The Algorithmic Turn

The Algorithmic Turn refers to a shift in how society approaches problem-solving and decision-making, emphasizing the increasing importance of algorithms—step-by-step rules or formulas used by computers. This change impacts many areas like finance, healthcare, and social media, where algorithms analyze large amounts of data to automate choices, predictions, and actions. While they can enhance efficiency and insights, the Algorithmic Turn also raises questions about bias, transparency, and control, as decisions become more dependent on machine-driven processes rather than human judgment alone.