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Apr 2019
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The Surprising Ways Algorithms Steer You...

Mike Carruthers | OmniCast Media
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Do you ever long for the good old days? Nostalgia can be such a wonderful thing. We begin this episode with a look at why the past can seem so idyllic and wonderful and what the positive effects of looking back are. http://science.howstuffworks.com/life/inside-the-mind/human-brain/nostalgia4.htm Do you really understand what algorithms are and how they work? ... Show More
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