Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions

Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

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mindcrashFeb 26, 2025

Algorithms to Live by: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths

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ldehaanMay 6, 2024

Algorithns to live by - Brian Christian

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stelman3Feb 4, 2024

It has very good insights and I think I'll be revisiting it when making big life decisions

samuellDec 2, 2022

This one is really good.

yborisNov 30, 2022

A great general one that HN folks should enjoy: Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions by Brian Christian & Tom Griffiths

valbacaJul 20, 2021

"Algorithms to Live By"

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MathCodeLoveJul 19, 2021

I loved "Algorithms to Live By" by Brian Christian and tom Griffiths.