Bit and information theory and newcomen engine: what they have in common

1. Step 1. Bit and information theory — uses — Entropy. Shannon’s information entropy.
2. Step 2. Entropy — is a kind of — Thermodynamics. The second law.
3. Step 3. Thermodynamics — was inspired by — Watt steam engine. Carnot wrote “Reflections on the Motive Power of Fire” trying to understand steam engines.
4. Step 4. Watt steam engine — evolved from — Newcomen engine. Watt improved Newcomen’s engine.

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