This is deeply saddening, and a huge loss for rational thought at the highest level. With his book on information theory and learning algorithms, David leaves t

This is deeply saddening, and a huge loss for rational thought at the highest level. With his book on information theory and learning algorithms, David leaves the wonderful legacy of demystifying the central concepts that have brought about the ongoing information revolution, and it remains an absolute tour-de-force, even after years of further developments. I want to say "thank you" for all the wonderful insights; presented with clarity, wit and humanity.