Claude Shannon "The Bit Player" movie free screening

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This weekend, from June 26-28, the IEEE Information Theory Society hosted a free screening of "The Bit Player," a documentary about Claude Shannon, recognized as the father of information theory. The screening was accessible via a Vimeo link, although it has since expired. Viewers can also find the film on Curiosity Stream and Amazon Prime. Additionally, a web exhibit dedicated to Shannon is available at Bell Labs, which is currently owned by Nokia.

PREREQUISITES
  • Understanding of Claude Shannon's contributions to information theory
  • Familiarity with documentary film formats
  • Basic knowledge of streaming services like Curiosity Stream and Amazon Prime
  • Awareness of Bell Labs' historical significance in technology
NEXT STEPS
  • Explore the documentary "The Bit Player" on Curiosity Stream
  • Research Claude Shannon's theories and their impact on modern computing
  • Visit the Bell Labs web exhibit on Claude Shannon
  • Investigate the role of Nokia in the evolution of Bell Labs
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This discussion is beneficial for film enthusiasts, students of information theory, technology historians, and anyone interested in the legacy of Claude Shannon and the evolution of information technology.

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IEEE Information Theory Society free screening of The Bit Player - a movie about Claude Shannon (father of information theory)
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jedishrfu said:
Thanks, @scottdave . I guess it's expired now.
I know. I don't know if it will be available, again. I liked it. I'd call it a "popular science" style documentary, but well done. In the meantime, check out this Shannon web exhibit at Bell Labs https://www.bell-labs.com/claude-shannon/ I didn't realize that Nokia now owns Bell Labs.
 
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I was browsing through Curiosity Stream, and noticed that The Bit Player is available to watch there-
https://app.curiositystream.com/video/3831

So if you subscribe to that service, you can watch it there.
 
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It's also available if you have Amazon Prime.
 
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Thanks for sharing. I just watched it. It is a charming story about a charming couple.