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Algorithms to Live By

The Computer Science of Human Decisions
Summary:

The book explores how concepts from computer algorithms can be applied to solve everyday problems and make decisions in human life. It delves into a variety of topics such as optimal stopping, explore/exploit tradeoffs, sorting, caching, scheduling, and game theory, demonstrating their relevance to real-world situations and personal productivity.

Key points:

1. Optimal Stopping: This is about deciding when to stop exploring options and make a choice. The book recommends the 37% rule, where you spend 37% of your time reviewing options, then pick the next best one.

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