In 'From Mecca to Metadata', Michael Hamilton Morgan embarks on a fascinating intellectual journey that bridges ancient wisdom with modern digital landscapes. This thought-provoking book explores the profound evolution of knowledge, from its historical roots in sacred traditions and early scholarship, symbolized by Mecca, to the intricate complexities of contemporary information systems, embodied by metadata. Morgan expertly navigates how humanity has organized, stored, and retrieved information across millennia, highlighting the continuities and ruptures between historical modes of understanding and the digital age. It's an essential read for anyone contemplating the future of knowledge in an increasingly data-driven world.