informon
Informon is a term used in various speculative and theoretical contexts to denote a discrete unit of information. It is not a standard term in established information theory, and its exact meaning differs by author or discipline. Broadly, an informon is described as a minimal parcel of information that represents a state, event, or meaning and that can be transmitted, stored, or processed within a system.
In cognitive and computational models, informons function as the atomic units of information flow, combining into
Because the term has no universal definition, it is important to consult the source material to understand
See also: information unit, token, event descriptor, provenance.