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Mentioned in 29 episodes

Algorithms to Live By

The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Book • 2016

Brian Christian

In 'Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions', Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths illustrate how algorithms used by computers can be applied to various human problems.

The book covers topics such as the optimal stopping problem, sorting, caching, and randomness, providing practical advice on decision-making, managing time and resources, and understanding human cognition and behavior.

It emphasizes the importance of calculated risks, breaking down problems into manageable parts, and embracing randomness and uncertainty in decision-making processes.

Mentioned by

Rory Sutherland

Mentioned in 29 episodes

Recommended by

Rory Sutherland

as a useful book on algorithms.

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Mentioned by

Logan Ury

as the source of her introduction to the secretary problem.

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Mentioned by

Sean Carroll

as a general audience treatment of resource rationality, co-authored by

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and Brian Christian.

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Mentioned by

Logan Ury

when explaining the 'secretary problem' in dating.

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Recommended by

Rory Sutherland

for its insights on decision-making and life strategies.

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Mentioned by

Tom Griffiths

as his earlier mega-bestselling book connecting computer science and everyday life.

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Mentioned by

Dave Asprey

as a prior book coauthored by

Tom Griffiths

when introducing his background.

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Recommended by Tanya Lombrozo as an accessible book that applies tools from computer science and statistics to everyday decision problems.

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Recommended by

Ben Brubaker

as a humanistic exploration of how computer-science problems illuminate everyday decisions and personal values.

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Mencionado por

Javi

como un libro que aplica algoritmos informáticos a la toma de decisiones humanas.

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