“Information lies at the heart of biology, societies depend on it, and our
ability to process information ever more efficiently is transforming our lives.
By introducing the theory that enabled our information revolution, this
book describes what information is, how it can be communicated efficiently,
and why it underpins our understanding of biology, brains, and physical
reality. Its tutorial approach develops a deep intuitive understanding using
the minimum number of elementary equations. Thus, this superb introduction
not only enables scientists of all persuasions to appreciate the relevance of
information theory, it also equips them to start using it. The same goes for
students. I have used a handout to teach elementary information theory to
biologists and neuroscientists for many years. I will throw away my handout
and use this book. ”
