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27-Sep-2022
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A Quick Summary of Basic Boolean Algebra

In reference to Meredith Broussard's Unartificial Intelligence: How Computers Misunderstand the World ...

Basically:

A programmer uses basic Boolean algebra a lot to define conditions under which some action is to be taken. Here's a simple program a person might run over before heading out — always take your money and car keys, but only take your umbrella if the weather is threatening:

    Take your wallet or purse.
    Take your automobile keys.
    IF not(the sun is out) or (weather forecast predicts rain)
        Take your umbrella.
    ENDIF

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