Mathematics of Life: Simple Algorithms for Making the Right Decisions

Do you know what is common between choosing a new apartment, searching for a life partner, and selling a house? It is important not to undersell and to live long and happily. How can you do this with the maximum possible guarantee of success? The answer is the “37% Rule,” which allows you to find the optimal balance between the time spent searching and the final benefit. And how do you deal with the pile of things in your closet or quickly alphabetize your family library after moving? A data caching algorithm is here to help you! If you are struggling with seating guests at a wedding banquet, the relaxation method is your salvation.
Even if none of the terms mentioned above are familiar to you, don’t be disheartened and be sure to read the book by journalist Brian Christian and cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths. According to them, programmers and mathematicians have long developed algorithms that allow computers to find optimal solutions in a given time with minimal effort and resources. The authors of the book “Algorithms for Life” believe that we simply must make use of these advancements and explain in a popular manner how to apply complex mathematical algorithms to solve everyday problems while successfully avoiding scientific jargon and excessive simplification.