Algorithms to Live By

Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

One of my favourite books that I’ve read recently. With all the negative connotations algorithms have been in the news with lately, it’s worth remembering what they actually are: sets of rules for computing things. Things that might be quite useful. When to stop looking for your ideal home, how to schedule Todos, when to introduce randomness to your decisions.

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From Weekly Filet #278, in July 2018. More on: #

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