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Richard wurman born march 26, 1935, american architect. Information anxiety 2 haydenque by wurman, richard s and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and what happens when information doesnt tell us. The idea was that everybodyi take that word back, i dont believe in everybodythe great proportion of people think everything they read is information. Information anxiety offers a cure for the uneasiness most peopl. In information anxiety, he presents a more sensible way to handle the barrage of information we face every day. With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age of 26, richard saul wurman began the singular passion of hi of 26, richard saul wurman began the singular passion of his life.
It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and it happens when. The author, a graphic artist and architect, argues that learning is remembering what you are interested in. There is no question that richard saul wurman is a highly gifted individual, and his access books are fabulous. His books about information architecture and information design include information architects 1996 and understandingunderstanding 2017. Richard saul wurman, the author of information anxiety, is a trained architect, a very prolific writer, the founder of the ted conference, and a. The concept of anxiety created from information has been studied for hundreds of years. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman doubleday. Information anxiety 2 haydenque 0789724103 by wurman. Richard saul wurman, developer of the access guides, including l. Information anxiety 2 haydenque by richard s wurman and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
This book invites you into its pages, but once you get there its like quicksand. Richard saul wurman information anxiety doubleday, new york, new york, 350 pages chris otis school of business administration california state university, sacramento sacramento, ca. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman goodreads. Wurman identifies a special ailment of this age of communicationssocalled information anxiety, caused, in his view, by an overwhelming flood of data, much of it from computers and much of it unintelligible. Richard saul wurman information anxiety doubleday, new. See all books authored by richard saul wurman, including twin peaks.
Find all books by richard saul wurman and compare prices. This volume is an essential addition to the library of anyone thinking about how people interact with information. In examining the sources of information anxiety, wurman takes an. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman, paperback. Open library is an initiative of the internet archive, a 501c3 nonprofit, building a digital library of internet sites and other cultural artifacts in digital form. We personally assess every book s quality and offer rare, outofprint. Wurman s influential information anxiety was published in 1989, with a second edition in 2000. As the founder of ted conferences, his projects and writing examine information, architecture, design, and communication. Language, in information anxiety note 1 richard saul wurman describes his work as the promotion of understanding. Wurman coined the term information architecture almost 30 years ago. Richard saul wurman calls himself an information architect, one who organizes information into clear patterns. This month, dirk knemeyer interviews richard saul wurman. While information architecture has a different connotation today, for the purposes of this interview, it is treated as synonymous with information design. Richard saul wurman 2004 aiga medalist is a champion of making information understandable both for himself and for others, most notably as the creator and chairman of the hugely popular popular ted technology, entertainment, design conferences, which he chaired from 1984 until 2002.
The marginalia are rarely illuminating, occasionally thoughtprovoking, and frequently distracting. In the words of richard saul wurman author of the book information anxiety, it is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and what we think we should understand. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman illustrated. With the publication of his first book in 1962 at the age. Information anxiety 2 by richard saul wurman, karen. He created ted, tedmed, the understanding business, access press, and wrote books on topics that baffle him. Information anxiety 2 richard saul wurman, loring leifer. It is the black hole between data and knowledge, and it happens when information doesnt tell us what we want or need to know it is our pipeline to understanding.
In this new book, wurman examines how the internet, desktop computing, and advances in digital technology have not simply enhanced access to information, but in fact have changed the way we live. In your 1989 book information anxiety you diagnose a very common modern ailment. Buy understandingunderstanding by richard saul wurman isbn. Understanding healthcare is the latest book of richard saul wurman. Richard saul wurman describes his work as the promotion of understanding. A follow up to the first edition, information anxiety 2 teaches critical lessons for functioning in todays information age. Information anxiety by richard saul wurman alibris. Information anxiety is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and what we think we should understand. In this new book, wurman examines how the internet, desktop computing, and advances in digital technology have not simply enhanced access to information, but in fact have changed the way we live and work.
Richard saul wurman is best known for cofounding the ted conference in 1984 and chairing the event until 2002, when he sold it to chris anderson. This book, published in 1989, was information anxiety, and the title diagnosed what wurman perceived as a widespread condition caused by the difficulties many people have in assimilating and processing the deluge of information now transmitted to them. He has also written, designed and published more than 81 books, each tackling a subject or idea. While an average edition of a newspaper the size of the times already contains more information about. With simple, creative guidance, this book teaches readers how to learn what they want to learn from the media and other communication sources. In this breakthrough book, richard saul wurman explains why the information explosion has backfired, leaving us stranded between mere facts and real understanding.
Do you think weve gotten better at dealing with it. Get the best deal by comparing prices from over 100,000 booksellers. Richard wanted to find answers but the information presented to him were not. Coining the term information architecture over thirty years ago, wurman studies the processes behind which we understand, communicate, convey, and use information. He has been on a phenomenal creative ride for years after creating and selfpublishing the access guides to cities along with a new united states atlas. Information anxiety offers a cure for the uneasiness most people feel daily as theyre overwhelmed with facts and data pretending to be useful information. Strangely, i have found this book to be all but unreadable except in very short bursts. Richard saul wurman coined the term information architecture and is a seminal thinker in information design and consumption. Richard saul wurman information anxiety is produced by the everwidening gap between what we understand and. An access guide to the town, and information design, and more on. While wurman evinces the appreciation for the obvious that makes all highpriced consultants worth their fees, he hasnt stretched himself with this work. Ted is the technology entertainment design conference.
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