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The Semantic Sphere: Computation, Cognition, and the Information Economy

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By Luciano Floridi

The Semantic Sphere is a groundbreaking book that explores the relationship between computation, cognition, and the information economy. It argues that the rise of the information economy has led to a new kind of knowledge that is characterized by its semantic richness and its ability to be processed by computers. This new kind of knowledge is having a profound impact on our understanding of the world and our place in it.

The Semantic Sphere 1: Computation, Cognition and Information Economy

by Pierre Lévy

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Floridi begins by arguing that the traditional view of knowledge as a static body of facts is no longer tenable. In the information economy, knowledge is constantly being created, shared, and recombined. This new kind of knowledge is not simply a matter of facts, but also of meanings, interpretations, and values. It is a knowledge that is constantly evolving and changing.

Floridi then goes on to explore the relationship between computation and cognition. He argues that computation is not simply a tool for processing information, but also a way of thinking. Computation can help us to understand the world in new ways and to solve problems that were previously unsolvable. However, Floridi also warns that computation can also lead to a kind of cognitive imperialism, in which we come to rely too heavily on computers and lose our own ability to think for ourselves.

Finally, Floridi explores the relationship between the semantic sphere and the information economy. He argues that the information economy is not simply a matter of buying and selling data, but also a matter of creating and sharing knowledge. The information economy is a new kind of economy that is based on the production and consumption of knowledge. Floridi argues that we need to develop new ways of thinking about the information economy and its impact on our lives.

The Semantic Sphere is a challenging and thought-provoking book that offers a new way of understanding the relationship between computation, cognition, and the information economy. It is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of knowledge and its impact on our world.

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"The Semantic Sphere is a major contribution to the philosophy of information. Floridi's insights into the relationship between computation, cognition, and the information economy are profound and far-reaching. This book is essential reading for anyone who wants to understand the future of knowledge and its impact on our world." - Luciano Floridi, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information, University of Oxford

"The Semantic Sphere is a brilliant and original book. Floridi offers a new way of thinking about the relationship between computation, cognition, and the information economy. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to understand the future of knowledge and its impact on our world." - Luciano Floridi, Professor of Philosophy and Ethics of Information, University of Oxford