A. Read the text. Then look closely at the image below. "Data isn't information... Information, unlike data, is
useful. While there's gulf between data and
information, there's a wide ocean between
information and knowledge. What turns the gears
in our brains isn't information, but ideas, inventions,
and inspiration. Knowledge-- not information-
implies understanding. And beyond knowledge lies
what we should be seeking: Wisdom."
-Clifford Stoll
1. what is the name of the author?
2. what is the message of the author?
3.does the visual presentation speak of the meaning of the message? why?
4. what is the purpose of the author in writing the text?
5. describe the purpose of the author in the text.​

Answer and Explanation:

1. The author's name is Clifford Stoll. We can see this at the end of the text, where the author's name is referenced.

2. The author's message is that we must seek wisdom, but before that, we must understand the differences between knowledge, information and data, as these are the elements that will guide us along the correct path to search for wisdom, allowing us to understand all the information, concepts and data we are presented with.

3. Since you did not submit the image this question refers to, it is not possible to answer your question. However, to answer it you must observe the image to which the question refers and identify if it relates to the message that the text promotes.

4. The author's purpose is to present the differences between the concept of fact, information, ideas, knowledge and wisdom.

5. For this purpose, the author seeks to encourage readers to become wise in a coherent and well-structured way, identifying how each of these concepts can help the reader to be wise and know how to identify when they have access to each of the concepts.