What Is an Algorithm? (And Why It Secretly Runs Your Life)

From ancient math to modern AI, algorithms have quietly shaped our world for thousands of years. In this video, we uncover their origins, evolution, and the surprising ways they influence everyday life. ⏱️ Timestamps: ⏱️ 0:48 – What Is an Algorithm? ⏱️ 1:28 – The Surprising Origin of the Word ⏱️ 2:02 – Ancient Algorithms ⏱️ 3:45 – The Euclidean Algorithm ⏱️ 4:11 – The Rise of Computers ⏱️ 4:46 – Algorithms in Everyday Life ⏱️ 5:24 – Scale, Not Intelligence ⏱️ 6:30 – Understanding the Machine 💡 Algorithms aren’t magic—they’re mirrors of human logic. The better we understand them, the better we understand ourselves. Video edited by: Jen B. #Algorithms #ArtificialIntelligence #HistoryOfSimpleThings #ComputerScience #MathHistory #MachineLearning #TechExplained #DigitalHistory #ScienceEducation #AIExplained #CodingBasics #AlgorithmBias #DataScience #TechnologyHistory #EngineeringFacts #HiddenScience #STEMEducation