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Mentioned in 14 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

Chris Williamson

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

Brian Christian

Michael Bungay Stanier

Mentioned in 14 episodes

Recommended by

Rory Sutherland

as a useful book on algorithms.

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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

Rob Wiblin

as a book discussing mathematical models of the explore-exploit trade-off.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as a book with a funny approach to partner selection.

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Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

in the context of the explore/exploit concept.

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Mentioned by

Logan Ury

when explaining the 37% rule in dating, referencing the secretary problem.

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Mentionné par

Sofiane Hadine

comme la source d'un algorithme d'exploration/exploitation.

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Mentioned by

Alex Andorra

in the introduction, highlighting Tom Griffith’s work in computational cognitive science.

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Mentionné par

Sofiane Hadine

pour expliquer l'importance de la phase d'exploration dans la vingtaine, en référence au paradoxe exploration-exploitation.

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Mentioned by

Logan Ury

when explaining the secretary problem and optimal stop theory in dating.

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Mentioned by Speaker 2 when referencing algorithms being used to make decisions, contrasting it with human emotion.

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Mentioned by

Rob Wiblin

as one of

Brian Christian

's best-selling books, discussing algorithms and their application to decision-making.

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Mentioned by

Patrick O'Shaughnessy

as two of his favorite recent books.

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Mentioned by

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as his favorite book, about computer science.

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Mentioned by

Phil Trammell

when discussing optimal stopping models and their application to philanthropy.

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Mentioned by

Michael Bungay Stanier

as one of

Brian Christian

's books.

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Mentioned by

Phil Trammell

as a book discussing optimal stopping models and their application to life decisions.

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