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Friday 20 January 2012

Kevin Slavin: How algorithms shape our world

Kevin Slavin argues that we're living in a world designed for -- and increasingly controlled by -- algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine: espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. And he warns that we are writing code we can't understand, with implications we can't control.

Title Kevin Slavin: How algorithms shape our world
Author TED Conferences
Published July 21, 2011 3:48 PM
Language English
Country United States
Owner TED Conferences
File 49.88 mb

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