Algorithms are a hot topic of conversation, as Facebook, er, Meta, finds itself criticized for employing algorithms that promote anger and strife for the purpose of increasing customer engagement with ...

Imagine a town with two widget merchants. Customers prefer cheaper widgets, so the merchants must compete to set the lowest price. Unhappy with their meager profits, they meet one night in a ...

**This article was taken from The WIRED World in 2016--_our fourth annual trends report, a standalone magazine in which our network of expert writers and influencers predicts what's coming next. Be ...