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Shaking it up a little for April and including only physical books I already own.

#bookspin
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#bookspinbingo

Highly recommended! Examines computer science problems in a fun way, relating them to real life problems. The explore/exploit and Bayesian statistics chapters were especially well done, and the networking chapter was fascinating and taught me many new things.

This is my #bookspin title for January. I‘m DNFing this one. It is definitely written for the lay reader, and I am learning a lot, so it‘s nice to know I have it if I ever need this kind of reference. But it‘s dry, and it‘s turning out to be more like a history of computer science than an exploration of how to use computational science algorithms in your own life which is how it was billed. @TheAromaofBooks

...did this book on algorithms just Rick Roll me?!

Practical use of maths

Up against such hard cases, effective algorithms make assumptions, show a bias toward simpler solutions, trade off the costs of error against the costs of delay, and take chances. These aren't the concessions we make when we can't be rational. They're what being rational means.

#fallintobooks #listlovers

I am addicted to the book section of http://www.listchallenges.com. I made several lists, various tbrs, books I've read, etc. Love ticking them off! The image above is taken from the list of my favorite books, as of five months ago.

http://www.listchallenges.com/best-books-to-rule-them-all

Bought with Audible narration.

Nerding out with this book while the hubs is on a late evening work call.

BookOutlet has a flash sale today! 15% off their entire site. They have an awesome selection this time around (see my receipt above-- 20 books for ~$120!), so check it out if you have the shelf space (or absolutely no compunction about stacking books on every available surface....✋🏻).

I really enjoyed the book, especially how it tied some easily complicated subjects, i.e. computer algorithms, into real life situations that most anyone could relate to. It brought several ideas to the table that just seemed to make good sense toward living a better life. It did this in a way that encouraged application of the ideas, and I know I've walked away with some extra tools to handle the mess life will throw at me.

I've been listening to this one on my commute for awhile and I just realized how close I am to being finished! It's a fascinating take on the connections between computer science and real life.

I just loved this book. It gives an easy, non-technical overview of various topics in computer science and ties it to human psychology, with real world applications. I very much enjoyed especially the approaches to relaxation - how seeking perfect solutions might take up enormous resources, but a solution that's good enough might be easily attainable, if we relax some conditions. Definitely applicable in real life! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

This book is full of cool solutions to problems that have been plaguing us. This comes as an example of applying principles used in network protocols.

Loved this book! Contrary to what one might expect, it is all about embracing uncertainty and dealing with fuzzy situations that might not even have a clear solution to the best of one's ability. Some problems are intractable. Good enough is good enough. The best course of action is only likely to bring the best outcome, not guaranteed. It is fine.
#nonfiction #nonfictionlove #psychology

I knew this but it is the first time I have seen it in print.

When I was young, I instantly knew how to operate any new electronic device. Now I can barely operate my remote - simply because I have had dozens of remotes and I keep trying to use it in ways I am used to - I need to "forget" old remotes in order to learn a new one.

Anyone with similar problems?

I am kicking reader's funk to the curb with this nonfiction and my bear.

Looks like the answer to life, universe and everything is 37%

#nonfiction #nonfictionlove #reallifereading #computerscience #decisions