
Hello World
How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine
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Hannah Fry
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Hannah Fry
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Hello World, written and read by Hannah Fry.
You are accused of a crime. Who would you rather determined your fate – a human or an algorithm?
An algorithm is more consistent and less prone to error of judgement. Yet a human can look you in the eye before passing sentence.
You need a liver transplant to save your life. Who would you want in charge of organ allocation?
An algorithm can match organ donors with patients, potentially saving many more lives. But it may send you to the back of the queue.
You’re buying a (driverless) car. One vehicle is programmed to save as many lives as possible in a collision. Another promises to prioritize the lives of its passengers. Which do you choose?
Welcome to the age of the algorithm, the story of a not-too-distant future where machines rule supreme, making important decisions – in healthcare, transport, finance, security, what we watch, where we go even who we send to prison. So how much should we rely on them? What kind of future do we want?
Hannah Fry takes us on a tour of 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 humans they are replacing.
'Wise, sharp and witty, the definitive guide to living in the age of social media, algorithms and automation.' Adam Rutherford
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plenty of facts, stories and excellent reflections
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recommended in the most absolute of ways
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A great start on you AI journey
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Good in general
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Her conclusion certainly does not dismiss the take over of human higher functions by artificial intelligence, but is prudent and realistic timetable and explains why algorithms have a way to go.
I was somewhat disappointed, that the different ways machine learning is achieved was not discussed in depth, but understand that such detail may not be as attractive to readers who are new to the subject.
Very good book, recommended to those who are new to the subject, and are interested in AI’s recent achievements.
The age of Machine Learning
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Thoroughly brilliant
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Great
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entertaining and extremely easy to consume
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I would be interested in a non abridged version, but this one I can't recommend.
Painfully shallow
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Good for noobs
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