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    Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By
    Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By
    Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By
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    Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By

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    Listen to the Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By in 20 minutes. Please note: This is a summary & not the original book. "Algorithms to Live By" explores the intersection of computer science and human decision-making, illustrating how algorithms can inform and improve everyday choices. The book delves into optimal stopping problems, such as the "turkey drop" and the Secretary Problem, which involve determining the right time to cease searching for better options, whether it's in dating, job hunting, or selling a house. It introduces the 37% Rule, a solution to the Secretary Problem, and discusses its application in real-life scenarios, including the experiences of Michael Trick and Johannes Kepler in their quests for love...

    LanguageEnglish
    PublisherMilkyway Media
    Release dateApr 1, 2024
    ISBN9798882309052
    Summary of Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths's Algorithms to Live By

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