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Hello World
- How to Be Human in the Age of the Machine
- Narrated by: Hannah Fry
- Length: 6 hrs and 51 mins
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Publisher's Summary
Random House presents the audiobook edition of Hello World 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 judgment. 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 prioritise 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 health care, transport, finance, security, what we watch, where we go, even whom 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.
Critic Reviews
"Wise, sharp and witty, the definitive guide to living in the age of social media, algorithms and automation.'' (Adam Rutherford)
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- Claire J
- 31-01-2019
Love Hannah Fry!
I love Hannah Fry and the book didn't disappoint. An interesting walk through the pros and cons of algorithms in different applications. super interesting and pitched just right for any level of expertise.
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- Matthew willey
- 14-11-2021
Insightful, with both hope and dread.
I love Hannah Fry's style anyway. It's humane and approachable. I knew I'd probably like this book before I bought it, So glad I was right.
She sheds unexpected light on the diversity and depth of algorithms, and how they influence our world. Be prepared for a deep dive into a story that is far from unfinished. THe growing use of algorithms promises much, but also threatens things we genuinely value.
Her ultimate message is that we are still in charge, and how these tools are used reflect both the good and the bad aspects of our nature.
A fascinating and accessible read. Buy it, the algorithms say you want to. :-)
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- Belinda Stewart
- 12-04-2020
Eye opener
Loved it. It's an eye opener and some parts but mostly a better understanding of the workings of algorithms in our lives. Reminder that it doesn't have to be a zero sum relationship with machine.
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- Athur E. Nonimus
- 19-05-2020
Excellent but not without flaws
An excellent work. I would have liked a bit more detail on somethings but it didn't drag down the rest not having it. The biggest issue is as I listen in the car when Hannah Fry speaks quietly, usually for emphasis or to make a point, it can be all but impossible to hear at times. Turning up the volume is not an option as she returns to full volume within seconds which would blow out the speakers. Other than that it's a high recommend.
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- RynGibbs
- 09-05-2019
interesting book read by the author
Thoroughly enjoyed listening to Hannah Fry reading her book. The content was thought provoking and accessible. I also learned a lot about algorithms.
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- Anonymous User
- 02-09-2018
Great for Math nerds
Easy listening and narrated with the emotion that is warranted for some of the heavier themes.
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- Anonymous User
- 03-05-2019
Engaging, Insightful and a Little Bit Terrifying
Hello World is a masterpiece that tells the stories of the many algorithms and neural networks that work behind the scenes in our day to day lives. While most of these machines are created with good intentions, learning the extent of their knowledge and their capacity for error is often a sobering experience.
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- Anonymous User
- 27-10-2021
brilliant
something for everyone. from the geek to the person who doesn't know how to turn on their computer.
I wrote this using my predictive text algorithm
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- Anonymous User
- 19-05-2020
Elaborate ideas, simple explanations
This book was excellent in its capacity to take the complex world of algorithms, bias and broader philosophy, breaking it down into bite-size chunks with a number of case studies prepared to elaborate on each claim. A very well-written and informative book that embraces the challenge of unpacking algorithms with vigour.
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- Anonymous User
- 15-12-2021
Computer says: Here be dragons
Fascinating investigation into the increasing use of algorithms in society. Well thought out and even handed with hint of hopeful optimism amongst what I see mostly as nightmarish (but partly cautiously less so). Numerous historical examples and a few future possibilities (which may have come to pass already). Humans seem to struggle with the why and why-not of many questions raised in the book and Hannah pleasantly-terrifyingly made me think.
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