Gerd Gigerenzer
How to Stay Smart in a Smart World
Why Human Intelligence Still Beats Algorithms
MIT Press, 2022
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Artificial intelligence is transforming society. Learn why humans need to stay in charge.
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As digital technology transforms the world, experts debate the future role of human intelligence. Rather than embrace artificial intelligence with open arms or fear its dominance, psychologist Gerd Gigerenzer recommends walking a middle road: Allow AI to do what it does well, avoid trusting it in areas where it performs poorly, and stay alert to the risks it poses. Offering a wealth of examples – including self-driving cars, dating apps and chess – he illustrates how AI works best in stable environments with well-defined rules. Since the world is far from stable, humans’ cognitive skills will always have a vital role to play.
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About the Author
Gerd Gigerenzer is a psychologist known for his work on bounded rationality. He directs the Harding Center for Risk Literacy at the University of Potsdam and is a partner at Simply Rational – The Decision Institute.
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