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There is an aura of mystery around all that, which perhaps flatters the acolytes of algorithms. Being described a “programmer” or “computer scientist” marks you as a decent, albeit somewhat technical, character. How much better to be a member of the tribe that is about to change almost everything in our lives?
There is definitely a sense in which algorithms are a sort of god. They are mostly held unaccountable, like gods; things happen, not because of human agency, but because they were decided by an algorithm, and the algorithm sits beyond the pale of responsibility. Machines, running algorithms, can surpass human performance in more and more fields so that it appears that the area of human superiority is reduced day by day; some believe that the day where computers will be able to surpass humans in every aspect of cognition is not far away.
But there is also a sense in which algorithms are nothing like gods, although we often lose sight of it. An algorithm does not produce its results by an act of revelation. We know exactly the rules that it follows and kinds of steps it takes. No matter how wonderful the outcome, it can always be traced back to some elementary operations. To people who are newcomers to algorithms, it may come as a surprise how elementary these may be. That is not to besmirch algorithms; seeing how something really works may take out some part of its mystique. At the same time, understanding how something works may allow us to appreciate the elegance of its design, even if it is no longer mysterious.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
Great start to understanding algorithms, with excellent visual aides. I might read it again sometime.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to a fascinating subject!
This was an excellent introduction to algorithms, from simple to more complicated. Algorithms get a bad rap in today's culture, not due to what they are, but due to how they are applied and blinding speed today's computing environment that can run thousands of iterations in less than a second.A fundamental takeaway was that all algorithms can be done by hand as it is nothing more than an instructional framework to solve a particular problem. The chapters on search and on sort were well done. The last chapter on Deep Learning and neuron networks was really well done in my opinion and explained the concept in a way that was simple to understand. Hopefully all the books in the MIT series are as well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy First Step in Understanding the Invisible Forces Driving Our Digital Age
Algorithms is part of MIT's Essential Knowledge Series, a collection of concise books designed for lay readers on topics ranging from Animal Rights to Phenology. In this installment, author Panos Louridas—Associate Professor in the Department of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business—guides readers through the core computer science algorithms that power systems like Google Search, RSA encryption, and sorting mechanisms.Louridas highlights key contributions from historical figures such as Euclid, Euler, Hierholzer, and Dijkstra, offering accessible explanations that sidestep heavy mathematics in favor of clear, visual illustrations. Concepts like nodes, quicksort, and even neural networks are made understandable, making the book an inviting primer for those curious about AI and deep learning.While some reviewers criticize the book for being too short or not technical enough, that was never its purpose. Rather, the aim is to give any educated reader a thoughtful introduction to the foundational logic behind tools like ChatGPT, Google Genesis, and DeepSeek.In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, Louridas offers not a deep dive, but a sturdy first step into understanding the invisible forces driving our digital age.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to prepare for a challenging topic
My daughter found this book good preparation for her entry studies studies of algorithms and programing logic to solve software development problems and projects. I want to read it when she is done.
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Very interesting book.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
The author started the book talking about rhythmic patterns. I returned it
Great introduction to Algorithms
The book fulfills a brief idea of algorithms that are widely used today in several fields. It begins from simple concepts and leads you to more complex topics such as the foundations of Nerual Networks. The book invites you to broaden the presented knowledge by yourself.
I like it.
this book was successful
Should publish in newspapers how Facebook Algorithms actually work
This is a basic explanation of the importance of Algorithms in cyberspace like Facebook. There are Bad Algorithms and Good Algorithms. In the case of Facebook, Who are the shareholders paying the Algorithms-expert Engineers to Prompt someone to any Feature Adverts, Notifications, News, or Events?
Quality read, full of information.
One of the many quality MIT Press series, worth picking up.
Fast delivery/good condition
Book in great condition
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Description:
Editorial Reviews
About the Author
Excerpt. © Reprinted by permission. All rights reserved.
