This review article by Bawden and Robinson explores the paradoxes and pathologies associated with the communication of recorded information, particularly in the context of the digital transition. The authors discuss the changing contexts of information communication, highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing volume and diversity of information available, as well as the impact of Web 2.0 technologies. Two main classes of problems are addressed: information overload and the changing information environment. Information overload is characterized by issues such as infobesity, information anxiety, and library anxiety, often stemming from the paradox of choice. The changing information environment, driven by Web 2.0, introduces new challenges such as loss of identity and authority, emphasis on micro-chunking and shallow novelty, and the impermanence of information. The article proposes solutions to these problems, emphasizing the need for rational and personalized approaches to information management, including time management, critical thinking, and better information organization. It also highlights the importance of information literacy and the need for deeper understanding of human information behavior to address these issues effectively. The authors conclude that while new solutions will always be needed, progress will depend on a better understanding of the fundamentals of human information behavior and the broader social and educational context.This review article by Bawden and Robinson explores the paradoxes and pathologies associated with the communication of recorded information, particularly in the context of the digital transition. The authors discuss the changing contexts of information communication, highlighting the challenges posed by the increasing volume and diversity of information available, as well as the impact of Web 2.0 technologies. Two main classes of problems are addressed: information overload and the changing information environment. Information overload is characterized by issues such as infobesity, information anxiety, and library anxiety, often stemming from the paradox of choice. The changing information environment, driven by Web 2.0, introduces new challenges such as loss of identity and authority, emphasis on micro-chunking and shallow novelty, and the impermanence of information. The article proposes solutions to these problems, emphasizing the need for rational and personalized approaches to information management, including time management, critical thinking, and better information organization. It also highlights the importance of information literacy and the need for deeper understanding of human information behavior to address these issues effectively. The authors conclude that while new solutions will always be needed, progress will depend on a better understanding of the fundamentals of human information behavior and the broader social and educational context.