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Hello World - How Algorithms Will Define Our Future And Why We Should Learn To Live With It

by Hannah Fry
Hello World - How Algorithms Will Define Our Future And Why We Should Learn To Live With It - Thryft
Hello World - How Algorithms Will Define Our Future And Why We Should Learn To Live With It - Thryft

Unveiling the hidden power of algorithms for all

This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the impact of algorithms on our lives. Hannah Fry takes you on a captivating journey, revealing the inner workings of these powerful tools. She skillfully explores their benefits and limitations, leaving you questioning the trade-offs between efficiency and humanity. Hello World is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges we face in the age of automation, igniting a desire for a better understanding of the algorithms shaping our future. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of algorithms and be prepared to question your own views on progress and fairness.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2018)
  • The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Hello World - How Algorithms Will Define Our Future And Why We Should Learn To Live With It

by Hannah Fry
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ISBN: 9780857525253
Author: Hannah Fry
Publisher: DOUBLEDAY
Date of Publication: 2018-09-06
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Science, Business, Philosophy
Related Topics: Mathematics, Psychology, Technology
Goodreads rating: 4.12
(rated by 10294 readers)

Description

Would you let an algorithm determine your fate? Hannah Fry lifts the lid on the world of algorithms, examining how they impact our future and whether they really are an improvement on the humans they replace.You are accused of a crime? Who would you rather decides your future – an algorithm or a human?Before making your decision, bear in mind that the algorithm will always be more consistent, and far less prone to an error of judgement. Then again, at least the human will be able to look you in the eye before determining your fate. How much fairness would you be willing to sacrifice for that human touch?This is just one of the dilemmas we face in the age of the algorithm, where the machine rules supreme, telling us what to watch, where to go, even who to send to prison. As increasingly we rely on them to automate big, important decisions – in crime, healthcare, transport, money - they raise questions that cut to the heart of what we want our society to look like, forcing us to decide what matters most. Is helping doctors to diagnose patients more or less important than preserving our anonymity? Should we prevent people from becoming victims of crime, or protect innocent people from being falsely accused? Hannah Fry takes us on a tour through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us. In Hello World she lifts the lid on their inner workings, demonstrates their power, exposes their limitations, and examines whether they really are an improvement on the human systems they replace.
 

Unveiling the hidden power of algorithms for all

This book is a must-read for anyone curious about the impact of algorithms on our lives. Hannah Fry takes you on a captivating journey, revealing the inner workings of these powerful tools. She skillfully explores their benefits and limitations, leaving you questioning the trade-offs between efficiency and humanity. Hello World is a thought-provoking exploration of the challenges we face in the age of automation, igniting a desire for a better understanding of the algorithms shaping our future. Get ready to dive deep into the fascinating world of algorithms and be prepared to question your own views on progress and fairness.

  • Royal Society Science Book Prize Nominee (2018)
  • The Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction Nominee (2018)
Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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