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"All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal
by thirsteh 13y ago
"All of the books in the world contain no more information than is broadcast as video in a single large American city in a single year. Not all bits have equal value."
— Carl Sagan (1934–1996)
- mtdewcmu 13y agoIf the bits in a video broadcast were printed and bound, it would make a formidable book. But very dull reading, I'm sure. I remember the day Carl Sagan died. I was on irc, and when I saw the news, since it was on-topic, I passed it along to my channel. A long time ago...