What Is Information Theory?

Developed by Claude Shannon in 1948, information theory is a mathematical framework for studying the transmission, storage, and processing of data. Introduced in his paper “A Mathematical Theory of Communication,” it laid the foundation for modern digital communication.

While initially designed for telecommunications, its principles now apply to fields like biology, linguistics, and physics. Information theory focuses on relationships, structure, and meaning, showing how patterns and order create the foundation of reality and the CTMU.