Explores "how the algorithms used by computers can 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 understanding the workings of memory, [this book] transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living"--Amazon.com.
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Explores "how the algorithms used by computers can 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 understanding the workings of memory, [this book] transforms the wisdom of computer science into strategies for human living"--Amazon.com.
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So I haven't quite finished reading the book, yet -- I'm on chapter 3. And so far the discussion of the algorithms is very accessible and good. The one thing I miss about it is its limited focus. For example (partial spoiler), the "secretary problem" (where you are trying to hire somebody and are tasked to select the best candidate sequentially out of some fixed number) is only analyzed assuming it is a fixed problem. Maybe the real solution is to simply put out a better ad. Also, how do you even define the "best" candidate? No guarantee that job seekers are sortable like that, and quite likely that any of the top few will do a great job. I wish the book would go more into or at least mention such obvious pitfalls.
Edgar
Apr 28, 2016
Human Algorithmic Design...Wow!
A wonderfully readable book, with clever humor throughout, on an otherwise substantial subject. Christian and Griffiths have explored an array of the key concepts and processes utilized in the fields of computer science and cognitive science, which have analogs to the kinds of decision making people deal with day-to-day. They call this 'Human Algorithmic Design'. I particularly liked the chapters on 'Explore / Exploit' and 'Randomness'. Liked the whole book.
