gutenberg_org , 2 months ago to random

Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of.

Over 1,000 years before the internet and smartphone apps, Persian scientist and polymath Muhammad ibn Mūsā al-Khwārizmī invented the concept of algorithms.

By Debbie Passey. via @ConversationUK

https://theconversation.com/why-are-algorithms-called-algorithms-a-brief-history-of-the-persian-polymath-youve-likely-never-heard-of-229286

#books #mathematics #algorithm

schizanon , 3 months ago to random

Everybody's talking about TikTok's #algorithm like it's some unreproducible magic.

It's just titties y'all; nothing but titties all the way down.

#tiktok #socialMedia

deinol , 3 months ago to random

Facebook’s algorithm prioritizes pictures over text. So if you have a thought, it’s better to take a screenshot of your words and post that. Turning 150 words and 800 characters into 156kb.

What a waste. Facebook is so dumb.

Which is why I’m complaining pointlessly over here.

#Facebook #Monetization #Efficiency #Algorithm #APictureIsWorthAThousandWords

cat_news , 9 months ago to random

Cats Of Mastodon! We are the algorithm. If you see a cat, boost a cat!

#cats #cat #CatsOfMastodon #FediCats #FediFelines #algorithm #boost #CatNews

neatchee , 1 year ago to random

#PSA #Feditip #feditips #infrastructure #Mastodon #HowItWorks

Mastodon is built differently. Just like the birdsite, you won't see every toot in existence but the 'why' is different. On birdsite, an #algorithm decided. Here, it's your #social connections that truly, organically determine what you see.

It works because it gives you control over who you interact with, and the people you interact with shape the timelines of you and all your neighbors.

IMAGE CREDIT: https://axbom.com/mastodon-tips/