What's an algorithm? - David J. Malan
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An
algorithm is a 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.
What's something that you did today that could be described in the form of an algorithm?
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Meet The Creators
- Composer Bart de Jong (of Men of Mega), Jasper ten Kleij (of Men of Mega)
- Educator David J. Malan
- Director Joyce Stenneke
- Narrator David J. Malan
