With the rise of non-biological agents on steemit I think it might be relevant to post this TEDGlobal video from 2011 about how 'algorithms shape our world'.
From the ted.com site :
We live in a world run by algorithms, computer programs that make decisions or solve problems for us. In this riveting, funny talk, Kevin Slavin shows how modern algorithms determine stock prices, espionage tactics, even the movies you watch. But, he asks: If we depend on complex algorithms to manage our daily decisions — when do we start to lose control?
Enjoy
