression of information in an increasingly data-driven world.

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