The Information: A History, a Theory, a Flood

James Gleick

8 people recommended it in 5 threads, 2019–2022.

Recommended mostly in list form, without much commentary. The threads below have the context.

Where it comes up

• Ask HN: What is the most mind expanding book(s) you have read till date? 2022 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: What's the best book you read in 2021? 2021 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Mind bending books to read and never be the same as before? 2020 · 2 recommendations
• Ask HN: Which books have made you a better thinker and problem solver? 2022 · 1 recommendation
• Ask HN: Best books you read in the past decade? 2019 · 1 recommendation