Showing results by author "Brian Christian" in All Categories

From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one's inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.

Today's "machine-learning" systems, trained by data, are so effective that we've invited them to see and hear for us - and to make decisions on our behalf. But alarm bells are ringing. Systems cull résumés until, years later, we discover that they have inherent gender biases. Algorithms decide bail and parole - and appear to assess black and white defendants differently. We can no longer assume that our mortgage application, or even our medical tests, will be seen by human eyes. And autonomous vehicles on our streets can injure or kill.

In this highly intoxicating original series, researchers Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths, authors of the best-selling smash hit, Algorithms to Live By, tackle some of the biggest ideas in computer science today - and, in the process, illuminate cutting-edge ways of understanding how we live, work and play.

The Most Human Human is a provocative, exuberant, and profound exploration of the ways in which computers are reshaping our ideas of what it means to be human. Its starting point is the annual Turing Test, which pits artificial intelligence programs against people to determine if computers can...

Coverage from scouts that discuss news from professional football, fantasy football and much more!

We are a community of real estate agents who are Christians and serve people in the real estate business. Over 30 years of experience as a believer and even longer in the real estate business!🎙️ Realtors of Faith Podcast | – Faith, Real Estate, and Serving OthersFrom praying with clients to faithfully serving everyone God places in his path, Russ embodies what it means to lead with integrity, purpose, and compassion in today’s market. Whether you're a homebuyer, seller, or a real estate agent looking for a community that puts Christ first, this episode will both inspire and ...