Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions
Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths· Published 2017
An exploration of how computer science algorithms can be applied to everyday human life and decision-making.
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Why It's On My Shelf
This book connects abstract algorithms to everyday choices in a practical way. Concepts like exploration versus exploitation map cleanly to portfolio management and prioritization. CIOs often find it helpful when explaining technical decision logic to non-technical peers or boards.
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