Algorithms to Live By explores how methods from computer science illuminate everyday decision-making. The book translates technical ideas into practical strategies for organizing time, dealing with limited resources, and making choices under uncertainty.

Readers encounter clear, applied explanations of principles such as optimal stopping, trade-offs between exploration and exploitation, and techniques for handling abundant information. Concrete examples range from finding a parking spot or a partner to managing an overflowing inbox and understanding memory.

Combining cognitive science and computational thinking, the work offers usable heuristics and a clearer framework for everyday problems. Ideal for curious adults, students, and anyone interested in how formal decision models map onto real life.

• Key takeaways:
• Optimal stopping and search strategies
• Managing choice overload and scheduling
• Insights into memory, learning, and attention
• Practical heuristics for daily decisions

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