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Ted: Ted Talks: How Algorithms Shape Our World

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We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you watch. But, he asks: If we depend on complex algorithms to manage our daily decisions- when do we start to lose control? [15:07]

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computer science, economy, algorithms
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algorithmic thinking, oh ic.cu.8.a, ted conferences: how algorithms shape our world, technology
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Classroom Considerations
  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
  • The intended use for this resource is Instructional