How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms
How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms
How to Stay Smart in a Smart World: Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms
Description
Description
'Enlightening, impassioned, powerful' The Times
From dating apps and self-driving cars to facial recognition and the justice system, the increasing presence of AI has been widely championed - but there are limitations and risks too. In this book Gigerenzer shows how humans are often the greatest source of uncertainty and when people are involved, unwavering trust in complex algorithms can become a recipe for disaster. We need, now more than ever, to arm ourselves with knowledge that will help us make better decisions in a digital age. Filled with practical examples and cutting-edge research, How to Stay Smart in a Smart World examines the growing role of AI at all levels of daily life with refreshing clarity. This book is a life raft in a sea of information and an urgent invitation to actively shape the world in which we want to live. 'Masterful ... an essential read' Gary Klein, author of Sources of Power 'One of the world's most eminent psychologists' Spectator
About the Author
About the Author
Gerd Gigerenzer is Director of the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam, Director Emeritus at the Max Planck Institute for Human Development, and Partner of Simply Rational--the Institute for Decisions. He is the author of Calculated Risks, Gut Feelings, Risk Savvy, and How to Stay Smart in a Smart World (MIT Press).
Critical Reviews
Critical Reviews
"Anyone worried about the age of AI will sleep better after reading this intelligent account."
-- Publishers Weekly "A seriously compelling, eye opening, and well researched investigation."
-- Library Journal "Persuasive."
-- The Times UK "Gigerenzer deftly explains the limits and dangers of technology and AI."
-- New Scientist "Essential reading for anyone exposed to technology that shapes our behavior rather than meeting our needs. In other words, it is essential reading for all of us."
-- Morning Star
-- Publishers Weekly "A seriously compelling, eye opening, and well researched investigation."
-- Library Journal "Persuasive."
-- The Times UK "Gigerenzer deftly explains the limits and dangers of technology and AI."
-- New Scientist "Essential reading for anyone exposed to technology that shapes our behavior rather than meeting our needs. In other words, it is essential reading for all of us."
-- Morning Star
Publishing Information
Publishing Information
Publisher:
MIT Press
Pub date:
2025-09-23
Length:
320 pages
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