Head in the Cloud: Why Knowing Things Still Matters When Facts Are So Easy to Look Up
In an age when nearly any fact can be found in seconds, what does it mean to know something? William Poundstone explores why knowledge still matters, examining the significance of learning and understanding beyond the convenience of simply looking information up.
About This Book
Head in the Cloud explores the continuing importance of knowing things when information is readily available online.
William Poundstone considers the difference between possessing knowledge and being able to look up facts.
The book addresses how easy access to information may change the way people understand learning, memory, and expertise.
It offers a timely reflection on the value of knowledge in a connected age.
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