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How algorithms shape our world - Kevin Slavin

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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. Slavin also warns that we are writing code we can't understand with implications we can't control.

According to Slavin, how can we explain Amazon’s attempt to sell a book for 23 million dollars?

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