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A fascinating exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives.
In this dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, acclaimed author Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths show us how the simple, precise algorithms used by computers can also untangle very human questions. Modern life is constrained by limited space and time, limits that give rise to a particular set of problems. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? The authors explain how to have better hunches and when to leave things to chance, how to deal with overwhelming choices and how best to connect with others.
From finding a spouse to finding a parking spot, from organizing one’s inbox to understanding the workings of human memory, Algorithms To Live By is full of practical takeaways to help you solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind.
ASIN : B015DLA0LE
Publisher : William Collins (19 April 2016)
Language : English
File size : 2.9 MB
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 369 pages
Best Sellers Rank: #36,163 in Kindle Store (See Top 100 in Kindle Store) #126 in Mathematics (Kindle Store) #233 in Computer Science (Kindle Store) #271 in Engineering & Technology (Kindle Store)
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Customers say
Customers find the book breezy to read and well-written, appreciating how it describes principles of computation and helps with logic and reasoning. Moreover, the content quality and problem-solving aspects receive positive feedback. However, the ease of application is mixed, with some finding the math-intensive algorithms easy to understand while others find them difficult. Additionally, the pacing and productivity aspects receive mixed reactions.
