Academic discussion on algorithmic vs. clinical prediction methods

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Academic discussion on algorithmic vs. clinical prediction methods The passage is a scholarly commentary on the history of algorithms and a summary of psychological research. It contains no specific allegations, names, transactions, or actionable leads involving powerful actors or controversial actions. Key insights: Defines 'algorist' as someone suspicious of human judgment in scientific contexts.; Cites a 1996 study comparing subjective clinical predictions to algorithmic methods across various domains.; Claims algorithmic approaches often outperform subjective ones in accuracy.