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The Advent of the Algorithm
The 300-Year Journey from an Idea to the Computer
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Algorithms serve as essential instructions that enable computers to function, forming the backbone of modern technology. This concept, which has challenged some of history's greatest minds, is fundamental to advancements such as computers, the Internet, virtual reality, and email. The book explores the profound impact of algorithms on our daily lives and the development of contemporary society, highlighting their critical role in shaping the technological landscape we navigate today.
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The Advent of the Algorithm, David Berlinski
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- 2001
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- Title
- The Advent of the Algorithm
- Subtitle
- The 300-Year Journey from an Idea to the Computer
- Language
- English
- Authors
- David Berlinski
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin
- Released
- 2001
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 368
- ISBN13
- 9780156013918
- Category
- Nature in general
- Description
- Algorithms serve as essential instructions that enable computers to function, forming the backbone of modern technology. This concept, which has challenged some of history's greatest minds, is fundamental to advancements such as computers, the Internet, virtual reality, and email. The book explores the profound impact of algorithms on our daily lives and the development of contemporary society, highlighting their critical role in shaping the technological landscape we navigate today.