1) In what ways do algorithms dictate decisions in our daily lives? Can you think of an example outside of banking? 2) How do algorithms determine what adverts you see online? Do you think this is helpful or harmful? 3) Why are computers better at processing large amounts of data than humans? What are the advantages and disadvantages? 4) What kind of data do we input into algorithms, and what kind of output do we expect? Can you give an example from social media or banking? 5) Do you think algorithms can miscalculate? What might cause these mistakes? 6) How do algorithms categorise people on social media? Do you think this affects our choices? 7) What kinds of decisions do algorithms generate? Do you trust these decisions? 8) Predictive policing uses algorithms to forecast crimes. Do you think this is a good idea? Why or why not? 9) How can algorithms reinforce prejudice or bias? Can you think of other areas where this might happen? 10) Has an algorithm ever dictated an important decision in your life (e.g., loan approval, job application)? How did you feel about it? 11) Do you think algorithms determine too much about what we see online? Would you prefer more human control? 12) When you process information online, do you trust computers more than people? Why? 13) What kind of personal data do you usually input into websites or apps? Do you worry about the output they produce? 14) Have you ever noticed an algorithm miscalculate something about you (e.g., wrong recommendations)? How did you react? 15) Do you like how social media categorises your interests? Why or why not? 16) Do you think algorithms generate fair decisions in areas like healthcare or education? Explain. 17) If you could forecast the future using data, what would you want to predict? 18) Do you think algorithms reinforce stereotypes in advertising or news? Give an example.

Reflecting on Algorithms

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