Algoritmos para Mejorar la Vida, Marcos Vázquez en Charlando con Libros

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.

Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life.

En "Vive Más", Marcos Vázquez explora la relación entre la exposición a la radiación y la longevidad. El libro profundiza en el concepto de hormesis, donde pequeñas dosis de radiación pueden ser beneficiosas para la salud. Vázquez analiza estudios en animales y humanos para respaldar sus argumentos. Además, el libro aborda la importancia de una exposición moderada al sol y los riesgos de una exposición excesiva. Finalmente, "Vive Más" ofrece una perspectiva equilibrada sobre los efectos de la radiación en la salud humana.