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Information and Memory.

Authors :
Miller, George A.
Source :
Scientific American; Aug1956, Vol. 195 Issue 2, p42-46, 5p, 2 Diagrams, 2 Cartoon or Caricatures
Publication Year :
1956

Abstract

The article discusses the relationships of memory to information. The author describes strategies for overcoming what he calls, limitations of perception and cites theories developed by Rene Descartes, Sir William Hamilton and the mathematical theory of communication developed by Norbert Wiener and Claude Shannon. He also touches on mnemonics, unitizing and symbolizing and the use of linguistics.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00368733
Volume :
195
Issue :
2
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
Scientific American
Publication Type :
Periodical
Accession number :
19788733
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1038/scientificamerican0856-42