Discusses curse of the information glut resulting from technological advances to eliminate information scarcity, and need for transcendent narratives to help manage information and create meaning; argues that blessing of computers is their ability to act as an “information immune system” to keep out unwanted information. Abbreviated transcript of the late author’s Brown Bag Luncheon talk given at the Shorenstein Center on Feb. 7, 1995. Guiding principles for education in the information age.
