The efficiency paradox : what big data can't do
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New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
Edition
First edition.
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xxxi, 282 pages ; 25 cm
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San Luis Obispo Library - Adult Nonfiction
658.515
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658.515
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Published
New York : Alfred A. Knopf, 2018.
Format
Book
Edition
First edition.
Language
English

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Includes bibliographical references (pages 221-263) and index.
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"A bold challenge to our obsession with efficiency--and a new understanding of how to benefit from the powerful potential of serendipity Algorithms, multitasking, sharing economy, life hacks: our culture can't get enough of efficiency. One of the great promises of the Internet and big data revolutions is the idea that we can improve the processes and routines of our work and personal lives to get more done in less time than ever before. There is no doubt that we're performing at higher scales and going faster than ever, but what if we're headed in the wrong direction? The Efficiency Paradox questions our ingrained assumptions about efficiency, persuasively showing how relying on the algorithms of platforms can in fact lead to wasted efforts, missedopportunities, and above all an inability to break out of established patterns. Edward Tenner offers a smarter way to think about efficiency, showing how we can combine artificial intelligence and our own intuition, leaving ourselves and our institutionsopen to learning from the random and unexpected"--,Provided by publisher.
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"bold challenge to our obsession with efficiency--and a new understanding of how to benefit from the powerful potential of serendipity"--,Provided by publisher.

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