In Episode 73 of '100 Days of Data,' hosts Jonas and Amy explore the groundbreaking legacy of Claude Shannon, the mathematician and electrical engineer who laid the foundation for the digital communication age. Known as the father of information theory, Shannon introduced mathematical principles that define how we measure, transmit, and compress data. The episode highlights pivotal concepts like entropy, channel capacity, and error correction, showing how these ideas revolutionized telecommunications and laid the groundwork for AI, machine learning, and modern computing. By demystifying Shannon’s work, Jonas and Amy illustrate why understanding information theory is crucial for today’s business leaders, especially when making data-driven and AI-informed decisions.