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"""A persuasive, timely interrogation of one of our age's most dangerous assumptions: that information is the same as understanding, and that everything which counts can be counted."" -- ""Tom Chatfield, author of Netymology and How to Thrive in the Digital Age"" ""A smart and thoughtful overview of algorithms and how they affect our daily lives."" -- ""John P. Kelley, president and CEO of Blackstone Discovery"" ""From policing, to pricing, to the pursuit of happiness, Luke Dormehl demonstrates how algorithms are driving decision-making across a range of endeavours--including some truly unexpected areas."" -- ""Nick Meaney, CEO and cofounder of Epagogix"" ""Narrator Daniel Weyman assumes a conversational style in this wide-ranging and timely investigation into the expanding role of algorithms in our daily lives...While presenting the case studies, Weyman maintains a clear, well-modulated voice and a neutral delivery, echoing the author's intent to raise questions rather than argue a position. Though Weyman's British diction may periodically confuse some American listeners, pithy ideas like 'nothing is safe from a few well-designed algorithms' will not go unnoticed, making for a provocative listen."" -- ""AudioFile"" ""The clash between humanists and technologists, between brain power and machine power, is an ancient battle. In his lucidly written account of how this clash has played out in past years and how it will unfold in the future, Luke Dormehl is a tour guide with the breadth of a scholar, the sagacity of a judge, and the clear eye of a good journalist. This important book deserves to be read, and digested, by all who wrestle with, and enjoy--or worry about--a world transformed by digital technology."" -- ""Ken Auletta, author of Googled"" ""This information-rich narrative...[is] fascinating for experts and laymen alike. A great resource for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of technology and humanity in the twenty-first century."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""This is a timely read for today's computerized and marketing-driven society...Some of the applications are more social or fun in nature (such as those used in online dating or to predict celebrity divorce rates) while others are serious (algorithms to help with law enforcement or diagnose illness)...He leads an intriguing discussion on how the power of algorithms will cause more jobs to be done by computers rather than humans...This book gives readers much to think about."" -- ""Library Journal"""

""A persuasive, timely interrogation of one of our age's most dangerous assumptions: that information is the same as understanding, and that everything which counts can be counted."" -- ""Tom Chatfield, author of Netymology and How to Thrive in the Digital Age"" ""A smart and thoughtful overview of algorithms and how they affect our daily lives."" -- ""John P. Kelley, president and CEO of Blackstone Discovery"" ""From policing, to pricing, to the pursuit of happiness, Luke Dormehl demonstrates how algorithms are driving decision-making across a range of endeavours--including some truly unexpected areas."" -- ""Nick Meaney, CEO and cofounder of Epagogix"" ""Narrator Daniel Weyman assumes a conversational style in this wide-ranging and timely investigation into the expanding role of algorithms in our daily lives...While presenting the case studies, Weyman maintains a clear, well-modulated voice and a neutral delivery, echoing the author's intent to raise questions rather than argue a position. Though Weyman's British diction may periodically confuse some American listeners, pithy ideas like 'nothing is safe from a few well-designed algorithms' will not go unnoticed, making for a provocative listen."" -- ""AudioFile"" ""The clash between humanists and technologists, between brain power and machine power, is an ancient battle. In his lucidly written account of how this clash has played out in past years and how it will unfold in the future, Luke Dormehl is a tour guide with the breadth of a scholar, the sagacity of a judge, and the clear eye of a good journalist. This important book deserves to be read, and digested, by all who wrestle with, and enjoy--or worry about--a world transformed by digital technology."" -- ""Ken Auletta, author of Googled"" ""This information-rich narrative...[is] fascinating for experts and laymen alike. A great resource for anyone seeking to understand the intersection of technology and humanity in the twenty-first century."" -- ""Publishers Weekly"" ""This is a timely read for today's computerized and marketing-driven society...Some of the applications are more social or fun in nature (such as those used in online dating or to predict celebrity divorce rates) while others are serious (algorithms to help with law enforcement or diagnose illness)...He leads an intriguing discussion on how the power of algorithms will cause more jobs to be done by computers rather than humans...This book gives readers much to think about."" -- ""Library Journal""

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Luke Dormehl is a technology journalist, filmmaker and author, who has written for Fast Company, Wired, Consumer Reports, Politico, The L.A. Times, and other publications. He is also the author of The Apple Revolution and The Formula: How Algorithms Solve All Our Problems... And Create More. Daniel Weyman is an actor and an AudioFile Earphones Award-winning narrator. He has appeared on stage in Sam West's Sheffield Crucible production of As You Like It and the Chichester Festival Theatre's production of David Edgar's The Life and Adventures of Nicholas Nickleby. His portrayal of the title character earned him a nomination for Best Performance in a Play at the 2006 TMA Awards. His television appearances include Colditz and the BAFTA-winning BBC drama Dunkirk. In 2010 he played Tom Jackson in his first lead movie role in the film Just Inès.

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