Why are algorithms called algorithms? A brief history of the Persian polymath you’ve likely never heard of
- Written by: Debbie Passey, Digital Health Research Fellow, The University of Melbourne
Algorithms have become integral to our lives. From social media apps to Netflix, algorithms learn your preferences and prioritise the content you are shown. Google Maps and artificial intelligence are nothing without algorithms.
So, we’ve all heard of them, but where does the word “algorithm” even come from?
Over 1,000 years...
