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The book explores the complexities of digitalization in the 21st century, emphasizing the influence of algorithms and big data on our lives. It critiques the common belief that effective problem-solving relies solely on fast algorithms and data mining, highlighting the often-overlooked foundations in logic, mathematics, computer science, and philosophy. The discussion addresses the misunderstandings of the opportunities and risks presented by these technologies, urging a deeper examination of the principles that underpin our increasingly digital world.
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DIGITAL AND THE REAL WORLD, THE, Klaus Mainzer
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- Released
- 2017
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- Title
- DIGITAL AND THE REAL WORLD, THE
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Klaus Mainzer
- Publisher
- World Scientific
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 472
- ISBN13
- 9789813225480
- Category
- Mathematics
- Description
- The book explores the complexities of digitalization in the 21st century, emphasizing the influence of algorithms and big data on our lives. It critiques the common belief that effective problem-solving relies solely on fast algorithms and data mining, highlighting the often-overlooked foundations in logic, mathematics, computer science, and philosophy. The discussion addresses the misunderstandings of the opportunities and risks presented by these technologies, urging a deeper examination of the principles that underpin our increasingly digital world.