For example, I was reminded of the time I dutifully followed my SatNav whilst holidaying in the Lake District and soon began ascending the UK’s steepest road. There is a good chance the examples of algorithms covered in Hello World will relate to you.
Moving on, it is safe to say that algorithms effectively run my world, with search engines and data playing a major role in both my professional and personal life, as is the case for many other people across the world. I found this approach to be incredibly refreshing as we often fall into the trap of reading one person’s narrative, designed solely to justify their own opinions. But Fry doesn’t sit on the fence either, instead her stance is one of understanding for both sides where algorithms can cause harm, and where they can help. Instead, the book is broken down into chapters covering specific topics medicine, cars, crime and so on, with the pros and cons of each being discussed, with scientific research and relevant examples. What I particularly enjoyed about Hello World, is how Fry avoids favouring either side of the mankind vs robot argument. Instead, Hannah Fry uses her skills as a mathematician and lecturer to simplify the complex world of algorithms by focussing on the applications across modern society, as opposed to how they are built. And don’t worry about reading lines of code or mathematical equations, you will find very little of this in Hello World. How vital are algorithms to society, and what happens when the people using them step over the ‘creepy line’ between ethical and unethical use? If you don’t know, or just need reminding of how it can (and does) happen, then this book is a must read. This is perhaps not a cover to cover read for everyone. Key – : The real life examples are imperative to the book and I feel there is something for everyone, yet interest may come and go across the chapters depending on personal interests.
Key + : A brilliantly educational, yet simple overview of algorithms and how they affect the world around us, how the future stands to be impacted, and where everything could go wrong (if we let it). Who would you rather determined your fate – a human or an algorithm? The Blurb : Y o u are accused of a crime.
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