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Internal Information: This is the information that runs our bodies. It includes the messages our brains send to make our bodies function. We have the least control over this, but it affects us the most.
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Conversational Information: This is the information we get from talking with others. It includes conversations with friends, family, coworkers, and even strangers. Despite its informal nature, it’s a significant source of information we can control.
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Reference Information: This includes books, dictionaries, and manuals that we use to get specific information about the world. It ranges from scientific texts to phone books.
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News Information: This includes current events reported by the media. It informs us about what’s happening in the world, even if it doesn’t directly affect us.
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Cultural Information: This is the broadest and most abstract form. It includes history, philosophy, and the arts, and helps us understand our civilisation. Information from the other rings contributes to this level, shaping our beliefs and societal norms.