: why human intelligence still beats algorithms Gigerenzer, Gerd creator author text enk 2023 monographic eng

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vii, 311 pages : illustrations (black and white) ; 20 cm An essential guide to navigating our data-driven world, from one of the most influential psychologists of the twenty-first century Is more data always better? Do algorithms really make better decisions than humans? Can we stay in control in an increasingly automated world? Drawing on examples from all spheres of life - media literacy, online dating, self-driving cars, the justice system, health records - Gerd Gigerenzer shows how, when it comes to data and decision making, more isn't always better: when dealing with uncertainty, the elegant and nuanced simplicity of human reasoning beats complex algorithms time and time again. 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 digital world in which we want to live. Is true love just a click away? — What AI is best at : the stable-world principle — Machines influence how we think of intelligence — Are self-driving cars just down the road? — Common sense AI — One data point can beat big data — Transparency — Sleepwalking into surveillance — The psychology of getting users hooked — Safety and self-control — Fact or fake? / Gerd Gigerenzer. Originally published: London: Allen Lane, 2022. Includes bibliographical references and index. Artificial intelligence Social aspects Expert systems (Computer science) Safety measures Expert systems (Computer science) Risk assessment Q334.7 .G54 2022 9780141995045 StDuBDS 221031 20250514095653.0 990232951940107026 eng