[HN Gopher] Algorithms are breaking how we think [video]
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       Algorithms are breaking how we think [video]
        
       Author : dkek
       Score  : 25 points
       Date   : 2025-02-22 17:49 UTC (5 hours ago)
        
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       | CaliforniaKarl wrote:
       | I was considering posting this here, but I worry that it will
       | trigger most of the folks who frequent this site, leading to more
       | flamewars than valuable discussion.
        
         | karmakaze wrote:
         | Not for me. I watch a lot of the channel's content but used to
         | the tech deep dives and historical context. This is a different
         | kind of video--not my cup of tea. I only wish it didn't group
         | things under "algorithms" as I'd expect the channel's viewers
         | to be better informed. It does say "feed algorithm" later, but
         | then also mentions LLM chatbots which have algorithms for
         | training and evaluation, but that's not what makes the output--
         | it's the model weights which is definitely not an algorithm.
        
           | amlib wrote:
           | I think in popular parlance "algorithm" has become an
           | allegory to this nebulous entity who directs and influences
           | our life. Alec is probably aware of the correct usage of the
           | word algorithm but if you want to reach a broad audience
           | without having to delve deep into details and long winded
           | explanations I guess it's fine to use the popular meaning.
        
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