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What's an algorithm? - David J. Malan

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View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/your-brain-... An algorithm is a mathematical method of solving problems both big and small. Though computers run algorithms constantly, humans can also solve problems with algorithms. David J. Malan explains how algorithms can be used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones. Lesson by David J. Malan, animation by enjoyanimation. ...more
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What's an algorithm? - David J. Malan
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2013May 20
View full lesson: http://ed.ted.com/lessons/your-brain-... An algorithm is a mathematical method of solving problems both big and small. Though computers run algorithms constantly, humans can also solve problems with algorithms. David J. Malan explains how algorithms can be used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones. Lesson by David J. Malan, animation by enjoyanimation.

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