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Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Brian Christian, Griffiths — 2016
A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives.
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Wojciech Waśniewski@Wojciech
4 stars
Aug 18, 2022

Interesting overview of real life issues and how they were (or weren't) solved by various research areas in computer science/algorithms. Fantastic chapter on game theory and its applications, but quite a few other ideas will stick with me for sure.

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Rishi Kavikondala@rishik10
4 stars
May 29, 2022
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Lexi Kilmartin@lexik97
5 stars
Jun 3, 2023
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Ferit Tenöz@ftenoz
4 stars
Mar 8, 2022

Highlights

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Jahnavi Yelamanchi@jahnaviy

Some problems are better avoided than solved.

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Jahnavi Yelamanchi@jahnaviy

… in the face of slim pickings, lower your standards.

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Jahnavi Yelamanchi@jahnaviy

In any optimal stopping problem, the crucial dilemma is not which option to pick, but how many options to even consider.