Elliot Lichtman, "The Computer Always Wins: A Playful Introduction to Algorithms through Puzzles and Strategy Games" (MIT Press, 2025)
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Unlocking Algorithms Through Games
In this chapter, the speaker recounts their journey of writing a book that makes algorithms accessible to younger learners through engaging games and puzzles. They share their tutoring experiences, emphasizing the importance of strategies like binary search and the role of Python for beginners. The conversation also highlights the balance between human intuition and algorithmic efficiency in problem-solving, particularly in interactive games like Wordle and chess.
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