“Every computer divides itself into its hardware and its software, the machine host to its algorithm, the human being to his mind. It is hardly surprising that men and women have done what computers now do long before computers could do anything at all. The dissociation between mind and matter in men and machines is very striking; it suggests that almost any stable and reliable organization of material objects can execute an algorithm and so come to command some form of intelligence.”
Quote by David Berlinski
Work
The Advent of the Algorithm: The Idea that Rules the World
This book delves into the history and significance of algorithms, examining their role in shaping modern life and the profound influence they have on various aspects of society. more
Author
David Berlinski
David Berlinski is an American educator renowned for his contributions to mathematics and philosophy. Born in 1942, he graduated from Columbia University with a Ph.D. in mathematics. Berlinski is praised for his clear and insightful writing style, with his works spanning a wide range of topics from scientific philosophy to cultural commentary. more
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