Hello World

How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine

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Hello World (2019, Transworld Publishers Limited)

320 pages

English language

Published Dec. 4, 2019 by Transworld Publishers Limited.

ISBN:
9781784163068

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3 stars (1 review)

"Hello World takes us on a tour through the good, the bad, and the downright ugly of the algorithms that surround us on a daily basis. Mathematician Hannah Fry reveals their inner workings, showing us how algorithms are written and implemented, and demonstrates the ways in which human bias can literally be written into the code. By weaving in relatable, real world stories with accessible explanations of the underlying mathematics that power algorithms, Hello World helps us to determine their power, expose their limitations, and examine whether they really are improvement on the human systems they replace."--

9 editions

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3 stars

An enjoyable read, but if you've watched any of her TV shows, especially "The Secret Genius of Modern Life", then you'll already know the contents of the book. It's not pitched at people who know it all already, but more at your ageing Mum who can't work her smartphone. The eBook also seemed to be 35% footnotes, which means you suddenly end the book without realising just how far through it you actually are.

Subjects

  • Technology, social aspects
  • Computer algorithms
  • Technological innovations