I learned about Shannon about a year and a half ago. Very impressive figure, but it was clear that he wasn't in the popular consciousness at all. I have noticed

I learned about Shannon about a year and a half ago. Very impressive figure, but it was clear that he wasn't in the popular consciousness at all. I have noticed a significant increase in the number of things being put out about him and had been wondering why. I'm not surprised a concerted effort is behind it. We're all the better for learning about him though so I welcome it.