Living With Algorithms
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Living with Algorithms
A nuanced account from a user perspective of what it’s like to live in a datafied world. We live in a media-saturated society that increasingly transforms our experiences, relations, and identities into data others can analyze and monetize. Algorithms are key to this process, surveilling our most mundane practices, and to many, their control over our lives seems absolute. In Living with Algorithms, Ignacio Siles critically challenges this view by surveying user dynamics in the global south across three algorithmic platforms—Netflix, Spotify, and TikTok—and finds, surprisingly, a more balanced relationship. Drawing on a wealth of empirical evidence that privileges the user over the corporate, Siles examines the personal relationships that have formed between users and algorithms as Latin Americans have integrated these systems into the structures of everyday life, enacted them ritually, participated in public with and through them, and thwarted them. Sometimes users follow algorithms, Siles finds, and sometimes users resist them. At times, users do both. Agency lies in the navigation of the spaces in-between. By analyzing what we do with algorithms rather than what algorithms do to us, Living with Algorithms clarifies the debate over the future of datafication and whether we have a say in its development. Concentrating on an understudied region of the global south, the book provides a new perspective on the commonalities and differences among users within a global ecology of technologies.
The Algorithm Effect
**The Algorithm Effect Unveiling the Code that Shapes Our Lives** In a world run by unseen forces, The Algorithm Effect exposes the invisible architects of choice guiding our every move. In this gripping exploration, delve into how algorithms dictate our decisions from online shopping to the news we consume, painting a comprehensive portrait of their pervasive reach. From the initial chapters, you'll learn how algorithms weave into the fabric of everyday life, transitioning seamlessly from abstract concepts to concrete influences in our society. Discover the silent power of data as it becomes the currency in this new age—fueling the algorithms that cater to personal preferences yet encroach upon privacy and ethics in profound ways. Transit through the marketplace, where personalized ads and tailored suggestions are more than just clever marketing tools. Explore the strategic deployment of pricing algorithms, altering the dynamics of consumerism with every click. Meanwhile, in the realm of social media, uncover the subtle sway of algorithmic curation that shapes public opinion, encourages echo chambers, and battles misinformation. The impact of these digital pulsars reaches our education systems, healthcare, and workplaces, raising questions of ethics, fairness, and bias. Whether diagnosing illnesses or deciding who gets the job, algorithms promise efficiency but demand our vigilance. The Algorithm Effect also casts a spotlight on cultural influence—how our tastes in music and film are sculpted by data-driven selections, while the financial sector sees algorithms dictating trading patterns and credit scores. Unravel the intricacies of algorithmic decision-making that challenge the balance of control between human oversight and machine automation. As you navigate these chapters, gain insights into advocating for awareness, fostering algorithmic literacy, and embracing a future where we coexist with these digital titans. The Algorithm Effect is not just a book; it’s an invitation to understand, question, and shape the algorithmic society of tomorrow. Uncover the blueprint behind our daily choices and become empowered to influence the future of algorithmic governance.
Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives.