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On uncertainty in information and ignorance in knowledge.

Authors :
Ayyub, Bilal M.
Source :
International Journal of General Systems. May2010, Vol. 39 Issue 4, p415-435. 21p. 6 Diagrams, 2 Charts.
Publication Year :
2010

Abstract

This paper provides an overview of working definitions of knowledge, ignorance, information and uncertainty and summarises formalised philosophical and mathematical framework for their analyses. It provides a comparative examination of the generalised information theory and the generalised theory of uncertainty. It summarises foundational bases for assessing the reliability of knowledge constructed as a collective set of justified true beliefs. It discusses system complexity for ancestor simulation potentials. It offers value-driven communication means of knowledge and contrarian knowledge using memes and memetics. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
03081079
Volume :
39
Issue :
4
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
International Journal of General Systems
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
49144925
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1080/03081071003704381