How algorithms shape our world | Kevin Slavin

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http://www.ted.com Kevin Slavin argues that we’re living in a world designed for — and increasingly controlled by — algorithms. In this riveting talk from TEDGlobal, he shows how these complex computer programs determine: espionage tactics, stock prices, movie scripts, and architecture. And he warns that we are writing code we can’t understand, with implications we can’t control.

TEDTalks is a daily video podcast of the best talks and performances from the TED Conference, where the world’s leading thinkers and doers give the talk of their lives in 18 minutes. TED stands for Technology, Entertainment, Design, and TEDTalks cover these topics as well as science, business, development and the arts. Closed captions and translated subtitles in a variety of languages are now available on TED.com, at http://www.ted.com/translate.

Excruciating Pain – Red Bull X-Alps 2011 – Day Four

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Day four of the world’s toughest adventure race saw a big shake-up in the rankings.
Christian Maurer broke from the pack yesterday.

This morning, he awoke in a high mountain hut, took the turn point, and continued on his way. Four down, four to go: he is knocking down the turn points like skittles towards the rainbow as he heads for Piz Palu.

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Outnumbered: BBC America Comedy 0:30 Launch Trailer

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OUTNUMBERED comedy launch trailer
Kids: 3, Parents: 2 — let the games begin. Meet the world’s most chaotic family: Jake worries about everything, Ben constantly lies to his parents, and Karen has a limitless number of questions. OUTNUMBERED joins the Ministry of Laughs, BBC America’s comedy block hosted by Chris Hardwick, premiering Saturday July 30th at 11/10c. Visit http://www.bbcamerica.com/ministryoflaughs for more hilarity.