Algorithms to Live By
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Algorithms to Live By

Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths

The Computer Science of Human Decisions

★ 3.9 (207 Ratings) ◷ 24 Minutes ☰ 10 Sections ◉ Text + audio
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Algorithms to Live By (2016) is a practical and useful guide that shows how algorithms have much more to do with day-to-day life than you might think. And not just that; they can also lead to a better life by helping you solve problems, make decisions and get more things done.

About the author

Brian Christian is a best-selling author and renowned public speaker who specializes in cognitive science. His work has won numerous awards and he’s been honored by the Academy of American Poets. He’s also a contributor to The New Yorker, Wired, The Guardian and many scientific journals. Tom Griffiths, an award-winning professor of cognitive science and psychology, leads the Computational Cognitive Science Lab at the University of Berkeley. He has published more than 150 scientific papers.

Who might enjoy this content?

  • Busy people who want to improve their time management
  • Anyone interested in what algorithms do
  • People who want to get more organized

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