Predicting the World with Math

Explore the power of mathematics in predicting and understanding our world in this 89-minute conference talk from the 2014 World Science Festival. Delve into the realm of big data, algorithms, and machine learning with experts James Fowler, Steven Strogatz, Andrew Lo, and Seth Lloyd. Discover how massive amounts of data are being used to revolutionize fields like medicine, technology, and social sciences. Learn about the complexity of algorithms that power everyday services like Google searches and Netflix recommendations. Investigate the potential of tracking individual behavior, natural algorithms, and social media predictions. Discuss philosophical questions about determinism and the nature of the universe. Examine the impact of quantum computing on future predictions and explore real-world applications in disease spread modeling and epidemic control. Gain insights into interdisciplinary problem-solving approaches and the intersection of demographics and marketing in our increasingly connected world.

Predicting the World with Math introduction.
Ira Flatow's Introduction.
Participant Introductions.
How much data is there in the world?
What is big data and machine learning?
Will we need new tools to analyze all of this data?
Will we be able to track everything you do 24/7?
Are there ant natural algorithms that can predict our world?
Can we use FaceBook to make predictions of the world?
Does god play dice with the universe?
Asking better questions to get better data.
Can we predict when society will change it's mind?
How will quantum computing change the future?
Predicting how a disease will spread.
Why was the SARS epidemic stunted from predictions?
How do you all approach a problem from your different decisions.
Demographics and marketing in a social world.