Algorithms
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Civilization Is Built on Code
How did we humans manage to build a global civilization on the cusp of colonizing other planets? It seems like such an unlikely outcome. After all, we were prone to cycles of war and famine for millennia, and have a meager capacity for society-wide planning and coordination—among other problems. Maybe it’s our unique capacity for complex […] -
Best of 2013: Unhappy Truckers & Other Algorithmic Problems
Transportation optimization starts with math, but ends in understanding human behavior.