Every time we’ve discussed Claude Shannon in this class, I’ve agreed with him to an extent but then he pushes it just a tad too far. I agree that creating a sample is just information, but Shannon’s belief that nothing has meaning and everything is just a mathematical equation is difficult for me to wrap my mind around. Not only does the math part turn me away, but I really do believe everything has an inherent meaning. Even if the thing itself is a bunch of equations put together, the reason behind why it was made gives it meaning and brings it to life. And my discomfort might be from the English major part in my brain that seeks to find analysis and meaning in everything, but I also just think that seeing everything the way Shannon does is a cynical way to see the world.