# What's an algorithm?

- Institution: TED
- Department: TED-Ed
- Speaker: David J. Malan
- Year: 2013
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Mathematics, Computer science
- Source: [TED](https://www.ted.com/talks/david_j_malan_what_s_an_algorithm)
- Licence: [CC BY-NC-ND 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc-nd/4.0/) (Non-commercial use only, and no changed versions.)
- Who can watch: Tweens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

An algorithm is a method of solving problems both big and small. Though computers run algorithms constantly, humans can also solve problems with algorithms. David J. Malan explains how algorithms can be used in seemingly simple situations and also complex ones. \[Directed by Joyce Stenneke, narrated by David J. Malan\].

## Lectures

1. [What's an algorithm?](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/ted/david_j_malan_what_s_an_algorithm/1d5e4820b688), 5 min (TED's player)