How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms

Synopsis

An essential guide to navigating our data-driven world, from the renowned psychologist and author of Risk SavvyIs more data always a good thing? Do algorithms really make better decisions than humans? Can we stay in control in an increasingly automated world? Drawing on decades of research into decision-making under uncertainty, Gerd Gigerenzer makes a compelling case for the enduring importance of human discernment in an automated world that we are told can - and will - replace our efforts. From dating apps and self-driving cars to facial recognition and the justice system, the increasing presence of AI has been widely championed - but there are limitations and risks too. Humans are the greatest source of uncertainty in these situations and Gigerenzer shows how, when people are involved, trust in complex algorithms can lead to illusions of certainty that become a recipe for disaster. We need, now more than ever, to arm ourselves with knowledge about how to make better decisions in a digital age Filled with practical examples and cutting-edge research, How to Stay Smart in a Smart World examines the growing role of AI at all levels of daily life with refreshing clarity. This book is a liferaft in a sea of information and an urgent invitation to actively shape the world in which we want to live.

Copyright:

2019

Book Details

Book Quality:

Publisher Quality

Book Size:

320 Pages

ISBN-13:

9780141995052

Related ISBNs:

9781802060256, 9780241567432, 9780241481103, 9780141995045

Publisher:

Penguin Books Ltd

Date of Addition:

02/21/23

Copyrighted By:

The Max Planck Institute for Intelligent Systems

Adult content:

No

Language:

English

Has Image Descriptions:

No

Categories:

Nonfiction, Science, Self-Help, Computers and Internet, Psychology

Submitted By:

Bookshare Staff

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