Name: 3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer
Uploaded: 2018-09-14T14:41:37Z
Duration: 11 min 38 s
Description: If you ever struggle to make decisions, here's a talk for you. Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems, sharing three practical strategies for making better decisions -- on everything from finding a home to choosing which restaurant to go to tonight.

If you ever struggle to make decisions, here's a talk for you. Cognitive scientist Tom Griffiths shows how we can apply the logic of computers to untangle tricky human problems, sharing three practical strategies for making better decisions -- on everything from finding a home to choosing which restaurant to go to tonight.

Tom Griffiths: 3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer

3 ways to make better decisions -- by thinking like a computer

Maximizing the chance of finding the best home involves looking at 37% of options before making an offer, a precise strategy.

The 'explore-exploit trade-off' in decision-making balances between trying new options and sticking with known favorites.

Organize life efficiently using computer science principles, like sorting items by last use for optimal accessibility and decision-making.