Algorithms to Live By
| Author | Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths |
|---|---|
| Publisher | Henry Holt |
Publication date | April 19, 2016 |
| Pages | 368 |
| ISBN | 978-1-62779-036-9 |
Algorithms to Live By: The Computer Science of Human Decisions is a 2016 non-fiction book by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths.
Synopsis
The book explores the heuristics underlying both human and computer decision making.
Reception
Kirkus Reviews gave the book a positive review, describing it as "An entertaining, intelligently presented book for the numerate and computer literate.".[1] Dale Farris, in Library Journal, praised the book, writing that its "moderately paced, TED Talk-style narration focuses listeners' attention throughout this fascinating exploration."[2] Amber Tose, in the Berkeley Science Review, wrote that "Beyond revealing convenient heuristics for solving some of life’s annoyances, the text is laced with a sweet optimism regarding human behavior".[3] Julian Humphreys reviewed the book in Philosophy of Coaching.[4]
References
- ^ ALGORITHMS TO LIVE BY | Kirkus Reviews.
- ^ Griffiths, Tom. "Algorithms To Live By". Library Journal. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ "Book Review - Algorithms to Live By". www.berkeleysciencereview.com. Retrieved 2026-02-09.
- ^ Humphreys, Julian (2016-10-01). "Book Review: Algorithms to live by: The computer science of human decisions by Brian Christian and Tom Griffiths" (PDF). Philosophy of Coaching: An International Journal. 1 (1): 122–124. doi:10.22316/poc/01.1.10.