{"product_id":"the-economy-of-algorithms-by-marek-kowalkiewicz","title":"The Economy of Algorithms by Marek Kowalkiewicz","description":"\u003ch2 data-start=\"44\" data-end=\"62\"\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"91\"\u003eThe Economy of Algorithms\u003c\/em\u003e unpacks the emergence of a new economic era—where self‑acting algorithms (or “digital minions”) are reshaping industries, work, and everyday life. Kowalkiewicz argues that while the corporate age gave way to the digital economy built on people, we now inhabit the \u003cstrong data-start=\"356\" data-end=\"379\"\u003ealgorithmic economy\u003c\/strong\u003e, where automation, AI, and autonomous agents execute tasks, make decisions, and sometimes, even surprise us \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"604\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eThrough engaging stories, case studies, and analogies, the author explores how algorithms optimize shopping, target advertising—even to smart fridges—and manage employment by controlling ride‑share assignments. He delves into unintended consequences, from algorithmic bias and price gouging to surveillance risks and job displacement\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/cx.institute\/blogs\/2024\/1\/23\/the-economy-of-algorithms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/cx.institute\/blogs\/2024\/1\/23\/the-economy-of-algorithms?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-full grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"606\" data-end=\"682\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eImportantly, the book concludes with \u003cstrong data-start=\"37\" data-end=\"61\"\u003enine practical rules\u003c\/strong\u003e—from embracing curiosity and optimism to effective oversight—that help individuals and organizations thrive alongside these digital agents rather than being outpaced by them\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"689\" data-end=\"733\"\u003eAbout the Author –\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"735\" data-end=\"811\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarek Kowalkiewicz\u003c\/strong\u003e (born 1978), a Polish‑Australian professor and Chair of Digital Economy at the Queensland University of Technology, leads research on AI, digital transformation, and machine learning. Before academia, he held leadership roles in Silicon Valley and at SAP’s Machine Learning Lab in Singapore, also serving as a research fellow at Microsoft Research Asia\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marek_Kowalkiewicz?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Marek_Kowalkiewicz?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]! transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between absolute\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"-me-1 flex h-full items-center rounded-full px-1 text-[#8F8F8F]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"813\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative -mx-px my-[-0.2rem] rounded px-px py-[0.2rem] transition-colors duration-100 ease-in-out\"\u003eRecognized by Thinkers360 as a Top 100 Global Thought Leader in AI in 2023, Kowalkiewicz’s work spans practical innovation and storytelling. His book won the 2024 Australian Business Book Award in the Technology category and earned praise for its accessibility and insight as a down‑to‑earth guide to algorithmic agency and ethical adoption in society and business\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Clapping Pages","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":45255613087930,"sku":"354XPEY2P-Used","price":19.0,"currency_code":"AED","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5576\/0826\/files\/mk_2b4d482d-102d-4b33-86c5-ebd989e58b59.jpg?v=1761066667","url":"https:\/\/clappingpages.com\/products\/the-economy-of-algorithms-by-marek-kowalkiewicz","provider":"Clapping Pages","version":"1.0","type":"link"}