OT: excellent book on information theory

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Terry Hancock wrote:
> I find that bizarre.  There is no mythological
> basis for a "Sourceror's Stone", but the "Philosopher's
> Stone", was of course the mythical Alchemists' goal of a
> catalyst for converting lead into gold (it had other
> properties, IIRC).

As an American, I was somewhat mystified by the "Americani[zs]ed"
version of the title.  Learning the real title was illuminating, since,
as you point out, philosopher's stone actually has mythological
meaning--even here in the USA.