Historical commentary on Norbert Wiener, McCarthyism, and information theory

Historical commentary on Norbert Wiener, McCarthyism, and information theory The passage is a scholarly discussion of mid‑20th‑century scientific and political ideas with no new allegations, specific transactions, or actionable leads involving current powerful actors. Key insights: Wiener criticized Cold War secrecy and McCarthy‑era classification.; References to Shannon’s information theory and its distinction from meaning.; No mention of contemporary officials, financial flows, or misconduct.