There is an aura of mystery around all that, which perhaps flatters the acolytes of algorithms. Being described a “programmer” or “computer scientist” marks you as a decent, albeit somewhat technical, character. How much better to be a member of the tribe that is about to change almost everything in our lives?
There is definitely a sense in which algorithms are a sort of god. They are mostly held unaccountable, like gods; things happen, not because of human agency, but because they were decided by an algorithm, and the algorithm sits beyond the pale of responsibility. Machines, running algorithms, can surpass human performance in more and more fields so that it appears that the area of human superiority is reduced day by day; some believe that the day where computers will be able to surpass humans in every aspect of cognition is not far away.
But there is also a sense in which algorithms are nothing like gods, although we often lose sight of it. An algorithm does not produce its results by an act of revelation. We know exactly the rules that it follows and kinds of steps it takes. No matter how wonderful the outcome, it can always be traced back to some elementary operations. To people who are newcomers to algorithms, it may come as a surprise how elementary these may be. That is not to besmirch algorithms; seeing how something really works may take out some part of its mystique. At the same time, understanding how something works may allow us to appreciate the elegance of its design, even if it is no longer mysterious.
Reviews:
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent.
Great start to understanding algorithms, with excellent visual aides. I might read it again sometime.
5.0 out of 5 stars Great intro to a fascinating subject!
This was an excellent introduction to algorithms, from simple to more complicated. Algorithms get a bad rap in today's culture, not due to what they are, but due to how they are applied and blinding speed today's computing environment that can run thousands of iterations in less than a second.A fundamental takeaway was that all algorithms can be done by hand as it is nothing more than an instructional framework to solve a particular problem. The chapters on search and on sort were well done. The last chapter on Deep Learning and neuron networks was really well done in my opinion and explained the concept in a way that was simple to understand. Hopefully all the books in the MIT series are as well done.
5.0 out of 5 stars Sturdy First Step in Understanding the Invisible Forces Driving Our Digital Age
Algorithms is part of MIT's Essential Knowledge Series, a collection of concise books designed for lay readers on topics ranging from Animal Rights to Phenology. In this installment, author Panos Louridas—Associate Professor in the Department of Management Science and Technology at the Athens University of Economics and Business—guides readers through the core computer science algorithms that power systems like Google Search, RSA encryption, and sorting mechanisms.Louridas highlights key contributions from historical figures such as Euclid, Euler, Hierholzer, and Dijkstra, offering accessible explanations that sidestep heavy mathematics in favor of clear, visual illustrations. Concepts like nodes, quicksort, and even neural networks are made understandable, making the book an inviting primer for those curious about AI and deep learning.While some reviewers criticize the book for being too short or not technical enough, that was never its purpose. Rather, the aim is to give any educated reader a thoughtful introduction to the foundational logic behind tools like ChatGPT, Google Genesis, and DeepSeek.In a world increasingly shaped by algorithms, Louridas offers not a deep dive, but a sturdy first step into understanding the invisible forces driving our digital age.
5.0 out of 5 stars Good book to prepare for a challenging topic
My daughter found this book good preparation for her entry studies studies of algorithms and programing logic to solve software development problems and projects. I want to read it when she is done.
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting book
Very interesting book.
2.0 out of 5 stars Not what I expected
The author started the book talking about rhythmic patterns. I returned it
Great introduction to Algorithms
The book fulfills a brief idea of algorithms that are widely used today in several fields. It begins from simple concepts and leads you to more complex topics such as the foundations of Nerual Networks. The book invites you to broaden the presented knowledge by yourself.
I like it.
this book was successful
Should publish in newspapers how Facebook Algorithms actually work
This is a basic explanation of the importance of Algorithms in cyberspace like Facebook. There are Bad Algorithms and Good Algorithms. In the case of Facebook, Who are the shareholders paying the Algorithms-expert Engineers to Prompt someone to any Feature Adverts, Notifications, News, or Events?
Quality read, full of information.
One of the many quality MIT Press series, worth picking up.
Fast delivery/good condition
Book in great condition
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