David MacKay: Introduction to Information Theory
Jakob Foerster · Lecture · 1 h 2 min · 2014 · YouTube title: Lecture 1: Introduction to Information Theory
Why it's here
Recommended as an enjoyable, clear introduction to information theory that pairs well with MacKay's free textbook.
What it covers
The first lecture of David MacKay's Cambridge course on information theory, pattern recognition and neural networks. It introduces the core ideas of his book Information Theory, Inference, and Learning Algorithms.