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Algorithms to Live By
Brian Christian
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Ever wondered how computer algorithms could solve your everyday dilemmas? Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella's admired author Brian Christian reveals how computational thinking tackles life's toughest choices - from finding partners to managing time - in this MIT Technology Review best book that turns science into practical wisdom.

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When Math Meets Your Morning Coffee

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You're standing in line at a cafe, wondering if you should stick with your usual order or try something new. Meanwhile, your phone buzzes with unread emails, your closet overflows with clothes you haven't worn in months, and you're still debating whether to accept that job offer or hold out for something better. These aren't just random life hassles-they're computational problems that have stumped mathematicians for decades. What if the same algorithms that power Google's search engine could help you decide when to settle down, what to keep in your closet, or which tasks to tackle first? This isn't science fiction. Computer scientists have been solving these exact problems for years, and their solutions are shockingly applicable to the messy, analog world of human decision-making. The bridge between silicon and soul reveals something profound: our daily dilemmas aren't uniquely human-they're universal optimization challenges with elegant mathematical solutions.

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Stop Searching at 37%: The Mathematics of Commitment and the Explore-Exploit Balance

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Sorting Through Life and Managing Memory: Why Organization Is Harder Than It Looks

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Scheduling: The Art of Doing What Matters When It Matters

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Living with Uncertainty: Prediction, Overfitting, and Embracing Simplicity

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Finding Freedom in Constraint: Randomness, Relaxation, and Good Enough

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The Algorithm of Living

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