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SUMMARY:Friction in the Machine: How Fluid Processes Allow Optimal Human-C
 omputer Interaction - Mr Tim Ronan (Palantir Technologies)
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DESCRIPTION:It is well understood that humans and computers have different
  strengths\nand weaknesses when it comes to solving problems. But what hap
 pens when\nthey need to work together? Is computational power\, human inge
 nuity or\nsome mix of the two the key factor in arriving at the most effic
 ient\nsolution? This talk will explore a surprising example from the world
  of\nchess that helps to explain why Palantir chooses to build software in
  the\nway it does.\n\nTim Ronan was one of Palantir's first engineers in t
 heir Washington DC\noffice. Throughout Tim's time at Palantir\, he has led
  our work with US\nFederal Law Enforcement customers\, started Palantir's 
 business in New\nZealand\, and been responsible for leading product vision
  on several\ntransformative capabilities. Tim is now based in London where
  he ensures\nthe success of Palantir's work across the UK\, Europe\, Latin
  America\, and\nCanada. Tim received his Bachelors degree from the Univers
 ity of Notre\nDame in Aerospace Engineering and his Masters degree from th
 e University\nof Virginia.\n\nAdmission free to CUCaTS members\, £2 other
 wise. Membership may also be bought at the door. As usual refreshments wil
 l be served 15 minutes before the start of the talk.
LOCATION: Centre for Mathematical Sciences\, Meeting Room 5 (centre buildi
 ng\, basement)
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