How Google Has Changed Society in the Age of Algorithms

Adrian Mikkelsen

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English

Sadiya
03 January 2024

Teaching of a specific subject; Impact of science & technology on society; Technology: general issues; Educational: Sciences, general science

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"""How Google Has Changed Society in the Age of Algorithms"" by Adrian Mikkelsen looks at the big changes that the tech giant has caused in society. This interesting book looks at how Google has changed over time and how that has affected society in a world where algorithms are everywhere.

Find out the amazing story of how Google grew from a revolutionary search engine to a tech giant. Adrian Mikkelsen gives readers an interesting look into the groundbreaking PageRank algorithm and shows how it changed the way people around the world access and use information. This book tells the story of how Google has changed the digital world by expanding into new areas of technology, such as artificial intelligence and data-driven decision-making.

As algorithms become more important in our lives, Mikkelsen shows how technology and culture interact in complex ways. Join conversations about making information more accessible to everyone, using algorithms to make decisions in schools, and the moral issues that come up when it comes to data privacy. The book talks about the pros and cons of Google's data collecting methods, giving readers useful information about how privacy works in the digital age.

Mikkelsen also looks at how algorithms affect societies through media, journalism, and public debate. The book talks about how computers shape stories and cultural trends, from how people read the news to how they feel about things. Find out what problems traditional media outlets are having and what might happen to the media business if algorithms are hacked.

Mikkelsen looks closely at the possible flaws built into algorithms and the effects they have, with a focus on the moral aspects of living in an algorithmic society. The book guides readers through discussions of the moral issues raised by Google's information monopoly. It does this by giving a thought-provoking look at how algorithms affect social structures and rules.

In ""How Google Has Changed Society in the Age of Algorithms,"" Adrian Mikkelsen gives a thorough look at how Google has changed our lives. This book is a must-read for anyone who wants to learn more about how technology, algorithms, and the changes in society that define our digital age are all connected."

By: Adrian Mikkelsen
Imprint: Sadiya
Dimensions: Height: 229mm, Width: 152mm, Spine: 6mm
Weight: 163g
ISBN: 9789360921552
ISBN 10: 9360921556
Pages: 114
Publication Date: 03 January 2024
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active