<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>In this paper I present the explanatory potential of Antoni Kępiński’s model of information metabolism in the question of data smog (data glut, information overload). Kępiński’s model is not well known and the bibliography concerning the model of information metabolism is still rather poor. In the article I present the model as a good heuristics for explaining information exchange between the system and the environment. The particular aim of my deliberations is to use the model of information metabolism to discuss the pathological, although common phenomenon of data smog. This allows for a holistic view of the problem and allows for new statements on data smog, ethical consequences and counteracting the negative consequences of information overload.</p></abstract>

In this paper I present the explanatory potential of Antoni Kępiński’s model of information metabolism in the question of data smog (data glut, information overload). Kępiński’s model is not well known and the bibliography concerning the model of information metabolism is still rather poor. In the article I present the model as a good heuristics for explaining information exchange between the system and the environment. The particular aim of my deliberations is to use the model of information metabolism to discuss the pathological, although common phenomenon of data smog. This allows for a holistic view of the problem and allows for new statements on data smog, ethical consequences and counteracting the negative consequences of information overload.

Heuristic Potential of Antoni Kępiński’s Information Metabolism Model and Data Smog

Faculty of Administration and Social Sciences

Studies in Logic, Grammar and Rhetoric

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In this paper I present the explanatory potential of Antoni Kępiński’s model of information metabolism in the question of data smog (data glut, information...

Heuristic Potential of Antoni Kępiński’s Information Metabolism Model and Data Smog

Published Online: Nov 04, 2020

Page range: 121 - 139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/slgr-2020-0031

Keywords
Antoni Kępiński, information metabolism, information, data smog, data glut, information overload.

© 2020 Michał Stelmach, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Heuristic Potential of Antoni Kępiński’s Information Metabolism Model and Data Smog

Published Online: Nov 04, 2020

Page range: 121 - 139

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/slgr-2020-0031

KeywordsAntoni Kępiński, information metabolism, information, data smog, data glut, information overload.

© 2020 Michał Stelmach, published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Antoni Kępiński, information metabolism, information, data smog, data glut, information overload.