Algorithms to Live By

Algorithms to Live By is a groundbreaking book written by Brian Christian, published in 2017 by PICADOR. This book is a unique blend of computer science and human decision making, providing a new perspective on how to solve problems and make decisions. By applying the principles of computer algorithms, Christian offers a novel approach to understanding and navigating the complexities of everyday life. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of technology and human psychology. Published by PICADOR, this book is a valuable addition to the literature on decision making and problem-solving. Note that the book is written in English.

An exploration of how computer algorithms can be applied to our everyday lives to solve common decision-making problems and illuminate the workings of the human mind. What should we do, or leave undone, in a day or a lifetime? How much messiness should we accept? What balance of the new and familiar is the most fulfilling? These may seem like uniquely human quandaries, but they are not. Computers, like us, confront limited space and time, so computer scientists have been grappling with similar problems for decades. And the solutions they've found have much to teach us.In a dazzlingly interdisciplinary work, Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths show how algorithms developed for computers also untangle very human questions. They 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 peering into the future, Algorithms to Live By transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living.