Today, life has become too easy and simple with the innovation of technology. In the past, people had to search entire books to know about a particular topic. But in the present, we have access to the internet that helps us to connect to the whole world in just a couple of seconds. Similarly, Uber rides have emerged commonplace. Also, space companies have sent dozens of satellites in space such that space traffic has become an issue. However, while living in busy schedules, has anyone thought about how it all became possible? How is it possible to search for any destination on Google Maps? Why traveling in space is a hot topic these days? It’s because several software are working behind all these major inventions that stand on the creation of algorithms.
What is an Algorithm?
Though every algorithm refers to computers, SEO, and data structures, we should right now focus on a general, understandable explanation. An algorithm is a set of instructions or rules or definite steps that define what to do and how to do it through mathematical operations. Basically, it’s a process to solve problems when inputted into a machine or computer. For a layman, it is similar to a recipe; for instance, there can be a plethora of ways to make a burger but by following a process one knows first to prepare the vegetables and sauces, then fry the patties or add chicken followed by heating the buns and finally preparing an eatable product. Further, when algorithms mix together, they make up the software to which a general name of ‘technology’ is given.
A Java software is a whole set of instructions; pioneer of the innovation of technology
How has this ‘Innovation of Technology’ impacted our lives?
High-tech gadgets i.e. mobile phones with operations like touch screens and split-screen work due to algorithms. As we search for anything on mobile applications, the software skims through millions of algorithms to give us the desired result. Whenever we opt for online delivery options, the algorithms present us with the most nearby cab driver or franchise. Even an ATM works through algorithms. The usage of ATM signifies how heavily and totally dependent we are on algorithms such that even for keeping our cash balance in check, we trust a machine operated by algorithms.
Algorithms have penetrated into our lives and we realize their importance when our machines shut down due to a power failure. Artificial Intelligence has a strong link with the innovation of technology that decides the newsfeed according to our preferences. What shows to binge-watch on Netflix are all decided by keenly engineered algorithms. The book, 21 Lessons in the 21st Century, talks about how the continual flow of data will influence the future. The influence of data has groped the world and will take over the responsibility of making decisions of life.
The Allure of Dataism
While we encounter an unimaginable amount of information every day, we have developed a sense of understanding for the influence of dataism. Digitization doesn’t allow biasedness, everything is fair due to which many governments still don’t operate on digital data. This allows them to do corruption and hide many important data from the public. The allure of dataism is unending progress, so it’s better that we get used to it and hands on experience the creation of technology.
